At 76, Ozzy Osbourne is getting ready for what might be a show that means more than any before — a final performance in Birmingham, the same place where it all started. His health may be failing, but he’s holding on tightly to the hope of ending his journey the way he wants to.
This isn’t just any concert. It’s a full-circle moment for the Black Sabbath frontman, who hasn’t done a full show since 2018. Although his body may be weaker now, and years taken their toll, the fire in him still burns, just like it did when heavy metal started.
“Three minutes is a win” – Ozzy Osbourne’s health on the decline prior to last show
A brand new episode of OZZY SPEAKS airs today on @SiriusXM @OzzysBoneyard Ch. 38. On this episode of Ozzy Speaks, @BillyMorrison and I talk about my final performance set for July 5th in my hometown of Birmingham, England. I reflect on the significance of the show, shares… pic.twitter.com/ZZlVePxK2N
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) May 28, 2025
Ozzy isn’t easing into this final show; he’s fighting for it. Years of surgeries, Parkinson’s disease, and mobility issues have made basic movement difficult, let alone performing. And to build the strength needed for the concert, he now trains daily with a live-in therapist in Los Angeles. “Three minutes might mean nothing to you,” he said. “But for me, it’s a win.”
His routine is no joke. He has his blood pressure checked up to 15 times a day, a pulse oximeter strapped to his body, and an early bedtime by 7 pm. The goal of this intense schedule is to rebuild lost stamina. “The first thing to go when you’re laid up is your energy,” Ozzy explained. “So, believe it or not, I’m doing two sets of three-minute walks a day.”
Ozzy Osbourne says either by hook or by crook, he’s going to make it there
Even with all the physical preparation, Ozzy says his biggest battle is not with his body — it’s in his head. “My head’s crazy,” he admitted. “I’ve got ADHD badly, and the stage fright hasn’t left me.” He shared that sometimes the fear is so overwhelming, he talks himself out of performing altogether. “I remember once in Vegas, I sat in the dressing room and said, ‘I’m going to die.’ And I didn’t go on.”
This concert, called Back To The Beginning, is meant to be his final goodbye. Sharon Osbourne, his wife, calls it a “full stop” — a way to close the chapter that illness has kept open for too long. Despite not knowing whether he’ll be standing, sitting, or even using a Segway, Ozzy remains committed: “By hook or by crook, I’m gonna make it there.”