The New England Patriots paid tribute to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, the performer of their intro song "Crazy Train," after he died on Tuesday.

The Black Sabbath frontman died at 76, and the AFC East team expressed its gratitude for lending his music to play at Gillette Stadium.

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame superstar Ozzy Osbourne sadly passed away on Tuesday, following long battles with Parkinson's disease and cancer, plus a well-documented life of substance abuse. The metal icon was 76 years old.

In fact, ahead of the NFL's 2005 season opener, the two-time defending champion Patriots hosted Osbourne and his band in Foxborough for a live performance of the hit song. The electric rendition has since resurfaced following his death. What a performance. Gillette was going absolutely wild for the Prince of Darnkess.

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An NFL franchise, a Premier League club and a Baseball Hall of Famer were among those who paid tribute to the godfather of heavy metal. Ozzy Osbourne died Tuesday at the age of 76.

The New England Patriots joined the legions of music and entertainment fans throughout the world in mourning the loss of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who pas