Metallica's Robert Trujillo is remembering Ozzy Osbourne. In a poignant Instagram post shared on Tuesday, July 29 ahead of Osbourne's funeral in Birmingham the following day, the bassist wrote about the late Prince of Darkness. Trujillo, 60, and Osbourne, who died on July 22, performed together from 1996 until 2003 as part of Osbourne's solo band.

Ozzy Osbourne's death has prompted musicians to react with messages of grief, with the Black Sabbath star dying at 76.

The bassist recalled the various ways Osbourne shaped and influenced his life and career, calling him a "conduit" and "gateway"

In a 2016 interview, the late music legend revealed which iconic '60s rock song he wanted played at his funeral.

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo did not hold back in giving thanks to Ozzy Osbourne for helping him achieve his musical dreams on the eve of attending the funeral for the beloved heavy metal legend.