Overview

• On July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, Osbourne reunited on stage with original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the ‘Back to the Beginning’ concert.
• He announced his retirement from touring in early 2023 following multiple spinal surgeries but returned for the farewell show.
• The star-studded event featured performances from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer and Anthrax before concluding with Black Sabbath’s final set.
• Fans and public figures including Jason Momoa, Ranveer Singh, Vir Das and Elton John shared tributes honouring his influence and legacy.
• As the voice of Black Sabbath and a successful solo artist, Osbourne shaped the sound of heavy metal and inspired generations of musicians.