Rock singer Alice Cooper has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at an Islington fan event praising the singer for being a "lifer" and for continuing to perform despite not being in good shape. He praised the musician,

Legendary Rocker, 77, Said Ozzy Osbourne Wasn't in 'Great Shape' Days Before He Died originally appeared on Parade. Legendary rocker Alice Cooper noted that Ozzy Osbourne wasn't in the best shape before he died at the age of 76.

Pioneering heavy metal musician Ozzy Osbourne, who has died at age 76, made a lot of headlines with his visits to Green Bay in the 1980s.

Analysis: He'll be remembered differently by several different generations, and that's almost the definition of a pop cultural icon.

The original Black Sabbath lineup — Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – reunited on July 5 for the Back to the Beginning concert in their hometown of Birmingham, England. The band performed before an audience of 42,000 at Villa Park, marking their first show together since 2005.