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Brad Gillis and Ozzy's Final Show | Music News
Brad Gillis, who stepped in for Randy Rhoads with Ozzy Osbourne in 1982, missed Ozzy’s final concert—not out of indifference, but because he was locked into Night Ranger’s tour and couldn’t abandon his band without crippling them financially. Despite the pressure, Gillis dove headfirst into Ozzy’s world, learning songs on the fly with just $150 and a wild backstage introduction from Ozzy himself. His debut show in front of 8,000 fans was nerve-wracking—especially after a soundcheck meltdown and Sharon Osbourne’s blunt warning: “Don’t fuck up.” Though he couldn’t be there for Ozzy’s last…
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