Jack Black didn’t just perform “Mr. Crowley” — he summoned it.
On a night already pulsing with emotion, energy, and legacy, the actor-musician-comedy legend stormed the stage at Back to the Beginning, a one-night-only event marking Ozzy Osbourne’s final live tribute show. Draped in a black cloak, eyeliner smudged, and arms raised like a rock ‘n’ roll preacher, Black didn’t just pay tribute — he became the Prince of Darkness for one electric set.
“Ozzy’s the reason I ever picked up a mic,” Black roared mid-song. “Tonight, we raise the horns for the Madman!”
As the eerie church-organ intro to “Mr. Crowley” rang out, the crowd went silent — until Jack unleashed a performance that was pure, possessed theater. Every note was a howl of reverence. Every scream, a prayer to the altar of heavy metal.
But this wasn’t just about the spectacle. This night had soul.
All proceeds from the show went to causes deeply personal to Ozzy and his Birmingham roots:
💥 Cure Parkinson’s — supporting research for the disease Ozzy continues to bravely fight
💥 Birmingham Children’s Hospital — offering hope to families in his hometown
💥 Acorn Children’s Hospice — providing care for life-limited children
For those few minutes, as Jack Black tore through the song with operatic fire and unhinged devotion, it wasn’t about fame. It was about legacy. It was about giving back.
And as the final chord rang out, the crowd rose in thunderous applause. Lighters flicked on. Phone screens glowed. A giant image of Ozzy lit up the backdrop. Jack bowed deeply to it, tears in his voice.
“This one’s for you, brother.”
🎥 Watch Jack Black’s full performance of “Mr. Crowley” — a tribute as wild, heartfelt, and iconic as Ozzy himself.
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