Sharon's Ultimate Gift: Inside Ozzy Osbourne's Farewell Concert
SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT OZZY OSBOURNE'S FINAL CONCERT REVEALED IN NEW DOCUMENTARY
In a jaw-dropping trailer for his upcoming documentary, Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon spills the beans about how she organized his farewell concert as a final gift to her beloved husband. The extended trailer for "Ozzy: No Escape From Now" dropped on Friday and has left fans reeling with emotions.
The feature-length film, set to hit Paramount+ on October 7, was produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family and directed by BAFTA award-winner Tania Alexander. The documentary takes an intimate look at Ozzy's six-year health battle, his struggle with depression, and how it affected his mental health and music.
The trailer shows Sharon asking Ozzy if they should do a big farewell show, to which he replies, "I want to say thank you to my fans for the years." The clip then jumps forward, revealing that Sharon had already set a date - July 5th. Billy Corgan from Smashing Pumpkins adds to the camera, "This is Sharon's gift to Ozzy. You deserve this."
But what really gets our attention is how Sharon worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organize the concert, telling the camera, "It's going to be a celebration for everyone." The vibe of the concert was perfect, with Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers saying, "It's just beautiful, you know. The intent is perfect."
Ozzy himself reflects on his decision to do the farewell show, saying, "It's got to be the best show in the world when I do it. Otherwise, what's the point?" This trailer gives us a glimpse into how Ozzy's chronic pain impacted his mental health and informed the music he made during this period.
In an interview with thescholarlynote.com, Sharon revealed that Ozzy's depression was so bad at one point that he would say, "What's the point of even getting up? I'm not working with the physiotherapist. What's the point?" However, his collaboration with Post Malone on the song "Take What You Want" helped him get out of the blues.
The documentary also delves into the making of Ozzy's last two albums - Ordinary Man and Patient Number 9 - both of which contain some of the singer's most reflective work. His son Jack says about Ordinary Man, "I do think that it is less an Ozzy Osbourne album and more a John Osbourne album." Kelly adds, "I took dad to the studio every single day. He would go into the studio in Andrew's basement and get comfortable in this chair...it was like magic."
But what really gets our attention is how Sharon worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organize Ozzy's final concert. The trailer shows her working with producers and band members, all of whom seem to be in awe of her dedication.
We also get a glimpse into Ozzy's life at home, where he would spend hours in his chair, playing music and relaxing. The documentary features footage of him at the studio, as well as behind-the-scenes moments from his performances, including his last-minute decision to play the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
And if that wasn't enough, we also get an exclusive look at Ozzy's soundcheck for his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in October 2024, as well as a preview of his Back To The Beginning show at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025.
The documentary features contributions from some of the biggest names in rock music, including Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Duff McKagan and Slash (Guns N' Roses), Robert Trujillo and James Hetfield (Metallica), Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan (Tool) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers).
With contributions from Ozzy's friends and family, including Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt, Billy Morrison, Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) and Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), we get a truly intimate look at the life of one of rock's greatest legends.
The documentary is set to air on October 7 on Paramount+, but judging by this trailer, it will be worth the wait. Ozzy: No Escape From Now is not just a farewell concert - it's a testament to Ozzy's courage, wit, determination and talent.
And speaking of Ozzy, we can't help but wonder what really went down behind the scenes with the BBC and Paramount+ as they rushed to air their documentaries on the rocker. It was reported that the Osbourne family expressed concerns about the speed at which the shows were made, leading to a sudden change in plans for the BBC's "Ozzy: Coming Home" documentary.
The show was originally set to be a ten-part series called "Home To Roost," charting Ozzy and Sharon's move back to the UK. However, with Ozzy's passing, it was decided that it would be a one-off film. A source told thescholarlynote.com that the BBC had no choice but to pull the show due to concerns about the overall tone and theme.
It seems that both channels were in a "race" to air unseen footage of Ozzy, with the Osbourne family worried that the documentaries might not do justice to their beloved husband's legacy.