Jack Osbourne Slams Roger Waters Over Disparaging Remarks About Late Father Ozzy
Tensions are running high in the world of rock music after a public barbed exchange between Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, and Jack Osbourne, son of the late heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne.
Waters’ Controversial Comments
During an interview on The Independent Ink podcast, the 81-year-old Roger Waters delivered scathing remarks about the late Prince of Darkness. He characterized Ozzy’s public persona as “idiocy and nonsense,” added that he had “no interest” in Black Sabbath’s music, and dismissed their legendary stage antics, mocking biting the head off a bat (or chicken) as childish stunts
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Jack Osbourne’s Fiery Rebuttal
Jack Osbourne was quick to strike back via Instagram Stories, calling Waters “pathetic and out of touch.” In a blistering message, he wrote:
“Hey Roger Waters, f**k you. How pathetic and out of touch you’ve become. The only way you seem to get attention these days is by vomiting out bullshit in the press.”
He also claimed his father “always thought you were a c**t, thanks for proving him right,” and signed off with a clown emoji.
A Legacy Under Fire
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away at 76 on July 22, 2025, from cardiac arrest and related health complications.
His death unleashed waves of tributes from fans and fellow musicians alike.
Waters’ remarks, coming so soon after Osbourne’s passing and dismissing a pillar of heavy metal, particularly one whose influence echoed for generations, sparked widespread uproar. Jack’s defense underscores how fiercely the Osbourne family continues to guard Ozzy’s legacy.