From Rolling Stone · Kory Grow · · 1m 20s
Ozzy's final goodbye becomes a concert film
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's last performance together hits theaters this October.
In brief
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's last performance together hits theaters this October. Ozzy Osbourne's final concert with Black Sabbath, held in Birmingham just before his death, will be released as a film on October 28. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Ozzy's final show becomes a film
Ozzy Osbourne's emotional goodbye concert with Black Sabbath in Birmingham last July will hit theaters on October 28 as Back to the Beginning.
Sharon explains what Ozzy wanted
Sharon Osbourne said her husband's only wish was to perform again and say goodbye to his fans. He wanted to thank them for their support.
“the only thing that would make him happy was if he could perform again and say goodbye to his fans”
A day-long festival in Birmingham
The Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park stadium featured Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Anthrax, and others, with Tom Morello directing the music.
Black Sabbath's closure moment
Tony Iommi called the performance a closure for the band and a good way to go out. Ozzy performed a solo set followed by four Black Sabbath songs.
“It was a closure for the band, and it was a good way to go out, I think”
Bandmates describe pure emotion
Bassist Geezer Butler felt a wave of love, while drummer Bill Ward said it felt like being in a dream and a place where he belonged.
“To me it was like pure love. It was just a wave of love.”
Tickets on sale September 24
Screening tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on September 24. Full details are available on the Back to the Beginning website.
What matters most
Ozzy Osbourne's final concert with Black Sabbath, held in Birmingham just before his death, will be released as a film on October 28.
