Sharon Osbourne and Jim Simpson, the first manager of Black Sabbath, are currently embroiled in a public dispute over the release of early demo recordings by the band. The feud began after Osbourne made comments on “The Osbournes” podcast questioning Simpson’s ownership of the recordings.
Simpson fired back with a statement expressing his disappointment with Osbourne’s remarks, calling them inaccurate and unfair. He defended his role in the band’s early history and claimed that he had the rights to the material in question. Simpson also refuted Osbourne’s suggestion that he could not have afforded the recording sessions, citing his prior success in the music industry.
In response to Simpson’s statement, Osbourne released emails exchanged between them, arguing that she was simply stating the legal position of Black Sabbath. She also challenged Simpson’s claims about his company, Big Bear Records, and questioned the legitimacy of his new partnership with Trapeze Music & Entertainment.
Osbourne raised concerns about Trapeze’s financial stability and accused them of allowing Black Sabbath recordings to be released online in the U.S. without proper notice. The conflict between Osbourne and Simpson shows no sign of resolution, with both parties adamant about their rightful claim to the vintage recordings.
As the feud continues to unfold, fans are left wondering who will ultimately have control over the early demo recordings of Black Sabbath. Stay tuned for further developments in this ongoing saga.
