Robbie Williams Honors Late Ozzy Osbourne With 'No More Tears' Performance at 2026 BRITs

Robbie Williams took the stage at the 2026 BRIT Awards to deliver a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, performing the Black Sabbath legend's signature track "No More Tears" alongside musicians who spent years backing the rock icon.

The ceremony took place February 28 at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena, just over half a year after Osbourne's death. Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award was a profound moment for the music community—a recognition of the metal pioneer's immeasurable impact on rock and popular culture.

Osbourne's wife Sharon accepted the honor in an emotional presentation, joined by their daughter Kelly. According to reports, Sharon had personally invited Williams to participate in the performance, knowing his genuine admiration for her late husband and his family. The tribute was specially arranged by Sharon to celebrate Ozzy's legacy.

Joining Williams on stage were seasoned musicians from Ozzy's touring and recording lineups: guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Robert Trujillo, keyboardist Adam Wakeman, and drummer Tommy Clufetos. Together, they recreated the 1991 power ballad that became one of Osbourne's most recognizable solo recordings.

"I was invited personally by Sharon to be part of this special moment, as a long-standing fan of the music, and friend of the Osbourne family," Williams said in a statement before the event.

The performance capped off a significant week for Williams in Manchester. On February 27, he played Aviva Studios as part of BRITs Week festivities, with proceeds benefiting War Child. Before that show, he drummed up some friendly rivalry with Noel Gallagher by posting promotional materials in the neighborhood where the Oasis guitarist once lived.

In recent interviews, Sharon has spoken candidly about Ozzy's final months. Despite doctors warning him before his last tour date at The Beginning that his health was critical, Osbourne insisted on performing. "He wanted to do it so bad," Sharon explained on the Dumb Blonde podcast. "Whether I die in two weeks or I die in six months, I'm still dying. And I want to go my way." After battling sepsis earlier that year, Ozzy recognized his time was limited—and chose to spend his final weeks doing what he loved.