“No More Tears” was recorded live at Sturgis
Ian Munsick is known for genre-bending covers during his live show that showcase his range of influences with his rendition of girl pop hits, including Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” and classics such as Neil Young’s “Old Man.” Most recently, Munsick went viral for an Ozzy Osbourne tribute, performing “No More Tears” in honor of the rock legend who passed away earlier this year. Munsick knew he had something special due to fans’ reactions, and he has released his live recording of the song.
Ozzy’s influence on Munsick began at an early age, as Munsick recalls, “When I was eight years old, I stumbled upon my older brother’s CD collection. I sneakily slid out a black colored album with a small tan cross on top and threw it in my Walkman CD player (shout out the early 2000s). One of the most iconic bass riffs of all time captured my ears right out of the gate, followed by the most recognizable voice in all of rock n roll. It was Ozzy’s 1991 hit song ‘No More Tears.’”
Doing the cover of “No More Tears” in Nebraska upon the singer’s death in July came together by happenstance. Munsick shares, “Twenty-three years later, I’m on stage sound checking in Kearney, Nebraska, when out of the air and into my fingers comes that same iconic bass riff. My band quickly followed suit, and we jammed a verse and chorus before moving on to our normal soundcheck routine. I headed back to the bus to catch a quick nap before the long night ahead when breaking news hit my phone… ‘RIP Ozzy.’ The universe was telling me to play that song that night, so we quickly worked up a fiddle-heavy version of the heavy metal hit.
“As our 90-minute show was coming to an end, I nervously looked at my drummer to count me in for our tribute to the Ozzman,” he adds. “The bass riff captured the country audience as they erupted with joy and sadness all at once. After the show, social media did its thing and made our cover of ‘No More Tears’ the most viral moment I’ve had thus far in my career. I knew we had to release a version exactly like the one we played in Nebraska that night. Luckily, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was the following weekend… what better atmosphere to play some Ozzy? This time, we hit record.”
Munsick recently set The Eagle Flies Free Tour for 2026. Beginning February 13th in Charlotte, North Carolina, the tour will feature 17 dates with special guests Lanie Gardner, Ben Haggard, Tyler Nance, and Jake Worthington, highlighting one of the most distinctive voices in modern country music – and his distinctive modern-Western style.
The follow-up to his 2025 Eagle Feather album, Munsick’s The Eagle Flies Free Tour continues a streak of touring success for the native son of Sheridan, Wyoming, including a history-making turn at the famous Cheyenne Frontier Days in July.
