In his seventies and dealing multiple serious health issues, Ozzy Osbourne prospered in the pandemic creating one of his best solo albums with forward-thinking producer Andrew Watt in ‘Patient Number 9’. The success of that album which was released in September is now coming into award season with news today that the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer scored four nominations with the Grammy Awards.
I’m honestly overwhelmed. Making this record was a great way to me to get back to work as I continued to heal. It’s pretty great to be acknowledged at this point in my career #PatientNumber9 pic.twitter.com/0My6Tk02dP
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) November 16, 2022
Speaking to Blabbermouth, the Ozzman shared his reaction to the positive news as he continues to heal in hopes touring in the future:
Ozzy: “I’m honestly overwhelmed. Making this record was a great way to me to get back to work as I continued to heal. It’s pretty great to be acknowledged at this point in my career.”
Q: Between the pandemic and you going through your surgeries, do you think that contributed to making another record so quickly?
Ozzy: “Well, the thing was I had all this time — we all did through the pandemic. Instead of lying there and just doing my physical therapy, the record actually got me doing something that I love.”
Q: The interesting thing about the album is it features top musicians, including some old friends.
Ozzy: “Oh yeah. I mean the guitars are Tony [Iommi], Zakk [Wylde], Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck‘s fucking phenomenal work, plus Robert Trujillo on bass. It’s turned out better than I ever expected. And having Taylor Hawkins with me in the studio like a week or two before he died was amazing. To think he’s gone breaks my heart.”
Stream Ozzy’s new album here:
