Sebastian Bach recently shared his experience trying to watch Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance. He revealed how he ended up having to purchase the stream after initially finding it for free, as reported by Australian Musician.
The former Skid Row frontman described his emotional reaction to Black Sabbath’s farewell concert and the circumstances that led him to buy the official stream.
“Oh, man. I was still recuperating from the concert, the ‘Back To The Beginning’ [charity event which marked Osbourne’s and Black Sabbath’s final performance], [when I found out Ozzy had died],” Bach said. “I never pay for streaming or whatever, but I saw, the day after that concert, there was some footage on YouTube from the pro-shot [livestream of the event], and I cried watching it ’cause I love Black Sabbath and I love seeing them, at their age, get together and play one last time.”
Bach explained how he initially planned to share the experience with friends but encountered an obstacle.
“And so I invited my friends over, ’cause I’ve got quite the stereo system in my living room and I said, ‘Come on over. Let’s watch it.’ So I went on YouTube and it was gone,” he continued. “Sharon [Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife and manager] must have had it pulled down; it wasn’t on YouTube anymore. So I said, ‘eff it.’ I went to the ‘Back To The Beginning’ web site and I bought this stream.”
The musician described the timing and emotional impact of the viewing experience.
“And it was only available for one more day. So I had this packed house — well, I just had a bunch of friends over — and I had paid the money for the stream, and we watched as much as we could,” Bach said. “And it was just so heavy watching them that I wasn’t prepared for him to die. I was still recuperating from watching that concert, which was only one week or a week and a half before he left us. So the day that he died, I was not prepared. I don’t think any of us were prepared, because we had just seen that concert literally days before.”
Bach’s admiration for Ozzy runs deep. It reflects a career-long respect that has shaped his own musical journey and aspirations in the rock world.
BraveWords reported that Bach previously revealed his ultimate dream in rock after being fired from Skid Row in 1996 was to someday be like Ozzy Osbourne. Osbourne maintained a legendary career despite many challenges. This aspiration highlights the profound influence Osbourne has had on Bach’s career trajectory and personal goals in the music industry.
“My ultimate dream in rock n’ roll when I was fired from Skid Row was to possibly someday be like Ozzy Osbourne,” Bach stated in a previous interview. He emphasized how Ozzy’s resilience and longevity served as inspiration during one of the most challenging periods of his career.
Beyond his Skid Row legacy, Wikipedia noted that Bach is recognized not only for his tenure with the heavy metal band but also for his diverse engagement in rock through unique collaborations and reality television appearances. His career has spanned multiple decades. It showcases his versatility as both a musician and entertainer.
The connection between Bach and legendary rock figures extends beyond admiration. Guitar World documented that he has shared stages and memorable moments with other rock icons throughout his career. These experiences have solidified his position within the rock community and demonstrate the interconnected nature of the heavy metal scene that both he and Ozzy helped define.
