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07-07-2025
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Sharon Osbourne Says She Disinvited 1 Band from Performing at Ozzy Osbourne's Final Concert with Black Sabbath
Sharon Osbourne revealed that she disinvited one well-known band from performing at husband Ozzy Osbourne's final concert event with Black Sabbath on July 5 Speaking ahead of Ozzy's final show with the heavy metal group, she shared that the one band 'wanted to make a profit' 'I'll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked,' Sharon, who manages Ozzy's solo career, saidSharon Osbourne revealed that she disinvited one well-known band from Ozzy Osbourne's final concert event with Black Sabbath. Speaking with Billboard ahead of her husband's final show with the heavy metal group, which took place at England's Villa Park on July 5, Sharon said that one band was removed from performing at the 'Back to the Beginning' concert event because its members 'wanted to make a profit.' "It's not the time to make a profit," Sharon, the 72-year-old TV personality who also manages Ozzy's solo career, told the outlet. "After the show I'll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked." Sharon, who has also managed Black Sabbath aside from her husband's career since 1979, previously told Metal Hammer in June that the unnamed group's removal from the lineup came after a dispute with the its manager, leading her to feel "the worst way I've felt in years." "I had a huge, huge to-do with a manager over this celebration for Ozzy and Sabbath," she explained. "And I don't care what this person says about me, thinks about it, because he doesn't know me. And he's now going around making up b------- lies because I threw his band off the bill." Although some heavy metal fans speculated that the band removed from the bill was Iron Maiden, Sharon dismissed those rumors. "Oh god, no. Ozzy only has respect for the guys in Maiden," she said. The 'Back to the Beginning' concert event took place in the rock band's hometown of Birmingham, England, and also featured a who's-who of rock icons such as Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer and more. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Black Sabbath performed 'War Pigs,' 'N.I.B.,' 'Iron Man' and 'Paranoid' — while Osbourne, 76, also performed solo songs such as 'I Don't Know,' 'Mr. Crowley,' 'Suicide Solution,' 'Mama, I'm Coming Home' and 'Crazy Train.' 'Back to the Beginning' marked the full group's first performance since their The End Tour, which also concluded in Birmingham in 2017. At the July 5 show, since Osbourne's ability to stand and walk has been greatly affected by Parkinson's disease — which he was diagnosed with in 2019 — the rocker sat on a bat-themed throne with a skull design on each arm rest for the performance. Earlier this year, Osbourne confirmed to Billboard that he wouldn't perform a full set with Black Sabbath, saying, "I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable." Osbourne did not perform at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2024 and had to cancel his last scheduled concert at the Power Trip festival in 2023. Recently, the rocker opened up about about "giving 120%" at his final concert on his SiriusXM show Ozzy Speaks, which airs monthly on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard. "If my God wants me to do the show, I'll do it,' he said at the time. Read the original article on People
Express Tribune
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ozzy Osbourne delivers final live performance with Black Sabbath at Birmingham farewell festival
Ozzy Osbourne, aged 76, delivered his final live performance with Black Sabbath on Saturday night at Villa Park in Birmingham, the city where the legendary band was formed. The momentous set concluded a day-long festival titled "Back to the Beginning," serving as both a tribute and a farewell for the Prince of Darkness. Metallica's James Hetfield introduced the evening with a heartfelt homage to Sabbath, crediting them for inspiring generations of musicians. Ozzy's solo set marked his first in nearly seven years and was followed by a reunion performance with original bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—the first time the quartet had played together since 2005. Each act at the festival paid tribute to Osbourne and Sabbath, with performances from Metallica, Pantera, Tool, Anthrax, and others. Sabbath's closing four-song set featured 'War Pigs,' 'N.I.B.,' 'Iron Man,' and a stirring finale of 'Paranoid.' Ozzy, seated on a black gothic throne, addressed the crowd before the final song, expressing heartfelt thanks: 'Your support over the years has made it all possible.' Throughout the night, Osbourne engaged with fans, showing raw emotion during 'Mama, I'm Coming Home' and unleashing full energy on 'Crazy Train.' The show, streamed globally, was organised by Sharon Osbourne and Tom Morello, bringing together decades of heavy metal history in one final, unforgettable moment.
