Ozzy Osbourne, born in Birmingham, England, in 1948, rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, formed in 1968. Known as the "Prince of Darkness," he later launched a successful solo career, earning multiple awards including Grammy and MTV honors. In 1996, he created Ozzfest, a renowned annual music festival showcasing heavy metal and hard rock acts. His influential career spans decades, marked by groundbreaking music and a lasting impact on the metal genre.
On July 5, 2025, Ozzy Osbourne had his final musical performance at The Back to the Beginning Concert. This historic evening included a Black Sabbath reunion. It took place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, the birthplace of heavy metal. This 10-11 hour benefit concert, organized by Sharon Osbourne and Live Nation, celebrated Osbourne’s legacy and Black Sabbath’s influence, marking their first performance with the original lineup—Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—since 2005.
Hosted by Jason Momoa and musically directed by Tom Morello, the event featured a revolving stage and an all-star lineup of supporting acts, including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, Gojira, Rival Sons, and two supergroups with guest vocalists like Yungblud and Lzzy Hale.
Notable moments included a drum-off with drummers like Danny Carey and Travis Barker, and video tributes from artists like AC/DC, Elton John, and Dolly Parton. Osbourne performed a solo set with songs like “Crazy Train” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” followed by Black Sabbath’s closing set featuring “Paranoid” and “War Pigs.”
The concert raised approximately $190-200 million, making it the highest-grossing charity concert ever. Proceeds were equally split among Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Acorns Children’s Hospice, and Cure Parkinson’s, supporting causes close to Osbourne, who had Parkinson’s disease. The event was livestreamed globally to 5.8 million viewers, with a 100-minute concert film, Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, slated for theatrical release in 2026.
On July 22, 2025, just 17 days after the concert, Ozzy Osbourne passed away. No specific cause of death was disclosed, though Osbourne had been battling health issues, including a form of Parkinson’s disease diagnosed in 2020. Commemorate and remember the legendary life of Ozzy Osbourne with our Stag Ticket designed in his honour. Printed Size: 3.5" x 5.5"