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Yahoo
3 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
4 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.
AsiaOne
4 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]]
Khaleej Times
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'I am doing little bits and pieces': Ozzy Osbourne on final Black Sabbath show
Singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame during the 1970s as the lead singer of the band Black Sabbath, talked about his performance at the final Black Sabbath reunion concert. On the SiriusXM channel Ozzy's Boneyard, the legendary rocker revealed during his Ozzy Speaks segment that he won't be performing a full set with Black Sabbath during their final reunion concert in July titled Back to the Beginning. "I'm not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath but I am doing little bits and pieces with them," said Ozzy, adding, "I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable." "I am trying to get back on my feet," the Crazy Train singer continued. "When you get up in the morning, you just jump out of bed. I have to balance myself, but I'm not dead. I'm still actively doing things." Although he is facing several health issues, Ozzy is still determined to put on a show for fans, even if expectations need to be lowered. Earlier, his wife, Sharon, shared that he could no longer walk because of Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2003. "He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this," she said. "Parkinson's is a progressive disease. It's not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body, and it's affected his legs," Sharon said, adding, "But his voice is as good as it's ever been." Black Sabbath announced its final concert, which will take place on July 5 in Birmingham's Villa Park. "It's my time to go back to the beginning ... time for me to give back to the place where I was born," Ozzy said in a statement. "How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham for ever." Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, and Mastodon will join Black Sabbath onstage, reported People.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guns N' Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa & More Join Black Sabbath's Final Concert
Guns N' Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa and more have been added to the lineup for Black Sabbath's final reunion concert. On Monday (Feb. 17), Ozzy Osbourne's official Instagram account revealed the new additions to the star-studded Back to the Beginning show, set for July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. More from Billboard Ozzy Osbourne Confirms He Won't Play a Full Black Sabbath Set at Final Show Paquita la del Barrio, Iconic Mexican Singer, Dies at 77 Kendrick Lamar & SZA Team Up for a Super Bowl Halftime First on Billboard 200 Chart Aquaman actor Momoa will host the event, while Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello will serve as musical director. Other newly announced acts include Rival Sons, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, songwriter-producer Andrew Watt, and bassist Dave Ellefson. In early February, Black Sabbath confirmed details of their last-ever live performance, which will feature the classic lineup of Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. It will be the first time the original band has performed together in two decades. 'I'm not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath but I am doing little bits and pieces with them,' Osbourne said recently on his Ozzy Speaks program on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard. 'I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable.' Osbourne hasn't staged a full concert since Dec. 31, 2018, the final date of his No More Tours trek. Just two months later, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's, and his health has since impacted further large-scale performance plans, leading to numerous cancellations. Described as 'the final show' on promotional artwork, the Back to the Beginning lineup also features Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, Lamb of God, Mastodon, Alice in Chains and Halestorm, Gojira, among others. Check out the updated lineup poster for Black Sabbath's final show on Instagram below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
