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Over the last month, countless rockers<\/a> and fans<\/a> have paid their respects to Black Sabbath<\/a> and Ozzy Osbourne<\/a> following the band\u2019s Back to the Beginning<\/a> concert and the Prince of Darkness\u2019 recent passing<\/a>. One unexpected but totally awesome tribute came from King Charles\u2019 Band of the Coldstream Guards<\/a>, who honored Ozzy by playing \u201cParanoid\u201d during a recent Changing of the Guard ceremony.<\/p>\n This past Wednesday (July 30) \u2013 and as reported by Blabbermouth<\/a> \u2013 \u201cthe Band Of The Coldstream Guards, which is comprised of musicians from The Royal Corps Of Army Music and is one of 14 regular army bands in the British army, performed . . . \u2018Paranoid<\/a>\u2019 during the Changing Of The Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.\u201d<\/p>\n Fan-shot video of the event (which you can view below) shows the band launching into a stirringly orchestral take on the classic tune from the 1970 LP of the same name<\/a>. Obviously, it\u2019s all instrumental, so various horns emulate Ozzy\u2019s lead vocals as other brass, woodwind and percussion players support them. Rather than recreate a snippet of the song, the three-minute rendition represents the entire track, too!<\/p>\n Although no spectators can be seen in the footage, you can hear a passionate crowd cheering in amazement and appreciation after the music stops.<\/p>\n Likewise, commenters on YouTube and across social media have responded with similar sentiments.<\/p>\n For instance, one person commented on the YouTube clip mentioned above: \u201cYou know you’ve made it when the guards play your song. A tribute from one king to another.\u201d Then, someone else wrote: \u201cI hope Sharon<\/a> gets to see this. Great rendition. Thanks guys.\u201d<\/p>\n The same footage was posted to TikTok<\/a>, prompting one user to proclaim: \u201cThat was a wonderful performance and very touching to honor Ozzy Osbourne by playing one of his songs. All of us will always love Ozzy throughout the world.\u201d Over on Instagram<\/a>, someone shared: \u201cI’m sure Sharon and family were humbled by this royal tribute to Ozzy! Just beautiful!\u201d<\/p>\n Of course, the Band of the Coldstream Guards performance was particularly timely and touching because it took place on the same day as Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s funeral procession<\/a> (which was held in his hometown of Birmingham, England).<\/p>\n While this tribute may seem surprising at first, it makes more sense when you consider Ozzy\u2019s prior relationship with the Royal Family. As Blabbermouth also mention, he\u2019s \u201chad several brushes with the British royals, including in 2002 when he performed for the late Queen Elizabeth II<\/a>.\u201d They continue: \u201cOn that occasion, he sang \u2018Paranoid\u2019 in front of the monarch, then-Prince Charles and princes William and Harry during a concert titled \u2018Party At The Palace\u2019 celebrating the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.\u201d<\/p>\n Blabbermouth add:<\/p>\n King Charles, who was Prince Charles at the time, sent Ozzy a bottle of whiskey after his quad-biking accident in 2003. “He’s a very, very nice man. He’s always treated me with the utmost respect,” Osbourne told ‘The New York Post’\u00a0<\/em>ahead of the King’s coronation in 2022. “In fact, when I had my bike accident [in 2003], he sent me a bottle of scotch\u2026 I wish him all the best.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Check out the performance below and let us know what you think of it!<\/p>\n READ MORE: Green Jell\u00ff Fire Member + Face Controversy Over ‘Disgusting’ Ozzy Osbourne Meme<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Naturally, Ozzy\u2019s funeral was attended by many musicians<\/a> (such as Yungblud<\/a>, Metallica<\/a>\u2019s James Hetfield<\/a>, Elton John<\/a>, Slipknot<\/a>\u2019s Corey Talyor<\/a> and of course, Black Sabbath\u2019s Geezer Butler<\/a>, Tony Iommi<\/a> and Bill Ward<\/a>). Plus,\u00a0Kelly Osbourne<\/a> \u2013 who recently got engaged<\/a> to Slipknot\u2019s Sid Wilson<\/a> \u2013 even wore her father\u2019s signature round glasses<\/a> to it.<\/p>\n In addition, Butler<\/a>\u00a0wrote\u00a0a loving tribute to Ozzy<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0The Times U.K.<\/em><\/a>; Rob Trujillo<\/a>\u00a0shared\u00a0a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy<\/a>\u00a0before the funeral; and rocker\/actor\/writer Henry Rollins<\/a>\u00a0appeared on the July 29th, 2025 episode of\u00a0Loudwire Nights<\/em><\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0discuss incredible memories and stories of Ozzy and Black Sabbath<\/a>.<\/p>\n We celebrate the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne \u2014\u00a0The Prince of Darkness \u2014\u00a0with a gallery of photos from his life and career through the years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nDetails of the Performance<\/h3>\n
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