The best photos from Black Sabbath's Birmingham farewell
The legendary frontman, 76, who has Parkinson's disease, sang while seated on a black throne."I don't know what to say, man, I've been laid up for like six years...thank you from the bottom of my heart," he told the crowd."You are the best, each and every one of you."Famous musicians and celebrities sent in video messages that were played at the show, alongside messages from fans."You are one of the most remarkable singers of our time," Sir Elton John told Osbourne in his message. "You've been through so much crap in the last few years - I hope this is the best day of your life so far."
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