Ozzy Osbourne is an English heavy metal vocalist from Marston Green, Warwickshire. After he was fired from Black Sabbath early in 1979, Osbourne formed a solo band (initially known as Blizzard of Ozz) in November of that year with guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake. Since its inception, the group's personnel have changed frequently. The current lineup includes Most intriguing among the lineup is a Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins supergroup, teased by Sharon Osbourne, who appears in the same interview. “ Tom Morello is going to be playing with Billy Corgan and you know the drummer from Tool [Danny Carey]. Today (July 5), music history will be made as Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, will take to the stage for his final ever live performance, joined by the original Black Sabbath lineup for the first and last time in two decades, in the biggest metal event of all time. FILE – This Jan. 13, 2009 file photo shows the Osbournes, from left, Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne arriving at the FOX Winter All-Star Party in Los Angeles. 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. The Osbourne family has confirmed the death of trailblazing Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne at the age of 76. The legendary heavy metal singer's family expressed their grief in a statement IRON MAN Ozzy Osbourne announces final Black Sabbath gig as band reunite for ‘greatest heavy metal show ever’ with HUGE line up An iconic rock star known as the “Prince of Darkness” is dead at age 76. Ozzy Osbourne died Tuesday, according a statement from the Osbourne family. A cause of death was not provided, but These are all of the supergroups playing at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' farewell concert in Birmingham. The original Black Sabbath line-up of Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward reunited in November 2011 for a world tour and new album. [59] Ward had to drop out for contractual reasons, so the project continued with Rage Against the Machine 's Brad Wilk stepping in for Ward on drums. A Black Sabbath reunion billed as their final performance and Ozzy Osbourne's last ever featured Metallica, GNR, Steven Tyler, Slayer and other stars. The lineup for Ozzy Osbourne’s final show is set to expand with additional acts and surprises. Event producer Andy Copping shared this information, as reported by Hello Rayo. Copping discussed the ongoing changes to the show’s roster and the logistical planning for the historic event. Ozzy Osbourne's passing marks the end of an era in rock music, leaving behind a profound legacy as a pioneering figure in heavy metal and pop culture. His farewell concert in July 2025 reunited the original Black Sabbath lineup, and Ozzy's final performance was streamed globally, raising funds for charity. Ozzy's funeral arrangements remain private, with no confirmed details about his casket Six years after his last concert, Ozzy Osbourne will make his final performance at the ‘Back to the Beginning’ show on July 5th in Birmingham, UK’s Villa Park. The show will also feature a set by the first full reunion of Black Sabbath’s original lineup in almost 20 years. Sammy Hagar and Wolfgang Van Halen have both been picked to join the all-star lineup. “How could anyone refuse 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 by Tony Music Final goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath: the biggest farewell concert in metal history just before singer’s death Ozzy Osbourne left us with the biggest gathering in heavy metal Ozzy Osbourne with his son Jack during a press conference to announce the Ozzfest 2002 line-up and partnership with the WWF at the WWF/World Theater in Times Square in New York City. 3/21/02 Photo In 1997, Tony Iommi disbanded the current line-up to officially reunite with Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath line-up. Vocalist Tony Martin claimed that an original line-up reunion had been in the works since the band's brief reunion at Ozzy Osbourne's 1992 Costa Mesa show, and that the band released subsequent albums to fulfill The journey of Black Sabbath began with the original lineup consisting of guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. Formed in 1969, the band quickly gained popularity with their heavy blues-influenced sound and dark lyrics. They released their debut self-titled album, “Black Sabbath,” in 1970, which became a platinum hit. Over the next Icons of Metal come together to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance July 5th at Villa Park. All Profits From The Show Will Be SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice.
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