Dee Snider news
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The gist
Dee Snider claimed Ozzy Osbourne didn't write his own lyrics. Kelly Osbourne called the comments 'spectacularly classless' and defended her father's legacy.
Background
Dee Snider, former Twisted Sister frontman, posted on X that Ozzy Osbourne 'always had bass players write his lyrics,' citing Bob Daisley, Lemmy Kilmister, and Geezer Butler. Kelly Osbourne responded on Instagram, accusing Snider of trying to diminish her late father's legacy and calling his comments 'spectacularly classless.' The feud gained attention online, with Snider later clarifying he had 'nothing but love' for Ozzy.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026Dee Snider posted on X claiming Ozzy Osbourne didn't write his own lyrics, sparking the feud.
- Aug 14, 2026Kelly Osbourne responded on Instagram, calling Snider's comments 'spectacularly classless' and defending her father's legacy.
- Aug 14, 2026Snider clarified on X that he has 'nothing but love' for Ozzy, but the back-and-forth continued in the media.
Who’s saying what
- Kelly Osbourne
- She called Snider's comments 'spectacularly classless' and accused him of trying to stay relevant by belittling her father.
- Dee Snider
- He claimed Ozzy had others write his lyrics, but later said he has 'nothing but love' for Ozzy and that Black Sabbath changed his life.
Still unverified
Snider's specific claims about who wrote which lyrics are not independently confirmed; some details about songwriting credits are disputed.