Just a little over a week after we lost Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler shared his feelings with a beautiful tribute over at The Times. In the heart felt essay to his fallen brother, he chronicles meeting Ozzy in 1968 and creating the band that would become the mighty Black Sabbath. The final paragraph sums up 57 years of friendship and the love of a band mate.

Nobody knew he’d be gone from us little more than two weeks after the final show. But I am so grateful we got to play one last time together in front of his beloved fans. The love from the fans and all the bands, musicians, singers and solo artists that night was incredible. Everyone had come to pay homage to the Prince. I am so privileged to have spent most of my life with him. Of course there are millions of things I will think of that I should have written, but how can I sum up 57 incredible years of friendship in a few paragraphs? God bless, Oz, it has been one hell of a ride! Love you!