'Brit Awards tribute to dad Ozzy was phenomenal'

The son of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, Louis Osbourne, has described the Brit Awards tribute to his late father as "phenomenal and amazing".

"It was remarkable and a really lovely occasion, I've been to a few tributes at shows now like at the MTV and Grammys but that was by far the best overall," he said.

Ozzy, who died in July aged 76, was posthumously honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony in Manchester, which closed with an all-star tribute performance led by Robbie Williams.

"It's nice to for all these things to come through and famously recognize these different ceremonies," he added.

The rock star's eldest son said various artists were considered for the tribute but ultimately Williams was chosen due to their family's long-standing friendship.

"We've always seen a lot of my dad's kind of charisma and persona in Robbie Williams.

"Although musically they are different, their stage presence and charisma is something we've always thought there was similarity between the two of them, and he was happy to oblige," he said.

The performance had been curated by Sharon Osbourne and was backed by a band including Metallica's Robert Trujillo and Ozzy's long time guitarist Zakk Wylde.

Speaking on the red carpet at the Brit Awards on Saturday, Sharon Osbourne said her husband, who was born and raised in the Aston area of the city, had never forgotten his hometown.

"Ozzy loved being a Brummie, he was very proud of where he came from and never ever forgot. He always used to say, northern people are the most loyal people in the world, and it's true," she said.

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