Ozzy Osbourne recently gave a deeply emotional interview ahead of Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, taking place July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham. Here’s what he shared:
🎤 Ozzy Opens Up on His Health & Emotions
- Ozzy, now 76 and battling Parkinson’s disease and historic spinal injuries, candidly said, “I can’t walk… For all my complaining, I’m still alive”
- Despite mobility challenges, his voice remains strong: Sharon Osbourne confirmed his vocal performance is unaffected .
- He’s “giving 120%” in training—working with vocal coaches, personal trainers, and physical therapists—to ensure he shows up and “does the best I can”
🏡 Why Birmingham Matters
- Ozzy has deep roots in Aston—he recalls washing cars near Villa Park as a teen, calling it the place that shaped his ambition
- “It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning… time for me to give back to the place where I was born,” he remarked
🎶 What to Expect on July 5
- Ozzy emphasized he won’t perform a full set; instead, he’ll likely perform a handful of songs — possibly seated—both solo and with Black Sabbath
- The event features the original lineup—Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward—together on stage for the first time in 20 years. Supporting acts include Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Pantera, Slayer, Tool, Gojira, and more, under musical direction by Tom Morello
- All proceeds will benefit Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice
🌟 A Final Farewell
- Ozzy described feeling an overwhelming mix of nerves, pride, gratitude, and emotion—as he would in any big performance—and knows this will be his full stop .
- Referencing his family and the fans, he said: “After this show… I’m done, done, done!”
- Candidly, he added: “I don’t want to die in a hotel room somewhere… I want to spend the rest of my life with my family.
🍂 What Makes This Moment Special
- This is not just a concert—it’s a heartfelt goodbye in the city and stadium that launched Black Sabbath in the late ’60s.
- Ozzy sees it as both a personal farewell and a celebration of his legacy and the genre he helped define: heavy metal.
There’s no official full video yet, but several outlets have shared excerpts and heartfelt quotes from this interview. If you’d like, I can continue to monitor for video highlights or full clips.
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