Ozzy Osbourne says Parkinson’s has left him unable to stroll, with Black Sabbath’s remaining present set for July fifth.
In late 2023, Ozzy Osbourne introduced he had no intentions of going wherever anytime quickly. Now, which may have been a little bit optimistic since he was additionally battling rumors that he was lifeless, however simply the identical. Now, because the date for Black Sabbath’s remaining present nears, Ozzy and his spouse Sharon are reflecting on this stage in his life and his battle with Parkinson’s.
Talking on his present on SiriusXM, Ozzy Osbourne acknowledged that his situation has left him unable to stroll, though he’s nonetheless grateful he has made it to his 70s. “I’ve made it to 2025. I can’t stroll, however you recognize what I used to be pondering over the vacations? For all my complaining, I’m nonetheless alive. I could also be moaning that I can’t stroll however I look down the highway and there’s folks that didn’t do half as a lot as me and didn’t make it.”
As for the ultimate present with Black Sabbath – which shall be comprised of the unique lineup of Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Invoice Ward – the legendary steel band shall be joined by Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, and extra. This remaining present, dubbed ”Again To The Starting”, will happen on July fifth in Birmingham, England.
The live performance comes 20 years after the band final performed in that unique kind and 5 years after Ozzy Osbourne first introduced his analysis. As spouse Sharon worded it, “He’s very pleased to be coming again and really emotional about this…Parkinson’s is a progressive illness. It’s not one thing you possibly can stabilize. It impacts completely different elements of the physique and it’s affected his legs. However his voice is pretty much as good because it’s ever been.”
It’s extremely unhappy that Ozzy is on this form, however those that shall be attending Black Sabbath’s farewell present will little question be in for an all-timer, particularly with their assist – each on the stage and within the crowd. Ozzy has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame twice: as soon as for Sabbath and simply final 12 months as a solo artist.
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