Sharon Osbourne curated No More Tears tribute at BRITs
sharon osbourne curated a special arrangement of "No More Tears" that closed the BRIT Awards, where Ozzy Osbourne was honoured with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award. The tribute in Manchester was fronted by Robbie Williams and featured members of Ozzy's band alongside high-profile guest performers.
Sharon Osbourne accepts award
Sharon Osbourne gave a typically humorous and heartfelt speech as she accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her husband. She told the audience at Manchester’s Co-op Live: "I'm honoured to accept this award for my gorgeous husband – this Lifetime Achievement Award. "
She went on: "I wish he was here to accept it himself. I know Ozzy is looking down on us all now and I know what he's thinking. He'll be saying, 'Hey Missus, shut the f*** up. ' But I'm not going to.
Sharon described his career and character in vivid terms: "My old man was blessed with a one-in-a-million career. Ozzy was gifted, totally unpredictable, a wild man. A true artist. He never stopped tirelessly pushing himself to do better both personally and professionally. He was the most humble egomaniac you could ever meet. At the end of the day, he will always be a rock star.
She dedicated the award beyond Ozzy himself: "This award goes to his incredible family and the many great musicians who helped him along his way. We were blessed to have one of the best crews ever on the road. And thousands of people who lined the streets of Birmingham to say goodbye. And the millions of fans around the world. He loved them. And I know that they loved him back. There will never be another Ozzy f***ing Osbourne. "
Williams leads closing tribute
Robbie Williams fronted the closing performance, leading a special arrangement of Ozzy's 1991 single "No More Tears" that Sharon Osbourne curated. The BRITs said Williams was personally invited by Sharon Osbourne to be part of the moment, described as "a long-standing fan of the music and friend of the family. " Williams, who was born in Stoke-on-Trent, last year teamed up with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi for the single "Rocket" and has previously performed sections of "Paranoid" at a live performance.
Band members and guests
The performance that closed the show featured musicians who played as part of Ozzy's band over the years: Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde, joined on the night by Robbie Williams. The BRIT Awards presentation came after earlier tributes at the US Grammys, where Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Andrew Watt performed a cover of "War Pigs. " The BRITs noted the live performance was by Ozzy's solo band who were joined by Williams.
Career sales and honours
Ozzy Osbourne racked up more than 100 million worldwide album sales over five decades. His recorded output included 19 studio albums and eight live albums with Black Sabbath, and another 13 studio albums as a solo artist. His industry accolades included five Grammy awards, induction into both the UK Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – both with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, in separate years – and the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement, with Black Sabbath.
Ceremony details and winners
The BRIT Awards took place on Saturday at Manchester's Co-op Live and were hosted by Jack Whitehall. It was the first time in the event's history that the ceremony was held outside of London. Performances on the night included EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — the singing voices of HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters — Alex Warren, Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Raye, Rosalía, Sombr and Wolf Alice.
Organisers announced other awards on the night: Jacob Alon was named the winner of this year's Critics' Choice award; Noel Gallagher was to be presented with Brits Songwriter of the Year; and PinkPantheress was to be honoured with the Brits Producer of the Year award. Stacey Tang, chair of the 2026 Brit Awards Committee and co-president of RCA Records at Sony Music UK, said: "Ozzy Osbourne has been a mighty force in modern music. Possessing an unmistakable voice and unique presence, he reshaped the sound and spirit of rock, inspiring generations of artists who followed. This Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a remarkable legacy built on originality and enduring influence, that continues to connect with fans worldwide. "
Death and timing
Ozzy himself died last July, just weeks after his farewell performance in his hometown of Birmingham. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy died last year at the age of 76. The BRIT Awards paid tribute on the night of the ceremony; one account of the event noted the tribute took place tonight (February 28) with the Lifetime Achievement Award presented posthumously before the live performance.
sharon osbourne's role in curating the arrangement and inviting Robbie Williams was central to the evening's closing moment, which brought together longtime band members, guest performers and family to mark Ozzy Osbourne's career.
Closing paragraph: The Lifetime Achievement Award at the BRIT Awards in Manchester recognised Ozzy Osbourne's five-decade career, his global sales, his many honours and the musicians and family who marked his legacy at Co-op Live.
