Jelly Roll stepped out at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne in a forceful performance of Mama I’m Coming Home. His raw and emotional voice stood in front of the classic power ballad in all its legendary majesty and delivered an honest tribute that dropped jaws and hearts. It was a fearless performance that crossed genre boundaries.
The performance featured Jelly Roll backed by a stellar ensemble including guitarist Zakk Wylde, drummer Chad Smith, and bassist Robert Trujillo on the same night Ozzy Osbourne was inducted solo. Jelly Roll’s country-meets-rock voice carved through the soaring ballad with emotional rawness, giving new weight to the song and honoring the legacy of the “Prince of Darkness.”
Watch Jelly Roll perform ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’ at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Responses from the audience ranged from awe to surprise. Some clapped the boldness and heartfelt performance of Jelly Roll but some fans were surprised. Comments varied from wholesome and honest to a strange fit as it reveals that risky tributes can trigger feelings.
To offer another side of Jelly Roll’s tribute, here’s a second clip showing the whole band’s energy, including Zakk Wylde’s guitar and Chad Smith’s drumming. It gives a broader look at how Jelly Roll’s words and voice merged with rock legends to make the moment unforgettable.
Ozzy Tribute: Jelly Roll/Zakk Wylde “Mama, I’m Coming Home” 2024 Rock HoF Induction
This second video delivers a more dramatic take with Zakk Wylde’s guitar adding raw power and Jelly Roll acing the emotional lines. Fans tuning in called it “electric” and “touching,” appreciating how the mix of rock grit and personal voice created a moment they won’t forget.
Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) is a singer-songwriter blending country, hip-hop, and rock. Rising to fame with hits like “Son of a Sinner,” he now commands stages big and small. So follow her now on social media to stay tuned for her more content.
Find his mixtape-to-arena journey in hour-long video playlists on YouTube that we already provided a link for below.