The world of music is in mourning. Ozzy Osbourne, the star of Heavy Metal, the frontman of the legendary band Black Sabbath. His departure took place only a few weeks after a great concert farewell, which took place in Villa Park.
Music family in a special statement emphasized that Ozzy Osbourne left “surrounded by love”, fulfilling his last will.
The 76-year-old artist said goodbye to the fans during a touching performance, which he described as his “last nod”. On the stage in Birmingham, on a special throne, he thanked the audience for years of support: “You have no idea what I feel – thank you with all my heart.” The concert, which is the only one this year, has become its symbolic parting with the musical world.
Osbourne, a pioneer of the Heavy metal genre, revolutionized music as the leader of the Black Sabbath band, but gained equally great popularity as a soloist. He forever remembered fans with songs such as “Iron Man”, “Paranoid”, “War Pigs”, “Crazy Train” or “Changes”. The indisputable talent and characteristic style made him one of the most recognizable forms of rock.
Ozzy Osbourne is dead. He was struggling with health problems
In recent years, the musician has been struggling with serious health problems. Parkinson's disease, which was diagnosed with him, and complications after injuries suffering from falling in 2019, significantly influenced his life and career. Despite these difficulties, Osbourne in 2022 surprised the fans, appearing on the stage in Birmingham during the closure of the Nations Community Games.
At the beginning of this year, the artist's wife Sharon Osbourne announced that preparations for the concert at Villa Park were underway, which was supposed to be a “perfect farewell” for fans. As promised, the event became a unique tribute to the musical legend and a nod to his fans.
