“Ozzy and Sabbath wanted to give back to the city that raised them and to causes that touch so many lives. What we witnessed was not just musical history but human generosity at its finest.” The incredible figure was made possible through a combination of ticket sales, livestream donations, exclusive merchandise, and sponsorships. Black Sabbath's farewell concert has raised a staggering £140 million for children's and Parkinson's charities, the organiser has revealed. A Historic Night in Birmingham 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. Now 76, Osbourne has been dealing with health issues for [] Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert earlier this month raised around $190 million for several charities, according to multiple news outlets. The rocker, who died Tuesday after battling a number of Legendary performer Ozzy Osbourne hosted his final concert on July 5th drawing a big crowd and stacked setlist. Music director and fellow musician Tom Morello curated performances from big names Not only was the “Back to the Beginning” concert featuring the final performances by Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne an overwhelming success from a music standpoint, it also raised nearly $200 million to be split among three charities. Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, who served as Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' show raised 'a ton of money' for local charities, according to music director Tom Morello. A Historic Farewell Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” concert has made history. It raised more money than any other charity concert since the famous 1971 Concert for Bangladesh led by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar. That earlier show helped define what all-star benefit concerts could look like. The Prince of Darkness leaves behind a fortune fit for a king. Ozzy Osbourne reportedly died with £163million in wealth and assets following an impressive decades-long career. The Black Sabbath Marking the end of his legendary career in heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just walk off into the sunset—he blew the sky wide open. In a farewell that was as thunderous as his decades-long reign in music, Ozzy went out exactly the way fans expected: with power, heart, and a world-shaking bang. But no one—not even diehard fans—anticipated that his final bow would set a global record. Ozzy Osbourne left the world just days on from one final, mammoth act of generosity. The Black Sabbath frontman died just over two weeks after the band were reunited barely two miles from where Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' show raised 'a ton of money' for local charities, according to music director Tom Morello. 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 Ozzy Osbourne's final Black Sabbath concert raised $190 million for Parkinson's research, children's hospital, and hospice charities. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s charity concert, Back to the Beginning, has become the highest-grossing charity concert of all time. According to Billboard, the concert which was meant to honor Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance on stage raised approximately $190 million charitable donations. 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 is the highest-grossing charity concert of all time. $175 Million was raised for various charities. 40,000 attendees descended upon Osbourne’s and Black Sabbath’s old stomping grounds with 5.8 million people streaming the concert online, as reported by The Guardian. The heavy metal singer performed from a black throne at a concert that raised money for charity. Thanks to Ozzy Osbourne and the Back To The Beginning concert, nearly $200 million was raised to help those in need.
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