“This Is His Full Stop”: Ozzy Osbourne Reunites With Black Sabbath for One Final Concert

February 5, 2025 8:42 am

At 76 years old, Ozzy Osbourne looked back on his career in the music industry that started during the 1960s. The years that followed brought him a great deal of fame as he gained the title “Prince of Darkness.” Helping bring heavy metal to the forefront of music, the singer sold over 100 million albums and even gained entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Osbourne even holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And wanting to end his legacy on a high note, it appears that Osbourne will reunite with Black Sabbath for one last concert.

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According to Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, the singer will perform at a fundraising concert in Birmingham on July 5th. The one-day festival will feature more than Black Sabbath as bands like Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and even Anthrax are expected to perform. But when it comes to Black Sabbath, Osbourne will reunite with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward for an unforgettable evening celebrating heavy metal and Osbourne.

Speaking with BBC about the upcoming performance, Sharon explained how excited Osbourne was to get back to the spotlight. “He’s doing great. He’s doing really great. He’s so excited about this, about being with the guys again and all his friends. It’s exciting for everyone.”

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While proud of what her husband accomplished in music, Sharon insisted that the upcoming concert was his last. “Ozzy didn’t have a chance to say goodbye to his friends, to his fans, and he feels there’s no been no full stop. This is his full stop.”

As for the rest of the concert, Sharon promised a memorable lineup. “It’s an endless amount of people. They’re going to be doing some Sabbath songs, some Ozzy songs, and they’ll all mix together.” She continued, “Different little groups will be coming on, but they’re all icons.”

Back in 2017, Osbourne discussed his legacy and work with Black Sabbath. Speaking to fans, the rockstar declared, “We started this in 1968 and now it’s 2017 – I don’t believe that, man. But you know what? We wouldn’t survive if it wasn’t for the fan base. So if you’re a veteran fan, great. If you’re new, welcome. But I can’t tell you enough how grateful we are for your support.”

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