Jack Osbourne lashed out at Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters after the musician disparaged his late father, Ozzy Osbourne, in a recent interview. The heated exchange began when Waters, in a September 2025 conversation with *The Independent Ink*, criticized the late Black Sabbath frontman for contributing “hundreds of years” of “idiocy and nonsense” to culture.
Waters’ dismissive comments about Ozzy’s legacy included references to his infamous animal incidents, initially misremembering Ozzy biting a chicken’s head rather than a bat. When corrected about this detail, Waters reportedly responded that the bat incident was “even worse,” doubling down on his criticism rather than acknowledging his error.
Waters bungled his facts about Ozzy’s notorious animal incidents, then insisted the truth was even more damning.
The timing of Waters’ remarks proved particularly contentious, coming approximately six weeks after Ozzy Osbourne’s death in July 2025 at age 76. The rock legend had passed away following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease, shortly after completing his farewell performances, and had received widespread tributes celebrating his pioneering contributions to heavy metal music.
Jack Osbourne responded forcefully via Instagram Stories, writing, “My father always thought you were a cunt. Thanks for proving him right.” His post continued by describing Waters as “pathetic” and “out of touch,” suggesting the Pink Floyd musician was deliberately seeking attention through provocative press statements. He also used an eye-rolling emoji to emphasize his disdain for Waters’ comments.
The younger Osbourne’s defense of his father’s legacy resonated with many fans who had been mourning Ozzy’s passing, with the metal icon having been celebrated globally for his influence on rock music despite his occasionally controversial public persona. Jack’s passionate response follows a family pattern of strong familial loyalty when it comes to defending Ozzy against public criticism.
Waters’ comments about Ozzy appeared within a broader critique of pop culture figures, including Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian, whom he characterized as distractions from political issues. Unlike Ozzy, who generated income through multiple revenue streams including merchandise and licensing, Waters has increasingly focused on political commentary rather than music-related ventures.
This perspective aligns with Waters’ recent public image, which has increasingly centered on provocative political commentary rather than his musical career, including controversial positions on international conflicts that have alienated portions of his audience. The dispute highlights how musicians today must carefully manage their brand story when engaging in public discourse, especially when commenting on fellow artists.
