Rock isn’t dead because Ozzy is ‘still alive’

Having a laugh with @ZakkWyldeBLS (and Tommy) during the set at @ChiOpenAir Festival last month. Photo: @MarkWeissguy

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Ozzy Osbourne was recently asked if “rock is dead,” and he had a simple response: “I’m still alive.”

In his interview with 95 WIILROCK at the Chicago Open Air Festival on July 16, Osbourne spoke about his career and the way the industry is evolving.

[But] I never thought in my lifetime I’d see the demise of records. I never use the computer. It’s totally changed. A lot of people steal music now, so a lot of people can’t afford to do it anymore.

Though the Prince of Darkness sees times changing, he has no plans of stopping anytime soon.

I think I’ll do this till the day I die. It’s not a job; it’s a passion. It’s great. It pays well.

Osbourne is back on tour with his band after Black Sabbath finally called it quits in February and he will return to the stage on August 9 at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota.

You can listen to the full interview below:

 

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