The Doors’ Robby Krieger on Black Sabbath’s Future After Ozzy’s Death

Reflecting on Ozzy Osbourne’s Death

Robby Krieger, one of the last living members of The Doors, understands what it’s like to lose a powerful frontman. Now 79 years old, Krieger has lived through the highs and lows of rock history. After the news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22, Krieger shared a few thoughts when approached by a fan.

In a video posted to TikTok this week, Krieger called Osbourne’s passing “a bummer.” He added, “I didn’t really know him, but I know some of the other guys in the band.” Even though he didn’t know Ozzy well, Krieger still showed respect and kindness in his words.

Advice for Black Sabbath

When the fan asked if Black Sabbath should keep touring without Ozzy, Krieger gave a calm and honest response. With a bit of a smile, he said, “I would say take ten years and then decide.” He also explained that it’s “not cool” when bands “go right out” on tour after losing a member. His point was that some time should pass before any big decisions are made.

Many people who watched the video commented on Krieger’s humor. Fans joked that if Sabbath waited ten years, its members would be nearly 90 years old. One person wrote, “My guy has a sense of humor. Ten years.” Another said, “His little smirk waiting for her to get the joke was really sweet.”

@itsmelaniemiller #thedoors legend Robby Kreiger says #blacksabbath needs to take time before they consider ever touring again. #ozzyosbourne #paranoid #doors #rocknroll #ozzy ♬ original sound – Melanie Miller

Fans Appreciate His Humor

More viewers praised Krieger’s dry wit. Someone commented, “Very keen sense of humor apparently!” Another added, “What a sweetheart. Total gentleman.” These reactions show how much people appreciated not just his honesty but also his light tone in a hard moment.

This wasn’t the first time Krieger’s humor came through. In a past interview with Variety, he talked about the wildfires in Los Angeles and how they destroyed his parents’ home. That house was where he wrote The Doors’ famous song “Light My Fire.”

With a quick joke, he said, “Instead of writing ‘Light My Fire,’ I should’ve written ‘Don’t Light My Fire.’” It was a simple line, but it showed that even during tough times, Krieger finds a way to smile and keep moving forward.