An unannounced onstage piano moment delivered a magical, career-defining performance that captivated the crowd.

Interviews frame his career as rooted in rock lineage, blending reverence for classic rock with appeals to a younger audience through collaboration.

In June 2025, he released Idols, an album exploring admiration for artists and the courage they inspire to build one’s own platform.

The Changes rendition earned a 2026 Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance, marking a breakthrough moment tied to Ozzy’s influence.

He recounts meeting Joe Perry and Steven Tyler, the creative process with them, and material like My Only Angel born from that energy.

Yungblud reflects that Ozzy’s influence helped people notice him and shaped his career trajectory, making the year feel overwhelming and surreal.

The year included high-profile tributes to Ozzy, a Grammy-nominated performance, collaboration with Aerosmith, and new work exploring influence and inspiration.

Yungblud earned three Grammy nominations, including Best Rock Performance for Changes (Live at Villa Park), linking to his broader goal of a rock album for younger listeners in 2025.

At the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2025, Yungblud paid tribute to Ozzy on stage with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, then released a collaborative Aerosmith EP, One More Time, in November.

Idols, released in mid-2025, delves into how admiration for established artists fuels personal empowerment and growth.

His personal history with Ozzy includes appearing in one of Ozzy’s videos and singing Changes at Villa Park, underscoring lifelong inspiration and the emotional weight of performing the ballad there.

A pivotal 2025 year for Yungblud unfolded as he credits Ozzy Osbourne with giving him major recognition, highlighted by performing Black Sabbath’s Changes at Ozzy’s last-ever live show.