Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath bandmates following his death on Tuesday at the age of 76.

Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath didn't just lose a bandmate with the death of Ozzy Osbourne - he also lost a friend. In a heartfelt tribute published by The Times on Sunday (July 27) - five days after Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 - the bassist reflected on the first and last times he ever saw the late frontman.