During his last appearance Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford spoke about the retirement decision of Heavy Metal's father, Ozzy Osbourne. Judas Priest's Rob Halford has explained why the band will be missing Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's star-studded farewell concert. Rob Halford, the iconic frontman of Judas Priest, has vowed to continue performing “until I’m 110,” following a light-hearted yet pointed jab from Ozzy Osbourne regarding Halford’s absence from Black Sabbath’s final concert. FILE PHOTO: Rock musicians (L-R) Rob Halford, Ozzy Osbourne and Nikki Sixx pose during a news conference in Los Angeles April 30, 2010 announcing the lineup for their OZZFest concert tour which Latest News ROB HALFORD Says OZZY OSBOURNE Did The Right Thing Canceling Tour Put your feet up, Ozzy — you've earned it. Other metal musicians who star in the game include the late Lemmy Kilmister from Motörhead, Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford, and the Runaways guitarist Lita Ford. In an interview with Metal Hammer magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford expressed his encouragement for another metal music legend, Ozzy Osbourne, after Ozzy declared he would be stopping touring. “I haven't spoken to Ozzy in person, but I sent him a text the other day congratulating him on his Rob Halford Weighs in on Ozzy Osbourne Retiring from Touring Rob Halford was set to provide support with Judas Priest for Ozzy Osbourne on his farewell tour. Due to numerous health issues and the coronavirus pandemic, Ozzy’s tour was postponed. JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford says that legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne should be knighted for his contributions to the music industry. Speaking to Classic Rock, Halford said: "If one Uncategorized ob Halford’s Emotional Farewell Speech for Ozzy Osbourne At Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, 2025, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford delivered a powerful, heartfelt speech marking Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance. He honored Ozzy as “the Prince,” saying while the Prince of Darkness may rest, “the throne is eternal.” His words struck a “It’s the blueprint for metal,” Rob Halford, the singer for Judas Priest, wrote in the liner notes for the album’s 2016 reissue. “It led the world into a new sound and scene.” Halford joined SABBATH for two gigs to support Ozzy Osbourne on his last shows for the "No More Tours" tour in November 1992 in Costa Mesa, California after SABBATH 's singer at the time, Ronnie Judas Priest's Rob Halford has shared his thoughts on Ozzy Osbourne's recent announcement that he would be retiring from touring. Metal legend Rob Halford, the frontman of Judas Priest, was full of emotion after witnessing Ozzy Osbourne’s latest triumphant return to the stage. Following a long period of health challenges, the Prince of Darkness made a powerful comeback, and for Halford—his longtime friend and fellow icon of heavy metal—it was nothing short of magical. Judas Priest singer Rob Halford fronted Black Sabbath during a pair of concerts on Nov. 14 and 15, 1992 in Costa Mesa, Calif. With Ozzy Osbourne set to perform one last time with Black Sabbath, Rob Halford shared the reason he was missing the event. Judas Priest are one of the only veteran metal bands to not be playing Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert this summer. Rob Halford explains why. Rob Halford explained why he and Judas Priest aren't playing Ozzy Osbourne In a new interview with Metal Hammer, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has shared his words of support for fellow metal icon Ozzy Osbourne after the latter's announcement of his 'retirement' from touring. Last month, Ozzy Osbourne stated that his “touring days . . . have ended” following the cancelation of his 2023 spring tour with Judas Priest (due to medical complications). Naturally, there
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