
'How Pathetic!' — Jack Osbourne Slams Pink Floyd Star for Dismissing Ozzy’s Music
Grief has a way of sharpening the edges of loyalty, and for the late rock icon's son, that loyalty meant stepping into the storm when his father's memory, legacy, and name were dragged through the mud.
Jack Osbourne has come out SWINGING after Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters took a savage swipe at his late father, the one and only Ozzy Osbourne, mocking the rock icon's legacy in a scathing interview.

Jack Osbourne arrives to view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England on July 30, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Jack Osbourne Unleashes Fury On Instagram
The 38-year-old son of the heavy metal pioneer didn't mince his words as he lit up his Instagram Story with a rage-fueled rebuke aimed squarely at the 80-year-old rocker — a man once hailed as a musical visionary, now branded a bitter, out-of-touch relic.
"Hey @rogerwaters. [Expletive] You. How pathetic and out of touch you've become. The only way you seem to get attention these days is by vomiting out [expletive] in the press. My father always thought you were a [expletive] — thanks for proving him right🤡 ."
But the fury didn't stop there. Seconds later, Jack doubled down, posting a stark, silent image captioned only, "#[expletiverogerwaters]."

Jack Osbourne and his late father Ozzy Osbourne visit the Tribeca Film Festival portrait studio in New York City on April 25, 2011 | Source: Getty Images
A Shocking Claim And A Cruel Laugh: Roger Waters Mocks Ozzy's Death In Disturbing Interview
The outrage was triggered by a deeply unsettling video of Roger, who, during a YouTube discussion with political cartoonist Mr. Fish, launched into a bizarre, rambling diatribe against the late Black Sabbath frontman, mocking his career and his persona.

Roger Waters performs on stage at The O2 Arena during the "This is Not A Drill" tour in London, England on June 6, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
"Osborne, who just died, bless him in his whatever that [sic] state that he was in his whole life, we'll never know, you know, although he was all over the TV for hundreds of years with his idiocy and nonsense. The music, I don't, I have no idea, I couldn't give a [expletive]. I don't care about Black Sabbath," Roger sneered.

Roger Waters in an interview with Mr Fish, from a video posted August 12, 2025 | Source: YouTube/TheIndependentInk
Then came the kicker. A cruel, mocking exchange about Ozzy's infamous stage antics only deepened the sense of disdain. Roger continued, "I have no interest in fighting the heads of chickens or whatever they do. I couldn't care less, you know." Mr. Fish interjected, "Just for the sake of artistic integrity, I think it was a bat he bit the head off."

Roger Waters talks to political cartoonist Mr Fish, from a video posted August 12, 2025 | Source: YouTube/TheIndependentInk
The musician chuckled darkly, "Oh, okay. Oh my god, that's even worse, isn't it? I don't know. Is it worse to bite the head off a bat or a chicken? I'm not... They're both pretty tricky, aren't they?"
Ozzy Laid To Rest: A Nation's Farewell To A Rock-And-Roll Titan
The bitter criticism came mere WEEKS after the world said goodbye to Ozzy, whose death in late July triggered a global outpouring of grief. The Prince of Darkness was laid to rest in his beloved hometown of Birmingham, England, where thousands lined the streets to pay their final respects.

Sharon Osbourne mourns during her husband Ozzy's funeral in Birmingham on July 30, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
It was a moment etched in time. Fans wept, strangers embraced, and the city paused to remember a man who changed music forever. The funeral service brought together the Osbourne family — Sharon, Kelly, Jack, and Aimee — for a rare and powerful reunion after years of public silence.

Sharon Osbourne and her children Jack, Kelly, and Aimee mourn the late rock star Ozzy in in Birmingham, England on July 30, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
A Grieving Widow. A Haunting Message. A Flood Of Broken Hearts.
Over a month after Ozzy Osbourne took his final bow, a powerful tribute appeared on his official Instagram account — and it left fans around the world reeling.
On August 30, 2025, followers were stunned when a single, searing image appeared: Ozzy in his prime, arms stretched wide, eyes blazing, bathed in stage lights like a rock-and-roll God.
Beneath it, a caption that read like pure poetry — and pure pain, "I don't wanna say goodbye. When I do, you'll be alright. After all, I did it all for you." No explanation. No follow-up. Just heartbreak.
Those haunting words unleashed an emotional avalanche. The comments flooded with sorrow and remembrance. Thousands of fans from across the globe poured out their grief, gratitude, and stories — a global chorus of mourning for a man who didn't just play music, he redefined it.
'Forever Our Guy': Family And Fans Keep Ozzy's Spirit Burning
But Sharon wasn't the only one holding Ozzy close. His daughter-in-law, Aree Osbourne, poured out her heart in a deeply personal tribute to the man she knew as a superstar and as papa:
"I'm pretty sure I have the coolest father in law around, and the best papa to my kids. The world got a rockstar but we got an ice lolly loving, goofy, big hearted guy who made us laugh like no other. He was always in my corner and I forever am thankful to him for raising my husband and blessing me w my family. We’'ll keep your name loud... Forever our guy. [sic]."
Against such powerful emotion, Roger's words didn't just sting — they SCORCHED. To Jack, this wasn’t just about clapping back at an aging rock star grasping for relevance.
This was about honor, love, and legacy. And about reminding the world that Ozzy Osbourne was not just the man who bit the head off a bat — he was the heartbeat of a family, and a giant of music whose echoes will never fade.