Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he gained’t be taking part in a full set with Black Sabbath at their farewell present on July fifth at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. As an alternative, he solely plans to carry out “little bits and items” together with his legendary band.
The once-in-a-lifetime live performance, dubbed “Again to the Starting,” won’t solely characteristic Sabbath and Ozzy, but in addition a full-day lineup together with Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, and lots of extra acts, in addition to brand-new additions Weapons N’ Roses, Device, Rival Sons, and extra.
On his SiriusXM radio present Ozzy Speaks, the singer defined that his ongoing well being points, together with his battle with Parkinson’s illness, will stop him from taking part in a full set with Sabbath.
“I’m not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath however I’m doing little bits and items with them,” disclosed Ozzy. “I’m doing what I can, the place I really feel comfy.”
He added, “I’m attempting to get again on my toes. Once you stand up within the morning, you simply leap away from bed. I’ve to steadiness myself, however I’m not useless. I’m nonetheless actively doing issues.”
It seems that Ozzy will carry out quite a few solo songs together with his personal backing band earlier than Sabbath be part of him for a finale of the metallic band’s classics.
A pair days after the live performance was introduced, Ozzy mentioned his present well being situation, saying on SiriusXM, “I’ve made it to 2025. I can’t stroll, however you realize what I used to be considering over the vacations? For all my complaining, I’m nonetheless alive.”
His spouse and supervisor, Sharon Osbourne, additionally supplied an replace on Ozzy’s well being to The Solar, explaining, “Parkinson’s is a progressive illness. It’s not one thing you may stabilize. It impacts totally different components of the physique and it’s affected his legs. However his voice is nearly as good because it’s ever been.”
The live performance bought out in solely 16 minutes when tickets went on sale this previous Friday (February 14th). See the lineup poster under.