Ozzy Osbourne is remembered as a pioneering heavy metal star and an unexpected ally to the gay community. He made headlines when he apologized in 1989 for a homophobic remark made by his guitarist and pledged donations to AIDS Walk Long Beach. Osbourne later condemned the Westboro Baptist Church for using his music to promote hate, labeling the church as "evil." His legacy is marked by his contradictions as a hard rock icon, reality TV star, family man, and advocate for animal rights and LGBTQ+ support.
Osbourne's subtle support for gay folk in the '80s came at a time when AIDS was ravaging the community, and few with a platform were doing much about it.
Osbourne committed to donating several thousands to AIDS Walk Long Beach after apologizing for a homophobic remark made by his guitarist during a performance.
Ozzy Osbourne condemned the Westboro Baptist Church for using his song "Crazy Train" to promote messages of hate, calling the church "evil".
Osbourne is remembered not only as a pioneering heavy metal star but also as an early ally to the gay community, supporting AIDS-related causes.
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