Jelly Roll’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home” at 2024 Rock Hall Ceremony Now Feels Like a Farewell to Late Ozzy Osbourne

In October 2024, Jelly Roll delivered a powerful and emotional performance of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, paying tribute to newly inducted rock icon Ozzy Osbourne.

At the time, the moment was a celebration of Osbourne’s decades-long solo career — but now, following Ozzy Osbourne’s passing on July 22, 2025, the performance feels like an early farewell to the man known worldwide as the Prince of Darkness.

Jelly Roll Honors a Legend with “Mama, I’m Coming Home”

During the 2024 induction ceremony, streamed on Disney+, Jelly Roll took the stage to perform “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” a beloved 1991 ballad co-written by Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, and Lemmy Kilmister. The song, originally written for Ozzy’s wife Sharon, carries themes of love, regret, and return — making it one of his most emotionally resonant works.

Jelly Roll’s delivery was raw, heartfelt, and vocally powerful, earning praise across social media and from the Rock Hall audience itself.

“Ozzy had this rare way of sounding heavy and emotional at the same time,” Jelly Roll said before the performance.
“This song helped me understand that rock can also be deeply vulnerable.”

Ozzy Osbourne Inducted as Solo Artist in 2024

While Ozzy was previously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath in 2006, his 2024 induction as a solo artist recognized a legendary body of work that reshaped the genre of heavy metal.

His solo career included chart-topping albums like Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, No More Tears, and Ordinary Man. With over 100 million albums sold, three Grammy Awards, and a career that spanned more than five decades, Ozzy left an indelible mark on rock history.

The Loss of a Legend: Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76

On July 22, 2025, the Osbourne family released a public statement confirming that Ozzy Osbourne had passed away at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones.

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time.”

His death came just over eight months after his final major public tribute — making Jelly Roll’s performance of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” feel more profound than ever.

A Tribute That Now Holds Greater Meaning

At the time of the performance in late 2024, fans saw Jelly Roll’s cover as a tribute to Ozzy’s legendary status. But now, following his death, the performance is being widely shared again across platforms like YouTube and social media — with viewers calling it “hauntingly beautiful”, “eerily perfect,” and “the goodbye we didn’t know we were watching.”

Carrie Underwood, Post Malone, and other artists have also expressed their condolences in the wake of Ozzy’s passing, but Jelly Roll’s performance is standing out as one of the most emotionally resonant public salutes to the icon.

Ozzy’s Legacy Lives On

From bat-biting stage moments to heartfelt ballads and groundbreaking albums, Ozzy Osbourne was a once-in-a-generation artist. His legacy will live on through the artists he inspired — and performances like Jelly Roll’s, which reminded the world that behind the “Prince of Darkness” was always a man full of depth, talent, and heart.

Watch Jelly Roll’s Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne – “Mama, I’m Coming Home”

@JellyRoll615 sings a soulful rendition of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” to honor 2024 Inductee @OzzyOsbourne during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on @DisneyPlus. #RockHall2024 pic.twitter.com/x1ZdtVPYdf

— Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (@rockhall) October 20, 2024