Black Sabbath’s farewell concert at Villa Park was always going to be emotional—a final bow from Birmingham’s heaviest sons. But amid the crushing riffs and tearful goodbyes, it was Jack Black, of all people, who delivered one of the night’s most unforgettable moments.
In a pre-recorded tribute aired during the show, Jack Black channeled full-blown rock god madness with a hilariously over-the-top cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mr. Crowley”—complete with gothic theatrics, full glam gear, and a band of teenage prodigies who absolutely nailed the track.
Uploaded to Ozzy’s official YouTube channel, the video exploded past 1.2 million views in less than a day, and for good reason: it’s part tribute, part parody, and all heart. From the moment Jack appears—eyes wide with mock-evil glee and decked out like a bedazzled bat out of hell—it’s clear this is no ordinary cover.
What really makes the performance shine, though, is the sheer joy pouring off the screen. Jack isn’t just goofing around—he’s giving it everything. Sprinting across the stage, howling into the mic with vocals that surprisingly echo Ozzy’s own tone, and headbanging with wild abandon, Jack turns the chaos into something oddly touching.
Backing him is a teen dream team led by Roman Morello (son of Tom Morello), who unleashes a blistering guitar solo that would make Randy Rhoads proud. Jack, shirt riding up mid-headbang, rips through the verses as keyboardist Hugo Weiss lays down lush organ swells straight out of the original track.
The internet, of course, went wild. Fans flooded the comments with instant classics like:
- “You can take the man out of School of Rock, but not the School of Rock out of the man.”
- “Jack Black just summoned the spirit of Ozzy and Randy Rhoads at once.”
This wasn’t just a funny tribute—it was a full-on rock ritual. Jack Black, older but no less electric, brought all the theatrical insanity of heavy metal to life with sincerity and skill, proving yet again that he’s more than just a comedic actor—he’s a real-deal rocker at heart.
If Ozzy’s career has been one long, chaotic, glorious march through madness, then Jack’s “Mr. Crowley” tribute may go down as one of the most fitting farewells yet.
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