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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne, 76, Undergoing Physical Therapy Ahead of Farewell Show
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is preparing for his final performance, which is set to take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. However, things haven't been easy for Osbourne, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019. On the May 28 episode of SiriusXM's Ozzy Speaks, the Black Sabbath frontman shared an update on his health as he looks forward to the upcoming show. "I've got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal," Osbourne said. "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 co-host Billy Morrison asked Osbourne if he was stressing about the show, the rocker candidly 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." Osbourne's comments come weeks after he chatted with The Guardian about his current health. "I have problems walking. I also get blood pressure issues from blood clots on my legs. I'm used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around. I don't think I'll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down," he told the outlet. Osbourne hasn't played a show since Osbourne, 76, Undergoing Physical Therapy Ahead of Farewell Show first appeared on Men's Journal on May 30, 2025
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
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.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Birmingham Black Sabbath murals reaction 'unreal' says artist
An artist creating a 120ft (36.5m) mural depicting all four original members of Black Sabbath says the reaction so far has been "unreal". The street art is set to be completed in time for the heavy metal band's sold-out concert at Villa Park in July, with artist Mr Murals hoping it will also honour the "creative spirit of Birmingham".Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward will be immortalised on Navigation Street near Grand Central Station. "I can't even process how many people have stopped," the artist said. "I thought it was going to be busy but I didn't think it would be this crazy." Mr Murals added that more than 100 people had stopped him to take photos and ask questions in just one day, with many sharing their memories of Black Sabbath gigs in years gone by. "That's why I love painting outdoors," he added. "I think a lot of other artists love that as well."I'm probably exaggerating that I'm exhausted because of actually working, but I think it is more chatting."I've probably done more chatting the last five days than I have all year." The artwork has been commissioned by Central BID Birmingham with the support of Network Rail. Mr Murals, who has previously painted Osbourne in black and white, also spent more than 200 hours creating the Peaky Blinders mural on the walls of Digbeth Loc Studio. Black Sabbath formed in Aston in 1968. Their final gig will also features dozens of other heavy metal legends, including Metallica, Pantera and Anthrax. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Ozzy Osbourne suffering 'badly' from ADHD, Entertainment News
Ozzy Osbourne is suffering "badly" from ADHD. The 76-year-old rocker is set to reunite with Black Sabbath on July 5 in Birmingham for the Back to the Beginning concert, which is set to be his final show after he was struck by a series of health issues, and he has now admitted the impact of preparing for the gig. He told the Ozzy Speaks podcast on SiriusXM: "All I can say is I'm giving 120 per cent. If my God wants me to do the show, I'll do it." The performance at Villa Park marks Ozzy's first live appearance since 2018 and follows a series of health setbacks, including his 2020 public disclosure of a Parkinson's disease diagnosis. He added on his podcast about the mental toll of preparing to return to the stage: "My head's crazy. ADHD — I have that badly. I will have done the show and died a death before I even started my exercises. "So I try and put it on the back burner. I'm not going up there saying, 'It's going to be great. I'm really confident.'" Ozzy recalled a specific instance of intense fear before a previous show, saying: "I remember being in f-ing Vegas one time being in the dressing room going, 'I'm going to play. I'm going to die'. And I talked myself into blowing the gig. It was only two f-ing songs." Referring to his wife, he added: "Sharon goes, 'Just don't think about it.' I obsess about a f-ing bird c******* on my show." His wife, Sharon Osbourne, 71, has spoken candidly about his condition. Speaking to The Sun, she said: "He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Parkinson's is a progressive disease… it's affected his legs. But his voice is as good as it's ever been." Ozzy's preparation for the show includes rigorous training. He said: "I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. "I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day. I've got this f****** device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is." Ozzy also admitted he is still uncertain whether he will perform standing up or seated, following multiple spinal surgeries related to a 2003 quad bike accident at his Buckinghamshire home. A fall in 2019 displaced metal rods inserted into his back from the crash, which he said has caused more complications than Parkinson's itself. Ozzy was diagnosed with a mild form of Parkinson's in 2003 and delayed going public with his news until 2020. [[nid:717593]]
NZ Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Ozzy Osbourne prepares for final concert amid health challenges
Ozzy Osbourne is set to reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates on July 5 in Birmingham for the 'Back to the Beginning' concert, which is set to be his final show after he was struck by a series of health issues, and he has now admitted
