In the most recent episode of The Osbournes Podcast, Sharon Osbourne didn’t hold back - calling out Black Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson, in a fiery rant about his wrongdoings. 

On the podcast, while also speaking about their grief, Sharon, Jack, and Kelly were discussing people trying to exploit Ozzy’s passing - most notably Simpson. 

According to Sharon, Simpson is allegedly planning to release the band’s original “Earth” demos, the early recordings made before Black Sabbath landed their first record deal. 

Simpson reportedly claims ownership because he paid the £500 studio bill in the 60s. 

Sharon isn’t buying it: “He never would have had that money to pay for a studio in those days.” 

She went on to explain that the recordings have been kept under wraps for decades and are now out of copyright.

He’s been holding, holding, and holding.

From Sharon’s perspective, he could’ve reached out at any point over the last five decades and been met with financial compensation. 

Instead, she says he’s kept the project “totally quiet” and struck a deal with a small record company.

“He finds this little record label, which the guy who runs it has gone seven times bankrupt, which is fine, but it just shows you the [decision making],” she said. “And he does a deal with this little record label to take the tapes and now distribute them.” 

Over the last 18 months, Sharon and the family have been in a legal dispute with Simpson over the demos. 

"He’s never said you’ll get a royalty, not one penny. He thinks he’s going to put out these tapes and he’s going to get 100 percent of everything for himself,” Sharon said.

Sharon made no mistake in revealing how she felt about him: “I’m sorry, I don’t care what the fuck your name is or where you come from. You are a pig, you want it all, and you’re trying to get away with this."

Turning her attention to Sabbath fans, Sharon begged, “Please don’t buy them”. 

"Don’t support him because he’s taking 100 percent. He’s lying and saying he will give money to charity. He’s never said what charity or how much money."

She ended with a direct plea to Simpson, asking him to “let it go to a proper record company”, who will then distribute and produce it properly. 

“You will get money. Don’t do this.” 

At the end of the day, it sounds like she’s not fighting over pounds or paperwork - she’s fighting for respect. For Ozzy, for Sabbath, and for the music that started it all.