We’ve identified Ozzy Osbourne has been struggling along with his well being over the previous few years. He hasn’t performed a full present since 2018, however goes to be hitting the stage with the reunited full authentic lineup of Black Sabbath for his or her “Again to the Starting” charity live performance later this yr. Whereas we knew we wouldn’t get Ozzy at his full capability, it appears we’ll get much less of him on stage as we orignally thought.
The legend spoke about it on his SiriusXM radio present Ozzy Speaks: “I’m not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath however I’m doing little bits and items with them. I’m doing what I can, the place I really feel comfy.”
Whereas he stated he’s going to do no matter he can to ensure he can do his finest throughout the efficiency, the 76-year-old did share again in 2020 that he was recognized with Parkinson’s Illness. His spouse Sharon lately spoke about Ozzy having some points with strolling as a result of illness, however that his voice was nonetheless rocking. “I’m making an attempt to get again on my ft,” the icon added. “While you stand up within the morning, you simply soar off the bed. I’ve to stability myself, however I’m not useless. I’m nonetheless actively doing issues.”
He added:
“I’ve made it to 2025. I can’t stroll, however 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 people who didn’t do half as a lot as me and didn’t make it.”
The truth that the traditional Sabbath lineup hasn’t performed collectively in twenty years appears like against the law they need to be arrested for. They’ll be joined by a number of Sabbath-inflenced bands, together with Slayer, Metallica, Mastodon, Anthrax, Lamb of God, and Pantera. Proceeds from the “Again To The Starting,” which is going down on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom will go to Remedy Parkinson’s, the Birmingham Kids’s Hospital and Acorn Kids’s Hospice, a Kids’s Hospice supported by the Aston Villa Soccer Membership.
