Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: Ian Paice Reflects on Their Friendship and Unfulfilled Tour Plans
Ian Paice, the drummer of Deep Purple, reminisces about his friendship with Ozzy Osbourne in a recent interview. Paice praises Osbourne's intelligence and reveals that the singer had a more cerebral side than his public persona suggested. He recalls a conversation with Osbourne where the singer proposed a joint world tour involving Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin, but the idea never materialized. Ian Gillan, Paice's bandmate and former Black Sabbath frontman, also paid tribute to Osbourne after his passing. A documentary about Ozzy Osbourne's final years will be broadcast on the BBC, offering fans an intimate glimpse into his life.