Ozzy Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne recently issued a message to fans ahead of Ozzy’s farewell performances. She highlighted the importance of celebrating rather than criticizing during these final shows. Her comments were shared in an interview with Kerrang.
The statement focused on setting expectations for fans attending the farewell concerts and encouraging a positive atmosphere.
“I said to Ozzy there’s no pressure on anyone except to enjoy yourselves,” Sharon Osbourne said. “There’s no pressure at all. Nobody’s going to be going, ‘Oh, this one sounded like sh*t. Why didn’t they sing this song?’ We’re all there to celebrate.”
She further continued with her hopes for the audience experience during these significant performances.
“I hope everyone takes something special home with them,” she continued. “I told Ozzy, ‘Everybody’s gonna party.’ That’s what they should be doing.”
Sharon’s message comes as expectation builds for what promises to be a historic moment in rock history.
These farewell shows are part of the “Back to the Beginning” concert, scheduled for July 5th, 2025, at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham. The concert marks the original Black Sabbath lineup’s first performance together in 20 years. It is intended as Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert with the band. The significance of this reunion cannot be overstated, as it brings together the founding members who helped create the heavy metal genre in the early 1970s.
