Dee Snider, lead singer of the band Twisted Sister, has issued an apology to Kelly Osbourne following comments he made about the late Ozzy Osbourne’s songwriting credits. The 71-year-old musician posted a series of messages on social media platform X last week that questioned the contributions of the Black Sabbath frontman to his music.

The posts sparked a response from Kelly Osbourne, who described Snider’s remarks as "spectacularly classless." She defended her father’s legacy and expressed disappointment over the public criticism.

Following the backlash, Snider acknowledged the inappropriateness of his comments and expressed regret for any offense caused. He did not provide further details about the initial motivations behind his statements.

The exchange highlights ongoing sensitivities surrounding the legacies of prominent figures in the rock music scene. Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away recently, had been widely recognized as a pioneering artist in heavy metal, both as a solo performer and as the lead singer of Black Sabbath.