Ozzy Osbourne just redefined what it means to go out on top. The Prince of Darkness transformed his emotional farewell into something far greater than a concert—he created a legacy of giving that Late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's July 5 farewell performance generated about $190 million for children's hospitals and Parkinson's research charities. Ozzy Osbourne's final concert with Black Sabbath raised $190 for charity. Proceeds for the July 5 show benefited Cure Parkinson's (which Osbourne suffers from), Birmingham Children's Hospital, and On July 5, Ozzy Osbourne put on a farewell concert, performing as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath for the last time in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, UK. Billed as the “Back To The (NewsNation) — Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert, just weeks before his death, was the highest-grossing charity concert of all time, raising $190 million for charities that included a children’s hospital. The show was filmed and is also set to be released in theaters next year. Late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's July 5 farewell performance generated about $190 million for children's hospitals and Parkinson's research charities. Ozzy Osbourne’s final show was more than just a farewell—it raised $190 million (£140 million) for charity. The event’s musical director, Tom Morello, confirmed the amount after the massive “Back to the Beginning” concert held at Villa Park in Birmingham. But the most powerful impact came offstage: the show raised an astonishing $190 million, which will be donated to three charities. According to the BBC, the funds will support Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Acorn Children’s Hospice, and Cure Parkinson’s, a cause close to Ozzy’s heart since his diagnosis in 2019. Black Sabbath’s monumental “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert at Villa Park didn’t just bring fans to their feet—it raised an astounding $140 million for charity, making it one of the most successful benefit concerts in rock history. But the most powerful impact came offstage: the show raised an astonishing $190 million, which will be donated to three charities. According to the BBC, the funds will support Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Acorn Children’s Hospice, and Cure Parkinson’s, a cause close to Ozzy’s heart since his diagnosis in 2019. Black Sabbath’s monumental “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert at Villa Park didn’t just bring fans to their feet—it raised an astounding $140 million for charity, making it one of the most successful benefit concerts in rock history. (NewsNation) — Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert, just weeks before his death, was the highest-grossing charity concert of all time, raising $190 million for charities that included a children’s hospital. The show was filmed and is also set to be released in theaters next year. The highest-grossing charity concerts ever list is topped by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, surpassing the amount raised by FireAid and Farm Aid. The “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham, England on Saturday (July 5), which featured Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne‘s final performances, generated nearly $200 million for charity. Ozzy Osbourne just redefined what it means to go out on top. The Prince of Darkness transformed his emotional farewell into something far greater than a concert—he created a legacy of giving that The highest-grossing charity concerts ever list is topped by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, surpassing the amount raised by FireAid and Farm Aid. Ozzy Osbourne's final concert with Black Sabbath raised $190 for charity. Proceeds for the July 5 show benefited Cure Parkinson's (which Osbourne suffers from), Birmingham Children's Hospital, and On July 5, Ozzy Osbourne put on a farewell concert, performing as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath for the last time in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, UK. Billed as the “Back To The The “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham, England on Saturday (July 5), which featured Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne‘s final performances, generated nearly $200 million for charity. Ozzy Osbourne’s final show was more than just a farewell—it raised $190 million (£140 million) for charity. The event’s musical director, Tom Morello, confirmed the amount after the massive “Back to the Beginning” concert held at Villa Park in Birmingham.
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