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Sharon Osbourne recently revealed that she had to remove one band from performing at her husband Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert with Black Sabbath. The 72-year-old manager spoke about the drama surrounding the event, titled “Back to the Beginning,” which featured legendary groups and artists such as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Steven Tyler, Ronnie Wood, and Yungblud. Sharon disclosed that the decision came after a dispute with the band’s manager, which led her to feel “the worst way” she’d felt in years.
“I had a huge, huge to-do with a manager over this celebration for Ozzy and Sabbath,” she said. Rumors quickly began to swirl as metal fans speculated that the band removed from the list was Iron Maiden. However, Sharon shut those rumors down immediately, saying, “Oh God, no.
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Ozzy only has respect for the guys in Maiden.”
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During the show, which took place in the band’s hometown, Birmingham, England, over the weekend, Ozzy gave his all at the performance.
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He had confessed earlier this year that he wouldn’t be performing a full set with the band, given his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
“I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable,” he confirmed. Ultimately, Ozzy performed five solo songs, including “I Don’t Know,” “Mr. Crowley,” “Suicide Solution,” “Mama I’m Coming Home,” and “Crazy Train.” He then returned with Black Sabbath to round out the show with performances of “War Pigs,” “N.I.B.,” “Iron Man,” and “Paranoid.”
In a recent podcast episode on his SiriusXM show “Ozzy Speaks,” the rockstar opened up about “giving 120%” at his final concert.
The gathering was a testament to the enduring legacy and influence of Black Sabbath in the heavy metal genre. Fans from all over the world donned masks, memorabilia, and tattoos in tribute to the band that started it all. As the night wore on, it was clear that this was more than just a concert; it was a pilgrimage for those devoted to the music and the man who had given them so much.
The emotional farewell marked the end of an era for heavy metal enthusiasts worldwide.
