India, July 23 -- Indian musicians and members of the country's music community joined fans across the globe in mourning the death of British rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in Birmingham, England, on Tuesday at the age of 76.

Vishal Dadlani, one of India's most prominent composers and the vocalist of the popular rock band Pentagram, summed up the collective shock with an emotional tribute on Instagram: "Not Ozzy!!!! He was, is, and will remain the Prince of Darkness, forever!!"

Others from both the independent and mainstream music scenes also paid tribute to the former Black Sabbath frontman, who was widely regarded as a pioneer of heavy metal. "Ozzy and his legacy can't be summed up in a statement. He and Black Sabbath lite...