Ozzy Osbourne's Spotify listeners surge past 14 million following his death at 76

Following the death of ''Prince of Darkness'' also known as Ozzy Osbourne, there has been a major surge in his Spotify listeners. This jump has been spectacular, from just under 12.4 million to over 14 million in a day.

According to TMZ, the heavy metal band Black Sabbath also saw gains, rising from 19.8 million to 20.9 million monthly listeners. Ozzy was the lead vocalist of the band, and he died on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76.

His last performance took place on July 5, 2025, at Birmingham’s Villa Park, in his hometown of Aston, during the 'Back to the Beginning' benefit concert.

Ozzy Osbourne's death and the rise in Spotify listeners

Ozzy was battling Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2003. After his death, his and the band's Spotify listeners' numbers drastically increased. Specific tracks like Crazy Train also experienced an impressive spike. The song moved up the chart to the No. 23 spot.

Other tracks, including Mama, I’m Coming Home, and No More Tears and have moved up to 34 and 45th positions, respectively. As fans are turning to his music to honor his legacy, several of his songs have also re-entered the charts.

The news of Osbourne's passing was shared by his family in a statement, as per The Guardian. They said:

''It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.''

Other than Osbourne, the English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 consisted of drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and guitarist Tony Iommi. Some of the most well-known albums of the band that were commercial successes include Master of Reality, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Never Say Die!, Black Sabbath, Paranoid, and Sabotage.

Some of Osbourne’s most iconic and influential tracks include Bark at the Moon, Over the Mountain, Shot in the Dark, Mr. Crowley, and Flying High Again. After Ozzy's death, his bandmates paid heartfelt tributes on social media. The bassist, Geezer Butler, said this in an Instagram post:

''Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh?

So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.''

The drummer, Bill Ward, wrote:

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Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you’re forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever.''

The recent spike in Spotify listeners reflects enduring fan loyalty and the powerful emotional response after Osbourne's passing.

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