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Sharon Osbourne Celebrates Metal’s Resilience
Sharon Osbourne highlights metal’s journey from 'bastards of the industry' to stadium-filling mainstream success.
In brief
Sharon Osbourne highlights metal’s journey from 'bastards of the industry' to stadium-filling mainstream success. Sharon Osbourne celebrated Black Sabbath’s legacy and metal’s acceptance after Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance. Originally reported by NME.
Sharon Osbourne Opens Show
Sharon Osbourne opened up about the epic 'Back To The Beginning' show and new movie, sharing how she wanted the night to celebrate artists considered 'the bastards of the music industry for so long'.
Villa Park Event Details
The mammoth show took place at Villa Park in Birmingham last summer, marking Ozzy Osbourne’s final solo performance and Black Sabbath’s original line-up’s last ever show.
20+ Years Since Last Live Performance
It was the first time Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward performed live together in more than 20 years, organised by Sharon with musical direction from Tom Morello.
Star-Studded Performances
Performances came from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Gojira, Anthrax, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Rival Sons, Halestorm, Yungblud, Nuno Bettencourt, Ghost’s Tobias Forge, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Andrew Watt, Steven…
Ozzy’s Health Challenges
Ozzy was warned by doctors 'just 10 days prior' he would be unable to play live due to poor health, including emphysema causing severe breathing difficulties.
Ozzy’s Performance Setlist
The concert setlist included solo tracks 'I Don’t Know', 'Mr. Crowley', 'Suicide Solution', 'Mama, I’m Coming Home', and 'Crazy Train', plus Black Sabbath classics like 'War Pigs', 'N.I.B.', 'Iron Man', and 'Paranoid'.
Jason Momoa’s Surprise Role
Sharon didn’t tell Aquaman star Jason Momoa he’d be 'essentially MCing the entire day' until the last minute, surprising him with the request.
Film Release Date
The concert film 'Back To The Beginning' arrives in cinemas worldwide for a limited run from October 28, raising £11million for charity.
The bottom line
Sharon Osbourne celebrated Black Sabbath’s legacy and metal’s acceptance after Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance.
