A selection of memorabilia from Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, including a signed guitar and a custom costume, was auctioned shortly after his passing.
Osbourne died at the age of 76 on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. He spent his last weeks surrounded by family and was focused on a charity farewell concert with his bandmates held on July 5th.
On Wednesday, six items associated with or signed by Osbourne were auctioned through a New Jersey-based auction house called Rock and Roll.
These prized possessions are expected to fetch between $5,000 and $40,000, with bidding open until August 8th.
One highlighted item is a distinctive coat featuring graffiti-style artwork worn by Osbourne during his “Retirement Sucks Tour” in 1995 and 1996, according to the auction house.
There are also other jackets, made from black mesh, designed with a simple aesthetic. They were crafted with the intent of accommodating Osbourne’s tendency to get wet on stage.
This particular mesh jacket is reportedly part of his personal collection, having only been worn once at a show in 2011, as stated on the auction site.
Both types of jackets could sell for up to $40,000.
Additionally, the auction features two guitars signed by all members of Black Sabbath.
Beyond this auction, Randy Blythe, the frontman of the heavy metal band Lamb of God, is also auctioning a pair of signed Adidas shoes that were created as a gift for performers.
Blythe made the promise to Osbourne just ten days before his death, intending to auction the shoes to benefit the same charities supported by the “Back to the Ozzy” show, including Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn’s Hospice.
“This is my way of expressing gratitude and respect for everything he has done for my music, my band, and me. The shoes will be part of a larger auction that’s currently being organized,” he said.
“Thank you, Ozzy. We love you.”
