Ozzy Osbourne Performs Final Black Sabbath Show Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne is preparing for his final live performance with the original Black Sabbath lineup at the Back to the Beginning concert on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, his hometown. This farewell show holds deep personal significance for Osbourne, who described it as his 'final encore' and a chance to thank his fans for their longstanding support. The concert features an impressive lineup of heavy metal legends, including Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Alice in Chains, and others, celebrating the influence Black Sabbath had on the genre. Despite health challenges, including Parkinson's disease and multiple surgeries, Osbourne plans to continue recording music but will retire from live performances after this event. Due to high demand, the concert will also be globally livestreamed, allowing fans worldwide to partake in the historic reunion. Osbourne emphasized the emotional weight of returning to his roots and performing at Villa Park, a place tied to his childhood memories and the band's early days.