Warrant’s lead singer Robert Mason not too long ago shared particulars about his secret position as a background singer for Ozzy Osbourne through the 1995-1996 Ozzmosis tour in an interview with the Krash Kourse Metallic Present.
Mason defined that he had tried out for the band Cry of Love, however didn’t get the gig. Whereas he was searching for work, Sharon Osbourne reached out, asking if he needed to be a background singer for Ozzy’s upcoming tour. This was after Ozzy launched his Ozzmosis album, although Mason wasn’t on the album. He was credited within the tour program, however his position was saved secret on the time.
Again then, there have been no social media or smartphones, so information unfold slowly. Ozzy’s workforce didn’t need anybody to know Mason was serving to out, fearing rumors that Ozzy couldn’t sing on his personal. Mason defined that he wasn’t there to switch Ozzy’s voice — he was simply singing the concord elements, like what Ozzy had sung on the data. He labored with John Sinclair, who performed keyboards on stage, they usually saved all of it low-key to keep away from detrimental press.
Mason stated he beloved working with Ozzy and actually appreciated the expertise. His time with Ozzy was through the 1995-1996 Ozzmosis excursions, which supported the album. Sharon Osbourne picked Mason for the job, and producers like Keith Olsen really useful him. Mason’s background vocals helped make the reside exhibits sound nearly as good because the studio variations, particularly throughout Black Sabbath songs.
