Ozzy Osbourne is headed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on Oct. 19, and Rolling Stone has reported on the numerous artists set to honor “The Prince Of Darkness.”
Billy Idol, Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan and country artist Jelly Roll will all sing Ozzy songs at the induction ceremony, and the backing band will consist of Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt, Steve Stevens, Wolfgang Van Halen, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
Actor Jack Black, who also fronts comedy/rock band Tenacious D, will make the induction speech for Ozzy. “Jack invited my family to the ‘School Of Rock’ movie premiere in 2002,” Ozzy said. “I’ve always been a big fan of his. Jack is one of the few great actors that is also a genuine rock & roller and not acting the part.”
Ozzy also had high praise for the performers set to honor him. “Billy Idol is a rock icon. His music is timeless. Billy Idol should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Maynard has been a true family friend since 1997. He is such a creative force. There are few artists who can keep three successful bands going for multiple decades.”
He continued: “Who doesn’t love Jelly Roll? “His voice is soulful, pure, and dirty. I’m so honored that someone would do this for me who I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting. The rhythm section is the anchor of the band, and you honestly couldn’t get a better rhythm section than Robert Trujillo and Chad Smith.”
Ozzy previously went into the Hall as a member of Black Sabbath back in 2006.
