Interesting choice of words. I’m wondering if we’re on the same page about what entertainment means, mates. Tank frowned. There was something about this old man’s attitude, not fear, but rather a strange confidence. There was something familiar about his voice, too, but he couldn’t quite figure out what. “Who the hell are you?” he asked with a slight hesitation in his voice.
Ozie flashed that famous crooked smile. “I’m just someone who came to get petrol, mate.” “But I’m curious. Who are you? Did you just come from a costume party?” This comment stunned the Hell’s Angels members. Nobody dared talk to them like this. Especially not someone this age. Tank took a step forward, puffing out his chest. We’re Hell’s Angels, old man.
The toughest guys in this country. And you’re trying to mess with us right now. There was threat in his voice, but also curiosity. Why wasn’t this guy scared? Why wasn’t he running? Ozie tilted his head with almost childlike curiosity. Hell’s Angels? H, that name sounds familiar.
Aren’t you the guys from that Alimont concert? The ones from the Rolling Stones show in 1969. That terrible night. This reference surprised several members. Most people knew about Hell’s Angels, but few remembered Altoont. This guy seemed to know music history. Tank became even more furious. Altoont was a dark chapter in the group’s history and wasn’t something they liked to discuss.
Yeah, that was us. And right now, I’m real close to breaking your nose, Grandpa. Aussie raised his hands in a calming gesture. Easy there, mate. We’re just talking. By the way, I was backstage at that concert hanging with the Rolling Stones. Small world, isn’t it? This statement hit like a bombshell.
The Hell’s Angels members looked at each other. This old man was either incredibly brave, completely insane, or something else entirely. The Hell’s Angels members were now looking more carefully. This man’s way of speaking, his references, his attitude. Everything was starting to seem familiar. Tank began studying Ozie more closely.
There was something about the old man’s facial features, his tone of voice. “Who do you think you are to be hanging backstage?” he asked. Suspicion in his voice, but also growing curiosity. Aussie shrugged as if it was the most natural thing in the world. As the vocalist of Black Sabbath, or I was. Now I’m retired, you could say.
Sharon and I watch TV all day, and she constantly tells me, “Aussie, do this. Don’t do that.” This name created a bombshell effect among the Hell’s Angels group. Razer jumped forward. “You’re lying. Black Sabbath’s singer is much younger, and he stopped, looking more carefully at Ozie’s face. The old man had pleading eyes, begging him to remove his sunglasses.
Tank was experiencing the same doubt, but didn’t want to accept it. If you’re really Oussie Osborne, prove it to us. Sing a song. Do something. The Hell’s Angels members had formed a circle, studying the man. This was an important moment because if this was real, standing before them wasn’t just a rock star, but a legend they deeply respected.
Oussie slowly removed his sunglasses as if revealing a great secret. Those familiar blue eyes, the facial features recognizable from thousands of concert posters and album covers. The Hell’s Angels members froze. The man standing before them really was the legendary Aussie Osborne. My god, Razer whispered. It’s really him.
Tank’s mouth hung open. No way. You’re really I mean you’re actually Oussie Osborne. The other members were also in shock. Yes, I’m really that guy. Ozie said, his voice now more relaxed. The one who wrote paranoid bit the bat’s head off. Nearly killed Sharon. Whether those stories are true, I don’t know. But that’s what the media says.
He winked to show he was joking. Actually, I didn’t try to hurt Sharon. I was just very drunk and out of my mind at the time, but she forgave me. We’ve been married for 42 years. The Hell’s Angels members were still in shock. Tank leaned forward as if he wanted to kneel. Mr. Osborne, I we Damn, we didn’t recognize you.
I’m sorry. Truly sorry. The other members had also bowed their heads filled with shame. They hadn’t recognized the legendary Aussie and had been disrespectful to him. Ozie raised his hand to stop them. Tank, right? Don’t worry about it, mate. I always dress like this. Sharon constantly says, “Dress properly.
” But I like being comfortable. Besides, you were just doing your job. Hell’s Angel’s job is to intimidate people, right? But honestly, I’ve been through so many terrible things that I don’t really get scared of much anymore. These words had relaxed the group, but also made them even more curious. The group members looked at each other, then suddenly burst into laughter.
The tension completely dissolved and the air was now filled with respect and admiration. Razer approached Ozie. Mr. Osborne, when I was a kid, I must have listened to the Paranoid album thousands of times. That album changed my life, especially War Pigs. It came out during the Vietnam War era, and the lyrics reflected our thoughts exactly. Tank added, “Iron Man.
That song made me fall in love with rock music. And now you’re standing right here in front of us, a real legend. The Hell’s Angels members were now in full fan mode. Aussie smiled genuinely. When we wrote Iron Man, none of us thought it would have this kind of impact. When I first heard Tony Ayami’s riff, I said, “This is going to be something, but not to this extent.
” We wrote that song in 1970. I was 21 years old. Now I’m 75 and people are still singing that song. The Hell’s Angels members didn’t want to break the magic of this moment, but they had so many questions. Mr. Osborne, Tank said with deep respect in his voice. Is there anything we can do for you? I mean, escort you. Security, whatever.
Ozie shook his head. No, mate. I just want to get my petrol and continue on my way. But he paused, looking at the group. There was childlike excitement in the Hell’s Angels members’s eyes. We could chat for a while. This place seems pretty quiet, and I was feeling lonely. Anyway, Sharon and I had a row.
I needed some silence. This offer sent the Hell’s Angels members over the moon. The legendary Aussie Osborne wanted to spend time with them. The Hell’s Angels members sat in a semicircle in front of the gas station like they were gathered around a campfire. Aussie sat among them without any hesitation. Now, he said in that familiar voice, tell me what it’s like being Hell’s Angels.
I’ve always wondered, “The media always portrays you badly, but I want to see with my own eyes.” Tank began explaining freedom, brotherhood, the rules of the street. But we’re actually like a family. We protect each other, stick together in tough times. Aussie listened, nodding approvingly from time to time.