Ozzy Osbourne Classic Songs Enter Billboard Hot 100 After Death

Following the death of Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, 2025, his music has seen a significant resurgence on the charts. His 1980 debut solo single "Crazy Train" entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time ever at No. 46, fueled by a 194% increase in streams and substantial radio and download activity. Additionally, "Mama, I’m Coming Home," originally released in 1991, returned to the Hot 100 at No. 49, marking its first appearance in over 30 years, with streams up nearly 300%. Both songs have also dominated genre-specific charts, taking the top two positions on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart and ranking highly on the all-genre Digital Song Sales chart. Ozzy’s compilation album "The Essential Ozzy Osbourne" also reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200, highlighting a broad revival of interest in his solo and Black Sabbath catalogs. This posthumous surge in streams and sales reflects a common trend where fans honor late artists by revisiting their music.