July 20, 2025 • 3 mins
Ozzy Osbourne BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Ozzy Osbourne has been the focus of international headlines since his emotional farewell with Black Sabbath at the monumental Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, 2025, in Birmingham, England. This performance—heralded by Vice, Billboard, MetalSucks, and others as the “greatest heavy metal show ever”—marked the last time the original Sabbath lineup would play together and has been confirmed as not just a career milestone but also a historic philanthropic event, raising over 190 million dollars for charity. All proceeds from the event are being distributed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Acorn Children’s Hospice, and Cure Parkinson’s, with Billboard confirming it as the most lucrative charity concert to date, outshining past events like Live Aid and Hope for Haiti Now.
The concert itself boasted a who’s who of rock, including performances and collaborations with Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Anthrax, Gojira, and more, all performing for free according to Metal Sucks and Vice. Tom Morello orchestrated the day’s musical collaborations, which included Billy Corgan, Steven Tyler, and Travis Barker, among others, resulting in a truly once-in-a-lifetime event.
Ozzy’s solo set, performed seated due to ongoing health struggles, included classic tracks like Crazy Train and Mama I’m Coming Home, before he was joined by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward for Sabbath's signature anthems. Tony Iommi admitted to SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk that the band went in uncertain about Ozzy’s physical limits, crediting Ozzy’s stamina with making the finale possible. Mercury Studios has since announced that a concert film, Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, cut together with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, will hit theaters in early 2026, with a physical release scheduled for the same year, as reported by Loudwire and Consequence.
On the cultural side, the concert was honored by Adidas, who crafted a Birmingham sneaker exclusively for Ozzy and close friends, symbolically tying the city’s heavy metal roots with his legendary status, detailed by Sole Retriever. On social media, coverage has exploded with clips, reactions, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, while Yungblud’s performance of Sabbath’s “Changes” from the event has just been released to streaming, drawing buzz.
Beyond music, Ozzy surprised fans by collaborating with rescued chimps from the Save the Chimps sanctuary in Florida, creating artwork auctioned for charity—The Guardian and American Songwriter highlighted this unique philanthropic effort that blended Ozzy’s penchant for the unexpected with support for animal rescue.
Standing at the twilight of his performing career but firmly in the center of the cultural conversation, Ozzy’s recent days have been defined by global headlines, massive charity feats, shoe collaborations, animal activism, and an upcoming cinematic farewell, solidifying his legacy as both the Prince of Darkness and a generational icon.
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Ozzy Osbourne has been the focus of international headlines since his emotional farewell with Black Sabbath at the monumental Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, 2025, in Birmingham, England. This performance—heralded by Vice, Billboard, MetalSucks, and others as the “greatest heavy metal show ever”—marked the last time the original Sabbath lineup would play together and has been confirmed as not just a career milestone but also a historic philanthropic event, raising over 190 million dollars for charity. All proceeds from the event are being distributed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Acorn Children’s Hospice, and Cure Parkinson’s, with Billboard confirming it as the most lucrative charity concert to date, outshining past events like Live Aid and Hope for Haiti Now.
The concert itself boasted a who’s who of rock, including performances and collaborations with Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Anthrax, Gojira, and more, all performing for free according to Metal Sucks and Vice. Tom Morello orchestrated the day’s musical collaborations, which included Billy Corgan, Steven Tyler, and Travis Barker, among others, resulting in a truly once-in-a-lifetime event.
Ozzy’s solo set, performed seated due to ongoing health struggles, included classic tracks like Crazy Train and Mama I’m Coming Home, before he was joined by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward for Sabbath's signature anthems. Tony Iommi admitted to SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk that the band went in uncertain about Ozzy’s physical limits, crediting Ozzy’s stamina with making the finale possible. Mercury Studios has since announced that a concert film, Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, cut together with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, will hit theaters in early 2026, with a physical release scheduled for the same year, as reported by Loudwire and Consequence.
On the cultural side, the concert was honored by Adidas, who crafted a Birmingham sneaker exclusively for Ozzy and close friends, symbolically tying the city’s heavy metal roots with his legendary status, detailed by Sole Retriever. On social media, coverage has exploded with clips, reactions, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, while Yungblud’s performance of Sabbath’s “Changes” from the event has just been released to streaming, drawing buzz.
Beyond music, Ozzy surprised fans by collaborating with rescued chimps from the Save the Chimps sanctuary in Florida, creating artwork auctioned for charity—The Guardian and American Songwriter highlighted this unique philanthropic effort that blended Ozzy’s penchant for the unexpected with support for animal rescue.
Standing at the twilight of his performing career but firmly in the center of the cultural conversation, Ozzy’s recent days have been defined by global headlines, massive charity feats, shoe collaborations, animal activism, and an upcoming cinematic farewell, solidifying his legacy as both the Prince of Darkness and a generational icon.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Busy. Osborne has been the focus of international headline since
his emotional farewell with Black Sabbath at the Monumental Back
to the Beginning concert on July fifth, twenty twenty five
in Birmingham, England. This performance heralded by Weiss, Billboard, Metal
Sucks and others as the greatest heavy metal show ever,
(00:21):
marked the last time the original Sabbath lineup would play together,
and has been confirmed as not just a career milestone,
but also a historic philanthropic event, raising over one hundred
ninety million dollars for charity. All proceeds from the event
are being distributed to Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorn Children's Hospice
and Cure Parkinson's, with Billboard confirming it as the most
(00:44):
lucrative charity concert to date, outshining past events like Live
Aid and Hope for Haiti Now. The concert itself boasted
a who's who of rock, including performances and collaborations with Metallica,
Guns N' Roses, Tool Slayer, Pantera, Hailstorm, Alison Chain's Anthrax, Gojira,
and more, all performing for free. According to Metal Sucks
(01:08):
and Vice. Tom Morello orchestrated the day's musical collaborations which
included Billy Corgan, Steven Tyler, and Travis Barker, among others,
resulting in a truly won in a Life event. Ozzie's
solo set performs, seated due to ongoing health struggles, included
classic tracks like Crazy Train and Mama, I'm Coming Home
(01:29):
before he was joined by Tony Iomi, Geezer Butler, and
Bill Ward for Sabbath signature anthems. Tony Iomi admitted to
Serious XM's Eddie Trunk that the band went in uncertain
about Ozzi's physical limits, crediting Ozzie's stamina with making the
finale possible. Mercury Studios has since announced that a concert film,
back to the beginning Ozzie's Final Bow Cut, together with
(01:52):
behind the scenes footage and interviews, will hit theaters in
early twenty twenty six, with a physical release scheduled for
the same year, reported by Loudwire and Consequence. On the
cultural side, the concert was honored by Adidas, who crafted
a Birmingham sneaker exclusively for Ozzy and close friends, symbolically
tying the city's heavy metal roots with his legendary status.
(02:15):
Detailed by Soul retriever on social media. Coverage has exploded
with clips, reactions, and behind the scenes glimpses, while Young
Blood's performance of Sabbath's Changes from the Event has just
been released to streaming, drawing buzz Beyond music, Ozzie surprised
fans by collaborating with rescued chimps from the Save the
(02:35):
Chimps Sanctuary in Florida, creating artwork auction for charity. The
Guardian and American Songwriter highlighted this unique philanthropic effort that
blended Ozzie's pension for the unexpected with support for animal rescue.
Standing at the twilight of his performing career but firmly
in the center of the cultural conversation, Ozzie's recent days
have been defined by global headlines, massive charity, feats, shoe collaborates,
(03:00):
animal activism, and an upcoming cinematic farewell, solidifying his legacy
as both the Prince of Darkness and the generational icon.
And that is it for today. Make sure you hit
the subscribe button and never miss an update on Ozzy Osbourne.
Thanks for listening. This has been a quiet Please production.
For more check out Quiet Please dot ai or search
(03:22):
the term biosnap wherever you listen.
Busy. Osborne has been the focus of international headline since
his emotional farewell with Black Sabbath at the Monumental Back
to the Beginning concert on July fifth, twenty twenty five
in Birmingham, England. This performance heralded by Weiss, Billboard, Metal
Sucks and others as the greatest heavy metal show ever,
(00:21):
marked the last time the original Sabbath lineup would play together,
and has been confirmed as not just a career milestone,
but also a historic philanthropic event, raising over one hundred
ninety million dollars for charity. All proceeds from the event
are being distributed to Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorn Children's Hospice
and Cure Parkinson's, with Billboard confirming it as the most
(00:44):
lucrative charity concert to date, outshining past events like Live
Aid and Hope for Haiti Now. The concert itself boasted
a who's who of rock, including performances and collaborations with Metallica,
Guns N' Roses, Tool Slayer, Pantera, Hailstorm, Alison Chain's Anthrax, Gojira,
and more, all performing for free. According to Metal Sucks
(01:08):
and Vice. Tom Morello orchestrated the day's musical collaborations which
included Billy Corgan, Steven Tyler, and Travis Barker, among others,
resulting in a truly won in a Life event. Ozzie's
solo set performs, seated due to ongoing health struggles, included
classic tracks like Crazy Train and Mama, I'm Coming Home
(01:29):
before he was joined by Tony Iomi, Geezer Butler, and
Bill Ward for Sabbath signature anthems. Tony Iomi admitted to
Serious XM's Eddie Trunk that the band went in uncertain
about Ozzi's physical limits, crediting Ozzie's stamina with making the
finale possible. Mercury Studios has since announced that a concert film,
back to the beginning Ozzie's Final Bow Cut, together with
(01:52):
behind the scenes footage and interviews, will hit theaters in
early twenty twenty six, with a physical release scheduled for
the same year, reported by Loudwire and Consequence. On the
cultural side, the concert was honored by Adidas, who crafted
a Birmingham sneaker exclusively for Ozzy and close friends, symbolically
tying the city's heavy metal roots with his legendary status.
(02:15):
Detailed by Soul retriever on social media. Coverage has exploded
with clips, reactions, and behind the scenes glimpses, while Young
Blood's performance of Sabbath's Changes from the Event has just
been released to streaming, drawing buzz Beyond music, Ozzie surprised
fans by collaborating with rescued chimps from the Save the
(02:35):
Chimps Sanctuary in Florida, creating artwork auction for charity. The
Guardian and American Songwriter highlighted this unique philanthropic effort that
blended Ozzie's pension for the unexpected with support for animal rescue.
Standing at the twilight of his performing career but firmly
in the center of the cultural conversation, Ozzie's recent days
have been defined by global headlines, massive charity, feats, shoe collaborates,
(03:00):
animal activism, and an upcoming cinematic farewell, solidifying his legacy
as both the Prince of Darkness and the generational icon.
And that is it for today. Make sure you hit
the subscribe button and never miss an update on Ozzy Osbourne.
Thanks for listening. This has been a quiet Please production.
For more check out Quiet Please dot ai or search
(03:22):
the term biosnap wherever you listen.
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