Watch Jack Black video for cover of Ozzy Osbourne classic Mr. Crowley
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Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicDespite not being in attendance at this weekend's epic Back To The Beginning event in Birmingham, Jack Black still made an impact when his cover of Ozzy Osbourne's Mr. Crowley was played on big screens to the packed audience.
Now Black has released the lovingly-recreated video online. He is joined by Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello's son Roman, and Anthrax star Scott Ian's son Revel. The band is rounded out by musicians Yoyoka Soma and Hugo Weiss. The video can be viewed below.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rlekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R15ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeIn the video, Black dons a similar outfit to that worn by Osbourne in the 1981 live video, which can also be viewed below. Jack's purple, flared shirt has "Ozzy" emblazoned across the chest.
Mr. Crowley appeared on Osbourne's debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 and the live version was released as a single in the UK, before the studio version was released as a single in North America in 1981.
Osbourne's band was blessed by the incredible talents of guitarist Randy Rhoads, who died in a plane crash in 1982.
The Back To The Beginning event was held at Villa Park in Ozzy and Black Sabbath's hometown of Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5). As well as brief sets from Ozzy and Black Sabbath, the star-studded show included performances from Metallica Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Gojira, Anthrax, Lamb Of God, Halestorm, Mastodon and more.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rqekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1aekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeAn all-star “supergroup” of Billy Corgan, Tom Morello, David Ellefson, Fred Durst and others also performed. Morello was the event's musical director, with actor Jason Momoa as compere.
It marked as a fitting farewell to 76-year-old Ozzy as a live performer.
An impressive and surprising cover of Ozzy Osbourne's 'Mr. Crowley,' brought to life by Jack Black in this video! His unique style adds a fresh twist that earns accurate notes from the fans as well.- Jammie Maddox
Impressive! Jack Black's cover of Mr. Crowley channels the dark energy and gritty vocals reminiscent to Ozzy Osbourne in a unique way, showcasing his own signature style.
