Maynard James Keenan on Playing Ozzy’s Rock Hall Induction

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan might be among the many musicians stepping as much as pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne throughout his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, although not with out some trepidation.

Speaking with Allison Hagendorf about taking part in alongside a few of heavy music’s high expertise in saluting Ozzy, Keenan confessed, “It’s terrifying — extremely terrifying. Yeah, ’cause this is for him. This song is out of my range, so I’m going to be struggling to hit the notes but I got the call so I answered.”

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We’ll have to attend and see what tune from Ozzy’s solo catalog that Keenan might be singing, however he joins Jack Black, Billy Idol, Robert Trujillo, Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, Steve Stevens, Tom Morello, Wolfgang Van Halen and Zakk Wylde as presenters and performers as a part of Ozzy’s induction.

How Maynard James Keenan Feels About Ozzy’s Rock Hall Induction

When requested by Hagendorf about his emotions regarding Osbourne being inducted and what’s to come back this weekend, Keenan acknowledged, “If I’m being honest, mixed feelings. ‘Cause I’m having to come in, and a couple of other people are coming in, to sing for him, which is depressing, to have to sing for him.”

“But that we’re able to step up and help him in this induction is inspiring,” he continued. “I’m glad I got the call. I’m sure a bunch of people got the call, but I think I responded first.”

Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock Hall Resume

Ozzy Osbourne is already a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, beforehand being inducted with Black Sabbath. The new induction is available in recognition of his solo work.

After being booted from Sabbath in 1979, Osbourne turned his full focus to his solo profession. Though initially forming a band beneath the identify Blizzard of Ozz, his first file retained that title whereas being billed solo to Ozzy.

In complete, Osbourne has launched 13 solo albums. The debut Blizzard of Ozz stays his greatest vendor at 5 instances platinum standing within the U.S. No More Tears, which on the time was imagined to be his last album, has been licensed 4 instances platinum. Diary of a Madman and Bark on the Moon have each reached triple platinum standing, whereas The Ultimate Sin, No Rest for the Wicked and Ozzmosis are all double platinum.

Songs comparable to ‘Crazy Train,” “Bark on the Moon,” “Shot within the Dark,” “No More Tears,” and “Mama I’m Coming Home” have become radio staples.

In addition, Ozzy became the centerpiece for the Ozzfest, giving a spotlight to heavy music while using his star power as the selling point.

Maynard James Keenan Guests on The Allison Hagendorf Show