Jack White, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Elton John and more paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the Black Sabbath frontman died at 76 on Tuesday morning. Osbourne had been recovering from several spinal surgeries as well as his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease.

The music world experienced a major loss Tuesday morning when heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne passed away following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Osbourne was 76 and had just performed with his Black Sabbath bandmates at a charity farewell concert in Birmingham,

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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, who moved to Jupiter, recalled touring with Ozzy Osbourne after he quit the heavy metal band.

Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath bandmates following his death on Tuesday at the age of 76.

However, one noticeable omission was Megadeth, who, it turns out, weren’t invited. According to a yet-unpublished interview with Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo for Japan’s Burrn! magazine, the band wasn't even approached to participate in any capacity.

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