The music world continues to mourn the monumental loss of Ozzy Osbourne, and tributes are pouring in from every corner of the industry. The legendary Blue Man Group is the latest act to honor the Prince of Darkness, posting a powerful tribute to TikTok from one of their recent Las Vegas performances. The group put their unique percussive spin on Osbourne’s iconic hit, “Crazy Train,” sparking an emotional and appreciative response from fans online.
The viral clip shows the enigmatic performers recreating the song’s signature riff, a performance fans immediately hailed as a perfect tribute. Reactions celebrated the moving gesture, with one fan commenting, “Beautiful and very classy and respectful. Love it.” Another wrote, “a great way to honor the man, love it guys,” while a third admitted, “Why did this give me goosebumps.” Fans loved the performance, with one user penning, “Riding the Crazy Train with the Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne vibes strong here.” The display of skill also earned praise, with one person remarking on the group’s “unbelievable talent, I bet they learned that in like 3 minutes.”
@bluemangroup to the Prince of Darkness🤘🖤 #Ozzy #OzzyOsbourne #CrazyTrain
♬ original sound – Blue Man Group Official
Blue Man Group’s tribute is part of a cross-genre wave of memorials for the rock icon. Fans have been moved by the sheer breadth of artists honoring Osbourne, proving his influence stretched far beyond metal. “I’m seeing everybody do a tribute to Ozzy- no matter the genre they are,” one user wrote. “His death is bringing people together. I saw Coldplay, Lady Gaga, The Blue Man Group, Def Leppard, even Ghost all post tributes/perform tributes. Ozzy will forever be missed.“ The feeling was echoed by many. “Everyone is honoring Ozzy in the best way!” one comment read. Another fan added, “So cool how much OZZY was respected and how every band is giving him a tribute. It’s beautiful.”
The global reaction highlights the impact Osbourne had on generations of musicians and fans alike. “Wow. This is how big Ozzy Osbourne was to many people,” a fan observed. Another noted, “Ozzy transcends the boundaries of different genres, everyone has appreciation for what he’s done for music.“ Many reflected on his influence, with one commenter sharing, “My favorite part of every band cover is knowing that each one of the men were once boys learning to play with Ozzy.” Another user put it simply: “Ozzy touched everyone’s soul!!”
As the tributes continue, fans share their final farewells and reflecting on his legacy. “‘Crazy Train’ is one of those seemingly ordinary-sounding songs that somehow snowballed into an instantly recognizable icon. RIP Ozzy!” one user posted. Another wrote, “Rest in peace, Ozzy. A musical legend that will never be forgotten.” The comments solidify his place in music history, with one fan declaring, “Ozzy isn’t the prince of darkness he is the KING of the darkness!”
