Ozzy Osbourne addressed concerns about his upcoming final performance in an exclusive interview with The Guardian.
“I do weights, bike riding, I’ve got a guy living at my house who’s working with me. It’s tough – I’ve been laid up for such a long time. I’ve been lying on my back doing nothing, and the first thing to go is your strength,” Osbourne said.
“It’s like starting all over again. I’ve got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going. I have problems walking. I also get blood pressure issues, from blood clots on my legs,” he continued. “I’m used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around. I don’t think I’ll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down.”
“We’re only playing a couple of songs each. I don’t want people thinking ‘we’re getting ripped off,’ because it’s just going to be… what’s the word?… a sample, you’re going to get a few songs each by Ozzy and Sabbath,” he explained.
The Black Sabbath frontman is preparing for his all-star reunion concert in July.
The upcoming performance represents a special event with deep personal significance for the legendary musician and his family.
The final concert, titled ‘Back To The Beginning,’ emerged from an initiative by his wife, Sharon Osbourne. The New Zealand Herald revealed that Sharon conceived the idea to give him a sense of purpose during his ongoing health battles.
The event will take place at Villa Park football stadium on July 5. Blabbermouth noted that Osbourne will perform selected pieces with Black Sabbath instead of a full set to accommodate his physical limitations.
Hello Magazine documented Osbourne’s battle with Parkinson’s disease. The condition has significantly impacted his mobility. Despite these challenges, the Prince of Darkness maintains his commitment to delivering a memorable performance for his fans.
The concert marks a fitting conclusion to Osbourne’s illustrious career. The modified format enables his participation while respecting his current health situation.
