Key Points

Ozzy Osbourne shared that his wife Sharon suggested the Black Sabbath reunion concert to keep him motivated. Despite Parkinson’s limiting his mobility, he promises to give his best performance. The Birmingham show marks the band’s first full reunion in two decades. Metallica and other metal icons will join them for this historic farewell.

Key Points: Ozzy Osbourne credits Sharon for Black Sabbath farewell concert idea

  • Sharon Osbourne proposed the reunion to motivate Ozzy
  • Original Black Sabbath members reunite after 20 years
  • Ozzy battles Parkinson’s but vows to perform
  • Show features Metallica, Slayer, and other metal legends
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Ozzy Osbourne shares final reunion concert was his wife Sharon's idea

Ozzy Osbourne reveals wife Sharon inspired his Black Sabbath reunion show amid Parkinson’s battle, vowing to perform "the best I can."

"It’s something to give me a reason to get up in the morning – Ozzy Osbourne on Sharon’s concert idea"

Washington, May 2

Singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne opened up about Black Sabbath's final reunion concert in July titled 'Back to the Beginning'.

Ozzy shared that the show was his wife Sharon Osbourne's idea because it was "something to give me a reason to get up in the morning," reported People.

"You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong," he shared amid several health setbacks. "You begin to think this is never going to end."

Ozzy also insisted that he would be at the show.

"I'll be there, and I'll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up," he said.

Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame during the 1970s as the lead singer of the band Black Sabbath, is excited about his upcoming farewell concert with his Black Sabbath bandmates, but he shared he won't be able to walk because of his Parkinson's disease.

He will join the original members of Black Sabbath -- Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward -- for the first time in 20 years for one final show, titled The Back to the Beginning, on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

In February, his wife, Sharon Osbourne, shared that "he's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this," as per the outlet.

"Parkinson's is a progressive disease," she added. "It's not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body, and it has affected his legs. But his voice is as good as it's ever been."

Osbourne said earlier, "I have made it to 2025. I can't walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays? For all my complaining, I'm still alive. I may be moaning that I can't walk but I look down the road and there's people that didn't do half as much as me and didn't make it," as per the outlet.

In the past few years, Osbourne has faced several health challenges, including a fourth spinal surgery. He also opened up about his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020.

In February, the legendary musician revealed during his Ozzy Speaks segment on the SiriusXM channel Ozzy's Boneyard that he won't be performing a full set with Black Sabbath during their final show, reported People.

"I'm not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath, but I am doing little bits and pieces with them," he said, adding, "I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable."

"It's my time to go back to the beginning ... time for me to give back to the place where I was born," Ozzy said in a statement at the time. "How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham forever."

Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax and Mastodon will also join Black Sabbath onstage, reported People.

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Rahul K.
What an inspiring story! Despite his health struggles, Ozzy is still pushing forward. Shows true rock spirit 🤘 Reminds me of our own Indian musicians like Usha Uthup who keep performing with such passion even in their later years.
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Priya M.
Parkinson's is such a difficult disease. My grandfather suffered from it too. Hats off to Sharon for being such a supportive partner. In India we say "साथ देने वाला ही सच्चा साथी होता है" (Only those who stand by you are true companions).
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Amit S.
Black Sabbath was my college anthem! Sad to see this is the final concert but glad they're going out with a bang. Wish I could attend but Birmingham is too far. Maybe they should consider a virtual concert for international fans?
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Neha P.
While I admire his determination, I wonder if performing is really the best thing for his health right now. His doctors must have approved it though. The lineup sounds amazing - Metallica and Pantera together is a dream come true for metalheads!
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Vikram D.
Ozzy's attitude is so inspiring - "I may not be able to walk but I'm still alive". This is the kind of positivity we need more of in the world. Also, Birmingham being called the home of metal - I wonder which Indian city would get that title? Probably Mumbai or Bengaluru!
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Sanjay R.
As someone who grew up listening to Black Sabbath cassettes in Delhi's grey market, this news hits hard. Their music crossed all boundaries and reached us even during the license raj days. Wishing Ozzy strength for this final performance. Metal never dies! \m/

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