July 6, 2025 • 3 mins
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Ozzy Osbourne just delivered one of the most significant moments in rock history, taking the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, for what he declared his last-ever solo and Black Sabbath performances. The Back to the Beginning concert became a historic send-off for the legendary Prince of Darkness, drawing 40000 fans and headline tributes from major outlets like the Associated Press, ABC News, and Sky News. Rising from beneath the stage on a black throne, Ozzy kicked off his set with I Dont Know and belted out solo classics like Mr. Crowley, Suicide Solution, Mama Im Coming Home, and closed with the iconic Crazy Train. His vocals, notably strong despite years of health setbacks—including a high-profile battle with Parkinsons and spinal injuries—reminded the world of his enduring presence and influence in heavy metal. Joining him for his solo finale were Zakk Wylde, Adam Wakeman, Alice in Chains Mike Inez, and Travis Barker on drums.
The nights most monumental moment came when Ozzy reunited with Black Sabbath for the first time in two decades. Original members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward joined him for a short but electrifying set, ending with Paranoid and marking their last-ever performance together. This was a full-circle moment in the same city where Black Sabbath formed in 1968, capturing the essence of the band that many credit with inventing heavy metal. Notably, the show acted as a reunion of rock royalty as Metallica, Guns N Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Anthrax, and more performed tributes throughout the day, while celebrities like Jack Black, Dolly Parton, and Elton John sent video well-wishes. Elton hailed Ozzy as the king and the legend.
Social media exploded with footage and tributes, particularly clips of Ozzy saluting fans and urging Let the madness begin from his throne. The event’s livestream and video on demand drew huge interest, with fans worldwide witnessing this milestone.
Business-wise, Ozzy also made headlines this week for partnering with Birmingham’s Jolie Beauty to launch a new line of cosmetic products—a striking pivot from his usual ventures and a testament to his status as a pop culture icon beyond music. Jolie Beauty teased the collaboration as merging rock aesthetics with high-quality makeup, signaling Ozzy’s intent to leave a mark in yet another industry.
Speculation surrounds Ozzy's future—from potential biographical projects to possible one-off appearances. However, all reporting from mainstream outlets confirms that this week marks his official retirement from live performance—a moment that will likely stand as one of his life's defining chapters.
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Ozzy Osbourne just delivered one of the most significant moments in rock history, taking the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, for what he declared his last-ever solo and Black Sabbath performances. The Back to the Beginning concert became a historic send-off for the legendary Prince of Darkness, drawing 40000 fans and headline tributes from major outlets like the Associated Press, ABC News, and Sky News. Rising from beneath the stage on a black throne, Ozzy kicked off his set with I Dont Know and belted out solo classics like Mr. Crowley, Suicide Solution, Mama Im Coming Home, and closed with the iconic Crazy Train. His vocals, notably strong despite years of health setbacks—including a high-profile battle with Parkinsons and spinal injuries—reminded the world of his enduring presence and influence in heavy metal. Joining him for his solo finale were Zakk Wylde, Adam Wakeman, Alice in Chains Mike Inez, and Travis Barker on drums.
The nights most monumental moment came when Ozzy reunited with Black Sabbath for the first time in two decades. Original members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward joined him for a short but electrifying set, ending with Paranoid and marking their last-ever performance together. This was a full-circle moment in the same city where Black Sabbath formed in 1968, capturing the essence of the band that many credit with inventing heavy metal. Notably, the show acted as a reunion of rock royalty as Metallica, Guns N Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Anthrax, and more performed tributes throughout the day, while celebrities like Jack Black, Dolly Parton, and Elton John sent video well-wishes. Elton hailed Ozzy as the king and the legend.
Social media exploded with footage and tributes, particularly clips of Ozzy saluting fans and urging Let the madness begin from his throne. The event’s livestream and video on demand drew huge interest, with fans worldwide witnessing this milestone.
Business-wise, Ozzy also made headlines this week for partnering with Birmingham’s Jolie Beauty to launch a new line of cosmetic products—a striking pivot from his usual ventures and a testament to his status as a pop culture icon beyond music. Jolie Beauty teased the collaboration as merging rock aesthetics with high-quality makeup, signaling Ozzy’s intent to leave a mark in yet another industry.
Speculation surrounds Ozzy's future—from potential biographical projects to possible one-off appearances. However, all reporting from mainstream outlets confirms that this week marks his official retirement from live performance—a moment that will likely stand as one of his life's defining chapters.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Ozzy Osbourne just delivered one of the most significant moments
in rock history, taking the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham, England,
for what he declared his last ever solo and Black
Sabbath performances. The Back to the Beginning concert became a
historic sendoff for the legendary Prince of Darkness, drawing forty
(00:20):
thousand fans and headline tributes from major outlets like The
Associated Press, ABC News and Sky News. Rising from beneath
the stage on a black throne, Ozzie kicked off his
set with I Don't Know and belted out solo classics
like Mister Crowley, Suicide Solution, Mama in Coming Home, and
closed with the iconic Crazy Train. His vocals, notably strong
(00:44):
despite years of health setbacks, including a high profile battle
with Parkinson's and spinal injuries, reminded the world of his
enduring presence and influence in heavy metal. Joining him for
his solo finale were Zack Wilde, Adam Wakeman, Alison Janes,
Mike Ines and Travis Barker on drums. The Knight's most
monumental moment came when Ozzi reunited with Black Sabbath for
(01:08):
the first time, in two decades. Original members Tony Iomi,
Deezer Butler and Bill Ward joined him for a short
but electrifying set, ending with Paranoid and marking their last
ever performance together. This was a full circle moment in
the same city where Black Sabbath formed in nineteen sixty eight,
capturing the essence of the band that many credit with
(01:29):
inventing heavy metal. Notably, the show acted as a reunion
of rock Royalty, as Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera,
Anthrax and more performed tributes throughout the day, while celebrities
like Jack Black, Dolly Parton, and Elton John sent video
well wishes. Elton hailed Ozzy as the king and the legend.
(01:51):
Social media exploded with footage and tributes, particularly clips of
Ozzie saluting fans and urging let the madness begin from
his throne. The event's live stream and video on demand
drew huge interest, with fans worldwide witnessing this milestone. Business Wise,
Ozzie also made headlines this week for partnering with Birmingham's
Jolly Beauty to launch a new line of cosmetic products,
(02:14):
a striking pivot from his usual ventures and a testament
to his status as a pop culture icon beyond music.
Jolly Beauty teased the collaboration as merging rock aesthetics with
high quality make up, signaling Ozzie's intent to leave a
mark in Yet another industry Speculation surrounds Ozzy's future, from
potential biographical projects to possible one off appearances. However, all
(02:36):
reporting from mainstream outlets confirms that this week marks his
official retirement from live performance, a moment that will likely
stand as one of his life's defining chapters. And that
is it for to day. 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
(02:59):
the term bios nap wherever you listen
Ozzy Osbourne just delivered one of the most significant moments
in rock history, taking the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham, England,
for what he declared his last ever solo and Black
Sabbath performances. The Back to the Beginning concert became a
historic sendoff for the legendary Prince of Darkness, drawing forty
(00:20):
thousand fans and headline tributes from major outlets like The
Associated Press, ABC News and Sky News. Rising from beneath
the stage on a black throne, Ozzie kicked off his
set with I Don't Know and belted out solo classics
like Mister Crowley, Suicide Solution, Mama in Coming Home, and
closed with the iconic Crazy Train. His vocals, notably strong
(00:44):
despite years of health setbacks, including a high profile battle
with Parkinson's and spinal injuries, reminded the world of his
enduring presence and influence in heavy metal. Joining him for
his solo finale were Zack Wilde, Adam Wakeman, Alison Janes,
Mike Ines and Travis Barker on drums. The Knight's most
monumental moment came when Ozzi reunited with Black Sabbath for
(01:08):
the first time, in two decades. Original members Tony Iomi,
Deezer Butler and Bill Ward joined him for a short
but electrifying set, ending with Paranoid and marking their last
ever performance together. This was a full circle moment in
the same city where Black Sabbath formed in nineteen sixty eight,
capturing the essence of the band that many credit with
(01:29):
inventing heavy metal. Notably, the show acted as a reunion
of rock Royalty, as Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera,
Anthrax and more performed tributes throughout the day, while celebrities
like Jack Black, Dolly Parton, and Elton John sent video
well wishes. Elton hailed Ozzy as the king and the legend.
(01:51):
Social media exploded with footage and tributes, particularly clips of
Ozzie saluting fans and urging let the madness begin from
his throne. The event's live stream and video on demand
drew huge interest, with fans worldwide witnessing this milestone. Business Wise,
Ozzie also made headlines this week for partnering with Birmingham's
Jolly Beauty to launch a new line of cosmetic products,
(02:14):
a striking pivot from his usual ventures and a testament
to his status as a pop culture icon beyond music.
Jolly Beauty teased the collaboration as merging rock aesthetics with
high quality make up, signaling Ozzie's intent to leave a
mark in Yet another industry Speculation surrounds Ozzy's future, from
potential biographical projects to possible one off appearances. However, all
(02:36):
reporting from mainstream outlets confirms that this week marks his
official retirement from live performance, a moment that will likely
stand as one of his life's defining chapters. And that
is it for to day. 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
(02:59):
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