The Darkness Guitarist Dan Hawkins Says Ozzy Osbourne Tribute At The MTV VMAs Was “Cynical, Nauseating And More Importantly; Shit”

As previously reported, Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Extreme‘s Nuno Bettencourt, and Yungblud paid tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath) with a three-song medley at the MTV Video Music Awards last night (September 7). However, it appears not every was satisfied with the performance. The Darkness’ Dan Hawkins recently shared footage from the set, referring to the musicians in the clip as “a bunch of bellends.” He also added:

“Another nail in the coffin of rock n roll. Cynical, nauseating and more importantly; shit. Makes me sick how people jump on this shit to further their own careers. #whatabunchofcunts”