Ozzy Osbourne Prepares for Final Concert Amid Health Challenges

Ozzy Osbourne is determined to perform at Black Sabbath's final reunion concert, 'Back to the Beginning,' in Birmingham on July 5, despite ongoing health issues including Parkinson’s disease and recent spinal surgery. Osbourne, who has faced a series of medical setbacks and mobility challenges, emphasized he will do his best, even if he may need to sit during the performance. The concert will mark the first time in 20 years that the original Black Sabbath lineup—Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—will play together, with Osbourne set to deliver a short solo set as well. The event, conceived by Sharon Osbourne to motivate Ozzy during his recovery, has been carefully planned to accommodate his physical limitations, with both the band and Osbourne noting the challenges of returning to the stage. While only a few songs will be performed by each act, the festival will also feature other major metal bands. Osbourne and his bandmates acknowledged the emotional and physical hurdles, but expressed a strong commitment to making the farewell a meaningful occasion for fans.