Ozzy Osbourne Delivers Final Black Sabbath Gig in Birmingham to 40,000 Fans

Ozzy Osbourne delivered an emotional and powerful farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, marking his final live show amid health challenges including Parkinson's disease. The concert featured the original Black Sabbath line-up—Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—reuniting for the first time in 20 years, and was supported by legendary rock bands such as Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Anthrax, and Slayer. Ozzy performed while seated due to his condition but maintained his iconic energy, engaging the crowd with his signature wild-eyed presence and vocal strength. The event, dubbed 'Back to the Beginning,' attracted 40,000 fans and was considered a historic moment celebrating heavy metal's roots, with profits going to charity. Celebrity guests and surprise appearances, including video messages from Elton John and Dolly Parton, underscored the wide influence and reverence for Osbourne and Black Sabbath. The show highlighted the enduring legacy of Black Sabbath as pioneers of heavy metal and the deep connection between Osbourne and his hometown.