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Sharon Osbourne's publicist Lisa Vega Sharon has made an official statement about the reports last week that both Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne were planning to part company with Sony label Epic - home to Ozzy's music for over 23 years.
The statement reads: "The Osbournes and Sony Music are in the process of parting ways after 23 years. Sharon Osbourne and Sony mutually agreed that Kelly Osbourne would depart the label after former CEO Tommy Mottola resigned this past January."
In the statement Sharon herself was quoted as saying: "We've had 23 great years together. We've shared many great successes, but sometimes you have to search out fresh blood to get fresh ideas which is a philosophy that every record company, especially Sony, understands."
Sony won't be too bothered about losing Kelly whose album, despite the blanket MTV coverage, didn't do too well commercially. Some insiders reckon it was Sony's refusal to invest in Kelly long term that has led to a knee jerk reaction over Ozzy's long standing recording contract. Certainly the loss of Ozzy will be a much bigger concern for Sony management.
Sharon's statement makes no mention of son Jack who has been employed by Sony as a talent scout in recent times.
Article comments
1 - TDavid
I'm thinking maybe this decision might come back and bite the Ozzman in the butt. I know he was pissed about his daughter and all, but the guy is going to need some serious wizardry to make his voice come out solid on his next album.
Did anybody hear him sing Take me Out to the ball game the other night? Ghastly! Ozzy made Mike Ditka's version sound like a bestseller!
2 - Lauren Motley
Hiya Sharon I love you so much . I hope you and the other Osbournes had a Fabulous christmas and I hope you have a great new year . Cant wait to see Tabby at X Factor tour.
Lots of love Lauren Motley xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx