Ozzy Osbourne Gives Health Update Amid Upcoming Final Performance
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Ozzy Osbourne attends the Ozzy Osbourne Album Special on ... More SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard Channel at at SiriusXM Studios on July 29, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor SiriusXM)
With Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's final farewell show a month away, Ozzy Osbourne has given an update on his health and how he's preparing for his swan song performance at Back To The Beginning. Since 2018, Osbourne has been battling Parkinson's disease among a number of other physical injuries. Recently Osbounre opened up about the extensive physical therapy and training he's been undergoing on the SiriusXM's Ozzy Speaks show.
'I've got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal, Osbourne stated. 'It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. I'm giving it everything I've got."
When asked by co-host Billy Morrison on whether or not he's stressed about performing at Back To The Beginning, Osbourne replied, "Sometimes, but what I do, if I start obsessing all the time, I'll be insane by Friday, you know? So, I'm just taking it one day at a time and when I do it one day at a time. You know, when we were talking about this [obsessive-compulsive disorder], whatever. I have that badly. All I can say is I'm giving 120%. If my God wants me to do the show, I'll do it."
It's clear that Ozzy Osbourne's health has been in decline since he made the decision to retire from touring back in 2019. Prioritizing his health and ensuring he can commit to performaning at Back To The Beginning seems to be his main focus. That being said, fans shouldn't expect Osbourne or Black Sabbath to perform a full 90 minute set. In other recent interviews Osbourne has clearly stated, 'I'm not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath but I am doing little bits and pieces with them. 'I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable.'
From the looks of it, Back To The Beginning seems to be promoting itself more as a celebration of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's legacy, rather than a reunion show. Sure, it is a reunion of the original Black Sabbath lineup, however, the litany of legendary acts billed, namely Metallica, Guns N' Roses, TOOL, and Pantera seems to be the main draw, in addition to the guest musicians booked for the one day festival as well.
In fact, it wouldn't be surprising if the plan was for some of these guest musicians to accompany Osbourne and Black Sabbath during each of their sets. It could be a great way for these iconic metal and rock musicians to show much they've been inspired by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, which seems to be essentially what Back To The Beginning is all about – honoring heavy metal's founders.
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