Ozzy Osbourne's Final Bow: Villa Park Farewell & Legacy
SHOCKING TWIST: Ozzy Osbourne's Farewell Concert Was His LAST EVER GIG, Reveals Close Friend Tom Morello
In a jaw-dropping revelation, close friend and musical director Tom Morello has spilled the tea on Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert at Villa Park, which was actually his LAST EVER PERFORMACE. The Black Sabbath hitmaker, who passed away just three weeks later at the age of 76, had reunited with the band for one last show at the beloved venue.
Tom, a guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, revealed to US radio station Q101 that he felt Ozzy knew his days were numbered after battling Parkinson's disease for many years. "Ozzy Osbourne had lived on the edge for such a long time, the fact he lived as long as he did was a miracle," Tom exclaimed.
The emotional interview, which has left fans and friends stunned, saw Tom recalling the moment he got to thank Ozzy after spending two years with him and his wife Sharon organizing the reunion gig. "I laid out to make it a great show for fans and for them," Tom revealed, adding that Black Sabbath invented heavy metal and Ozzy's music is still widely revered today.
The concert, which was meant to be a farewell performance, was an emotional celebration of Ozzy's life and legacy. "It felt like he knew" if this was going to be his last show, Tom hinted, leaving fans wondering what the rocker's final moments were like.
But what made it even more tragic is that just three weeks later, Ozzy passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 76. His widow Sharon and their children held a private funeral on the grounds of their mansion in Buckinghamshire, with stars including Marilyn Manson and Ozzy's lead guitarist Zakk Wylde in attendance.
In an extraordinary revelation, official documents listed three causes of death for the rock legend: an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, and coronary artery disease. The news sparked a massive outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians worldwide.
BATTLE FOR THE RIGHTS TO OZZY'S STORY
In another shocking twist, it emerged that both the BBC and Paramount+ were racing to produce documentaries on Ozzy's life after being given access to him for the final three years. However, just as the BBC was set to air their documentary, it was pulled at the last minute due to reported concerns from Ozzy's family that the project was being "rushed".
According to a source close to the production, the BBC had initially planned to make a 10-part series called Home To Roost charting Ozzy and Sharon's move back to the UK. But after Ozzy's passing, it was decided to make a one-off film.
What mattered most to the family was the tone and theme of the program, which features Ozzy and Sharon in one of their last interviews together. The insider revealed that the family felt the BBC and makers were trying to rush the project to beat Paramount+ to air, sparking concerns about the overall quality and integrity of the film.
OZZY'S LEGACY LIVES ON
As fans continue to mourn the loss of the rock legend, Ozzy's legacy lives on through his music. His farewell concert at Villa Park will be remembered as one of the greatest performances in heavy metal history, with Tom Morello vowing to make it "the greatest day in the history of heavy metal".
The Black Sabbath frontman may have left us too soon, but his impact on rock music and culture will continue to inspire generations to come.