In a momentous event that marked the end of an era, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath delivered their long-anticipated farewell concert at the iconic Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5th. The sold-out show drew more than 40,000 passionate fans from around the world, eager to witness the legendary band’s final performance on their hometown soil—a fitting tribute to the band’s enduring Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after farewell show The heavy metal star reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park earlier in July. If Aston Villa were going to use his music for their new kit launch video, Ozzy Osbourne wanted to be in it. “We were approached in mid-late June,” his wife, Sharon Osbourne, told The Athletic The band is performing at the stadium in Birmingham on 5th July, in Ozzy Osbourne's last gig. Aston Villa today announced that rock legend and Aston native Ozzy Osbourne will perform at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5. Osbourne will be joined by the original Black Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – marking their first performance in 20 years. The Black Sabbath star, who has died at the age of 76, was as electrifying as ever during his final performance at Villa Park on July 6. The Black Sabbath reunion was a truly heavy metal farewell for Ozzy Osbourne Despite the seated performance, his voice carried across Villa Park and he was more than capable of giving the crowd a Join us as we celebrate the legendary Ozzy Osbourne's final live performance at Birmingham's Villa Park. This poignant farewell, titled 'Back to the Beginnin Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed that the original Black Sabbath line-up will reunite for the star' 'final bow' at Villa Park Stadium this summer. On Saturday, July 5 2025, Ozzy will be joined Aston Villa FC honoured one of its most iconic fans. “Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. The Last Amen: An Exhaustive Review of Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Concert at Villa Park with full setlists lineups and more. Ozzy Osbourne's final concert drew 40,000 fans to Villa Park, Birmingham, alongside a 5.8 million-strong livestream audience. Black Sabbath performed iconic hits like "War Pigs," "Iron Man," and "Paranoid," marking a poignant end to their legacy. Witness the legendary Ozzy Osbourne’s final full concert performance, captured live at Villa Park, Birmingham, on July 5, 2025. This powerful show marks the end of an era, as the Prince Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76 just weeks after final Black Sabbath gig The Black Sabbath reunion concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, in early July was not far from the Crown pub where they played The Rock legend bid farewell to fans in a powerful hometown show at Villa Park before passing away peacefully at 76. Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76, just weeks after a powerful final farewell Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, just weeks after his final show with Black Sabbath on July 5. Here's everything to know about the benefit concert and the rocker's parting words to fans from the stage. Metal history was made on July 5th, 2025, when Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath returned to where it all began for one final, thunderous bow. Now, just days after the unforgettable event, details have been confirmed for the official concert film that will immortalize the momentous Back to the Beginning farewell show—held at Villa Park in Birmingham. Adding to the emotional gravity of the night, Birmingham city officials confirmed plans to erect a life-size bronze statue of Ozzy Osbourne in Aston Park, just blocks from where he grew up. There are stories he worked as a car park attendant in his teens, while others claim he wasn't much of a football fan and had never been to a match. Either way, Ozzy has shared snaps in Villa shirts and the Villa fans have repaid the love in the stands. Ozzy Osbourne ’s health issues have been well documented in recent years, but the ‘Prince Of Darkness’ vowed he’d return to the stage for a royal send off at some point in the future. That time has come. Heavy metal heavyweights from past and present will come together at Birmingham’s Villa Park on 5 July 2025 to celebrate pioneers Black Sabbath in their final ever show titled
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