Some of the biggest names in rock music are set to unite for a one-off performance, paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
The Black Sabbath frontman died in July at the age of 76, with his cause of death reportedly listed as ‘myocardial infarction’.
It has now been revealed that Aerosmith stars Steven Tyler and Joe Perry will be leading a powerhouse performance at the VMAs on Sunday in his honor.
MTV bosses announced they will be taking to the stage at the UBS Arena alongside Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt to celebrate the Prince of Darkness, belting out a medley of his greatest hits.
Little else is known about the tribute, which will take place during the annual awards ceremony over the weekend – airing on CBS and MTV in the US, and Comedy Central in the UK the following evening.
Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Mariah Carey and Tate McRae are some of the other stars who will be performing throughout the night, with LL Cool J hosting proceedings.
The music industry was plunged into mourning in July after Osbourne died, weeks after his final performance at the Back to the Beginning concert.
Aerosmith members were among the many who flooded social media to offer their condolences to the music icon.
‘We’re heartbroken to hear about the passing of our brother in rock, Ozzy Osbourne,’ a message from the group’s official Instagram account read.
‘A voice that changed music forever. From Black Sabbath to his solo work, Ozzy redefined what it meant to be heavy.
‘He did it all with heart, grit, and that wild spirit only he could bring.’
‘Our love goes out to Sharon, his family, his band, and the millions around the world who felt his fire,’ they added.
‘Rock on, Ozzy. You will be missed, but never forgotten!’
Yungblud also formed a close friendship with the late rocker in the years before his death, and posted a heartfelt message about his loss on social media.
‘I didn’t think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room,’ he wrote, beside pictures of the pair at the Back to the Beginning gig.
‘But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don’t.
‘I will never forget you – you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage.’
He concluded: ‘You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough.
‘You took us on your adventure – an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time.’
The MTV VMAs takes place on Sunday at the UBS Arena, and will air on CBS and MTV before premiering on Monday at 8pm on Comedy Central in the UK.
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