Roger Waters’ scathing remarks about Ozzy Osbourne have triggered a fiery backlash from Ozzy’s son Jack, reigniting tensions between two titans of British rock legacies.
At a Glance
- Roger Waters dismissed Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath in a podcast.
- Jack Osbourne publicly lashed out on Instagram, calling Waters “pathetic.”
- Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025.
- Kelly Osbourne also recently defended Ozzy’s legacy from WWE comments.
- The feud marks renewed hostilities between progressive and heavy metal icons.
Waters Sparks Outrage With Dismissive Interview
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters set off a firestorm during his appearance on The Independent Ink podcast, where he offered harsh words about the late Ozzy Osbourne. Waters, now 81, described Ozzy’s public persona as “idiocy and nonsense,” added that he had “no interest” in Black Sabbath, and ridiculed Ozzy’s infamous bat-biting incident as “even worse” when corrected on the details. The comments came just weeks after Ozzy’s death on July 22, 2025, stirring deep resentment from fans and the Osbourne family.
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Waters’ remarks were interpreted as needlessly inflammatory and out-of-touch, particularly given their timing. While known for his outspoken views, the direct insults toward one of heavy metal’s most iconic figures drew immediate backlash, raising questions about Waters’ motives and personal history with the Osbournes.
Jack Osbourne’s Explosive Response
Jack Osbourne wasted no time hitting back. On September 2, 2025, the 39-year-old media personality and youngest son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne took to Instagram to vent his fury. In a profane and pointed post directed at Waters, Jack wrote: “Hey @rogerwaters. F‑k you.” He went on to accuse Waters of being “pathetic and out of touch,” asserting that the Pink Floyd veteran was grasping for attention by “vomiting out bulls‑t in the press.”
Adding even more fuel, Jack posted: “My father always thought you were a c‑t — thanks for proving him right,” capping it with a clown emoji and the hashtag #f‑krogerwaters. The explosive comments instantly went viral, with fans and media outlets weighing in on the intensifying rock feud. Though Waters has not yet responded publicly, the backlash has underscored the enduring emotional weight of Ozzy’s legacy.
Osbourne Clan Circles the Wagons
Jack’s response is the latest in a string of public defenses by the Osbourne family. Just days earlier, Kelly Osbourne lashed out at WWE wrestler Becky Lynch after she mocked Ozzy’s hometown of Birmingham during a broadcast. Lynch had insinuated that “the only good thing from Birmingham had just died,” to which Kelly responded by calling her a “disrespectful dirtbag” and denouncing WWE for condoning the comment.
These repeated family interventions reflect not only the deep affection the Osbournes feel toward their late patriarch, but also the volatility of legacy politics in the music industry. Whether Roger Waters offers a clarification or doubles down remains to be seen, but the damage—at least from the Osbournes’ perspective—appears done.
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