Ted Nugent recently shared his thoughts on Ozzy Osbourne. He expressed both criticism and admiration for the Black Sabbath frontman in a statement posted on Real America’s Voice.
Ted Nugent reflected on Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, calling it an emotional time for fans who cherish Black Sabbath’s legacy.
“What an emotional time for people who embraced and celebrate and will forever embrace and celebrate the incredible soundtrack of Black Sabbath and all things Ozzy Osbourne. Now, did I disagree? In fact, I not only disagreed with the big part of his lifestyle, I condemned it.”
While Nugent admitted he strongly condemned Ozzy’s substance abuse and criticized how his personal struggles were exploited on reality TV, he emphasized that despite their differences, he loves and respects Ozzy. Nugent acknowledged Ozzy’s mistakes but chose not to dwell on them, focusing instead on the impact of his music.
“I think getting drunk, and stoned…is really disrespectful to God’s gift,” he continued. “And he made mistakes, we all make mistakes… Anyhow, so Ozzy made some mistakes. So we won’t harp on that. Because I was very critical of the TV show that made fun of his condition. Made fun of his slovenliness. Made fun of his disconnect. Made fun of his mental decline through drugs and alcohol. But you know what, I love Ozzy Osbourne.”
