Ozzy Osbourne gives $10k to kids’ group that covered ‘Crazy Train’

ABOVE: Watch the Louisville Leopard Percussionists play Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.”

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Ozzy Osbourne has donated $10,000 to a Kentucky children’s percussion group after watching a video of the students performing his signature hit, “Crazy Train.”

The Courier-Journal reports the rock star saw a YouTube video of the Louisville Leopard Percussionists, a group comprised of more than 60 students, aged 7-14.

READ MORE: Free music program for kids celebrates 40 years

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The group is a community non-profit organization funded by donations, performance revenue and album sales. The students come from 48 schools in the Louisville area and practice after school.

Founder Diane Downs uses a modular approach, teaching each student a specific part of a song.

The group has performed with My Morning Jacket, Dave Samuels, Louie Bellson and Ruben Alvarez.

BELOW: Watch the full version.