Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler played their last concert together as members of Black Sabbath in 2017, but have been reunited through their shared love of Aston Villa. The Birmingham Football Club Aston Villa went all out to honor Ozzy Osbourne on Wednesday night (Jan 29), paying tribute to the rock legend and lifelong Villa supporter with a massive banner before their Champions League match. The band is performing at the stadium in Birmingham on 5th July, in Ozzy Osbourne's last gig. As one of the most historic clubs in English football, Aston Villa have got plenty of famous supporters. 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 all-day music event, 'Back to the Beginning', is set to be the largest rock concert ever held at Villa Park and The Black Sabbath frontman will be cheering on his local team this evening Ozzy Osbourne has sent a message of support to Aston Villa ahead of the team’s Champions League tie against Bayern Munich. Looking back at his final concert at Villa Park, Ozzy Osbourne gave the people of Birmingham one final message of appreciation for the years of support. The music icon passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76. It is incredible that he, his people, and Aston Villa were able to hold one last event, a sight that will live on in the memory of those who had followed him and Black Sabbath 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 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 Aston Villa Football Club honoured legendary supporter Ozzy Osbourne with a gargantuan tifo display ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Celtic on Wednesday 29th January. Premier League club Aston Villa have issued a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and his "special connection" to the club after the rock legend's death at the age of 76. The former Black Sabbath 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. Aston Villa paid a heartfelt tribute to Black Sabbath frontman and music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away aged 76. 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. Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne has sadly passed away aged 76, with the former lead vocalist being a well-known Aston Villa fan. Lee Child, author of the bestselling Jack Reacher series of books11 of 32 The Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne is a claret and blue believer12 of 32 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. Ozzy Osbourne - In fact, Osbourne's bandmates Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler are also Villa fans. What football club does Ozzy Osbourne support? Aston Villa: Prince William Other fans include actor Tom Hanks, British Prime Minister David Cameron and singer Ozzy Osbourne. Who supports Drake football? When he used his powers for his own benefit. Drake is a massive Toronto Raptors fan. The Canadian can often be seen courtside at their biggest games. And he appeared to have taken note of The heavy metal icons will join Ozzy Osbourne for his final show this Saturday 5th July. Watch the stage times here.
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