Ozzy's Farewell: Black Sabbath Reunion, Dream Duets, and Comic Con Headlining

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Ozzy Osbourne has been at the center of a whirlwind of activity and emotion these past few days as he prepares to close the book on his legendary live performance career. The headline dominating rock and mainstream news: Ozzy is set for his final show ever on July 5 in Birmingham, England, at the massive Back to the Beginning festival. This all-day event, which instantly sold out, will not only mark Ozzy’s swansong as a solo act but also features a historic reunion with the original Black Sabbath lineup—Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—sharing the stage for the first time in two decades, alongside a jaw-dropping lineup of bands like Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Pantera, and Tool. The entire spectacle will be streamed live globally, and fans are buzzing about the Video On Demand access for those who can’t tune in live. Actor Jason Momoa will be hosting, making sure the spectacle isn’t short on star power.

As the big night approaches, Ozzy’s been forthright about the physical challenges of getting stage-ready after years of health battles and surgeries. He confessed on SiriusXM that his endurance training now consists of short walks and light weights, as he works to build up enough stamina to perform just five songs—a powerful but realistic set, considering his condition. Meanwhile, former bandmate Jake E. Lee, shot during a robbery last year, updated fans that his attackers have been caught, expressing relief and excitement about playing at the upcoming show. Ozzy himself reacted with visible shock to news of the shooting, telling TMZ that even after decades apart, Lee’s ordeal hit close to home.

On the media front, clips from Ozzy’s radio show Ozzy Speaks have gone viral after he revealed his dream duet partner remains Paul McCartney—a fanboy confession he delivered with his signature self-deprecation and reverence. Ozzy recounted how meeting McCartney years ago felt “like meeting Jesus Christ” and said he’d still be honored to record with the Beatle, though he doubts it will ever happen. This wishful thinking has been widely picked up by mainstream outlets, further cementing the Prince of Darkness’s lifelong adoration for The Beatles and his enduring place in music’s upper echelon.

Elsewhere, Ozzy is gearing up for some post-concert public appearances. He and the family—Sharon, Kelly, and Jack—have been confirmed as headliners at Comic Con Midlands in Birmingham on July 12 and 13, with tickets and appearance package prices drawing fresh headlines for their steepness. On social media, Ozzy remains active and upbeat, posting about visiting and signing the new Black Sabbath mural, racking up tens of thousands of likes and keeping fan excitement high. All in all, this has been a week of farewells, fanfare, and reflection for one of rock’s most colorful icons, with every indication that Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy is being honored with the spectacle and affection befitting heavy metal royalty.

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