The Ozzy Tribute That Blew The 2026 Grammys Away

Starting with a siren to call attention to the abundance of talent we lost in 2025, the Ozzy Tribute lit up the Grammys stage. We had Slash, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, Andrew Watt, and Post Malone singing “War Pigs.” An energized performance brought the audience to their feet – and a left few in tears.  Too many people passed away last year. In particular, the music world took a hit with losses like Ace Frehley, Mick Ralphs, and the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. The choice of “War Pigs” – a song about rebellion and uprising – truly personifies what rock ‘n roll is really about. Black Sabbath will always (and rightfully) be known as the band who pioneered heavy metal. Just listening to their songs, the chord progression, and their down-tuning proves the band knew what would stir the soul and entice listeners to visit “the dark side.”  It’s an amazing and magnificently abysmal side to be on. With Slash and Watts playing off each other on the guitars, McKagan and Smith held the rhythm steady, Post M