This summer, Ozzy Osbourne will play his own short set before performing on stage for The Back To The Beginning with Black Sabbath band members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne said he “may be sitting down” for his final performance amid ongoing issues with his health.
The 76-year-old singer will deliver his own short set this summer before he joins Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for their first performance together in 20 years. It forms The Back To The Beginning show on July 5 at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham, where it all began for the rockers in 1968.
Although Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in January 2020, the musician has continued to perform infrequently, including at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which were held in his home city.
The veteran performer acknowledges that this summer’s performance may be his last and that he may have to sit down to perform it. He continued, “I’m used to jumping around and running for two hours on stage.” This time, I don’t believe I’ll be doing much jumping or running. I might be sat down.
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Nevertheless, tickets for the all-day event – a fundraising concert – reportedly sold out within 16 minutes in February as fans scrambled for a chance to see Ozzy and his pals reunite. Ticket prices soared to £795, which left fans fuming.
Speaking to The Guardian this week, Ozzy continued: “I’ll be there, and I’ll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up… We’re only playing a couple of songs each. I don’t want people thinking ‘we’re getting ripped off’, because it’s just going to be … what’s the word? … a sample, you’re going to get a few songs each by Ozzy and Sabbath.”
Three years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, the actor underwent extensive spinal surgery in 2023. The father-of-five admitted this week that he is currently having walking issues but is determined that this won’t stop him from impressing his summer fans.
I exercise, ride my bike, and have a neighbor who works for me. I’ve been laid up for such a long time, so it’s tough. Your strength is the first thing I need to go after lying on my back and doing nothing. The singer described it as “starting all over again.”
“I’ve got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going. I have problems walking. I also get blood pressure issues, from blood clots on my legs.”
Source: Mirror
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