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Ozzy Osbourne has had a very long and successful career since first gaining fame as Black Sabbath's lead vocalist in the 1970s, and after over fifty years in the spotlight, he is more than ready to keep going.MORE: Ozzy Osbourne to perform at LA Rams half-time show ahead of London moveEven after recent years marred with health setbacks, the star maintains that he is not bidding farewell to the stage anytime soon.What's more, the singer revealed that he is determined not only to do a few concerts here and there, but get back on the road and on tour.WATCH: Sharon and Ozzy's wild love storyMORE: Sharon Osbourne breaks silence after BBC confirms return of The OsbournesSpeaking with People Magazine, he cheekily and boldly stated that: "I am determined to get back on stage even if I have to be nailed to a board and wheeled on."He maintained: "Survival is my legacy," and he has certainly proved it's true.In his 73 years, he has gone through alcohol and drug addiction, several arrests, ups and downs with his wife of forty years, Sharon Osbourne, and more recently, various health setbacks.A post shared by Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne)The star just released a brand new albumHe admitted his 2019 surgery after a fall worsened the pain from a previous accident "really messed me up," and since then he has had two additional procedures, most recently in July.MORE: Ozzy Osbourne opens up about Parkinson's as he says he 'doesn't want to die in America'MORE: Sharon Osbourne reveals adorable meaning behind baby granddaughter's namePlus, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after the accident, and as a result, depends on a cane to walk and struggles with his speech.

Ozzy Osbourne has opened up about his determination to keep touring, despite being held back by a litany of health complications in recent years.Osbourne recently gave his first live performance in over three years during a surprise appearance at the closing ceremony for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Following his performance – which he delivered with the assistance of a back brace – Osbourne has said in a new interview with People that he’s felt a newfound eagerness to return to the touring lifestyle.“It’s where I belong,” he told the publication, noting that “the relationship I have with my audience is the biggest love affair of my life”.

People profile published Wednesday.“It’s where I belong,” Osbourne said about touring. “The relationship I have with my audience is the biggest love affair of my life.”The father of five continued: “I am determined to get back on stage even if I have to be nailed to a board and wheeled on. Survival is my legacy.”The singer also discussed how his alter ego of the “Prince of Darkness” followed him home after his concerts.

Ozzy Osbourne has shared one more preview of the record: a cut called ‘Nothing Feels Right’ that features Zakk Wylde on guitar.Wylde has regularly toured with Ozzy and played guitar for several of his solo albums, such as 1988’s ‘No Rest for the Wicked’, 1991’s ‘No More Tears’, 1995’s ‘Ozzmosis’, 2001’s ‘Down to Earth’ and multiple live records.However, ‘Nothing Feels Right’ marks the first time the Black Label Society frontman has appeared on an Osbourne album since 2007’s Black Rain’ – he was absent from both 2010’s ‘Scream’ and 2020’s ‘Ordinary Man’. He rejoined Osbourne’s live band in 2017.

BBC.The original show, which aired on MTV from 2002 to 2005, followed the domestic life of Ozzy, Sharon and their children Jack and Kelly in Beverly Hills, California.As Ozzy and Sharon look to move back to the UK, the BBC have announced a new reality series which will follow the family as they settle into their new life in Buckinghamshire, where they own a Grade II listed property, Welders House.In a statement to NME, Clare Sillery, head of commissioning on BBC documentaries, said: “Twenty years ago the Osbournes left Britain for a life in LA. Now they are coming ‘home to roost’, back to their family home, pretty much as they left it all those years ago.“In this new series BBC viewers will be able to follow the family as they settle back into their new life in a Buckinghamshire village… it promises to be a funny, moving and honest insight into their new life back in the UK.”A release date for the series is yet to be announced.In an interview with the Observer, the Black Sabbath frontman explained he wanted to return to the UK due to the amount of mass shootings in the US.“Everything’s fucking ridiculous here,” Ozzy said.

Naman Ramachandran After more than two decades in Los Angeles, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are returning home to the U.K., with gun crimes in the U.S. being a primary reason. “Everything’s fucking ridiculous there. I’m fed up with people getting killed every day. God knows how many people have been shot in school shootings. And there was that mass shooting in Vegas at that concert… It’s fucking crazy,” Osbourne told The Observer in an interview. “And I don’t want to die in America. I don’t want to be buried in fucking Forest Lawn,” Osbourne added. “I’m English. I want to be back. But saying that, if my wife said we’ve got to go and live in Timbuktu, I’ll go…. But, no, it’s just time for me to come home.”

Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he and his wife Sharon are relocating from Los Angeles to the UK.The Birmingham-raised Black Sabbath frontman, 73, told the Observer he was “fed up” with the number of mass shootings in his adopted home nation. He also said he does not want to die in the US and be buried in Forest Lawn, the California cemetery favoured by many celebrities.The couple, who married in 1982, are to move to their 120-year-old Grade II listed property, Welders House, in Buckinghamshire. Ozzy said: “Everything’s f****** ridiculous there.

Tony Iommi has addressed Geezer Butler’s absence from Black Sabbath‘s mini reunion at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham.Last Monday (August 8) saw Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne take to the stage in their home city to perform Sabbath’s classic single ‘Paranoid’ alongside drummer Tommy Clufetos and bassist Adam Wakeman.“I love you, Birmingham – it’s good to be back!” Osbourne told the crowd at the Alexander Stadium.During a recent interview with Birmingham Live, Iommi was asked why the pair’s former bandmate Butler didn’t make an appearance.“I don’t think he wanted to come over as he hadn’t been well with COVID,” he told the outlet.“He’d been on holiday to Kenya and to Italy and had had an accident on a boat, cracking or breaking a rib about three weeks ago, so he was not quite in fine fettle to come over to play.”The musician continued: “It’s a shame because we’d talked for a long time about the possibility of playing at the Commonwealth Games.”Iommi went on to say that he was surprised Osbourne was well enough to participate in the show after recently undergoing major surgery and experiencing various health setbacks.“I never thought that Ozzy would be able to come and perform at the Commonwealth Games because of his operation,” he explained.

Black Sabbath’s “great contribution” to British music and beyond in an open letter.The plea comes after band members Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi performed at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in their hometown of Birmingham earlier this month (August 8).Khalid Mahmood, the MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, shared the letter to the monarch on Twitter last week (August 11), writing in the tweet: “I am humbly requesting Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II @RoyalFamily to bestow and honour to @BlackSabbath for their services to music.”The letter, which was signed by six other MPs and the leader and deputy leader of Birmingham City Council, read: “Please forgive the direct nature of this letter. We, the undersigned humble subjects, humbly ask you to bestow an honour on the Black Sabbath rock group, who were formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne.”I am humbly requesting Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II @RoyalFamily to bestow and honour to @BlackSabbath for their services to music.

Ozzy Osbourne, which first debuted at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, has “embarked” on a “tour” of the US to promote the iconic rocker’s forthcoming ‘Patient Number 9’ album.The ultra-sized Ozzy measures in at 25 feet (or 7.62 metres) tall, and was designed by acclaimed comic artist Todd McFarlane. It’s already made a few stops on the “tour” – during which fans will be able to pose with “Ozzy” and its accompanying ‘Patient Number 9’ ambulance van – having appeared on Venice Boardwalk and the rooftop of Gold Diggers in LA, and along the Las Vegas strip.Today and tomorrow (August 13), fans in South Dakota will be able to see “Ozzy” at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Ozzy Osbourne is back on stage. The legendary musician, 73, had a surprise performance at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games in England on Monday night.This marked his first live performance since his "life-altering" surgery in June. The "Crazy Train" singer put on a show alongside his former band member, Tony Iommi.  Videos online show the stars performing "Paranoid," the hit song from their time in Black Sabbath.

Ozzy Osbourne returned to the stage on Monday after undergoing surgery in June.

Naman Ramachandran Rocker Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise appearance in his home city of Birmingham, U.K., and performed at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Monday evening. Osbourne and his band Black Sabbath, featuring Tony Iommi on guitar, Adam Wakeman on bass and Tommy Clufetos on drums, performed their evergreen hit “Paranoid” in front of a capacity crowd of 30,000 at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise appearance at this year’s Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. Watch a clip of the performance below.The Black Sabbath frontman had previously shared his desire to attend this year’s event in his hometown of Birmingham.

Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise appearance onstage in his home city of Birmingham to close out the 2022 Commonwealth Games and was met with a rapturous reception.The Aston-born musician, 73, was joined by members of his band Black Sabbath, including guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Tommy Clufetos and bassist Adam Wakeman for the explosive performance.Fireworks were set off and crowds cheered as they launched into their hit song Paranoid as part of a celebration of the musical heritage of the West Midlands, during which the singer proudly proclaimed: ‘Birmingham forever!’The ceremony, held at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, also saw performances from artists including UB40, Beverley Knight, Dexys Midnight Runners, Goldie, The Selecter, Jorja Smith and Laura Mvula, giving a special Peaky Binders-themed performance.However, fans were most enthralled by Ozzy’s fiery performance and flawless vocals, considering the health battles he has fought of late.The metal icon, who has Parkinson’s disease, had been keeping a low profile recently after undergoing an operation in June that would ‘determine his life’, but was spotted in a rare appearance in London on Friday alongside his wife Sharon and daughter Kelly.What a way to send off #B2022 ð¤©ð And what a headline performance from Ozzy Osbourne!What was your favourite part? #BBCCWGThe 73-year-old recently said that it was a ‘slow climb back’ after the surgery.However, none of that slowness seemed to be in evidence as he lead Black Sabbath in a rousing performance.‘Great to see Ozzy looking and singing so well after recent health scares,’ enthused one fan, adding: ‘Still holding onto those tickets for next year’s UK tour.’‘No way is Ozzy Osbourne at the commonwealth games what a

Commonwealth Games at the closing ceremony in spectacular fashion.The 73-year-old left fans distracted after the rock legend put on an energetic performance following his recent health scares.It comes after the musician recently recovered from a major operation back in June.Also, Ozzy announced he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease two years ago.Ozzy, who is otherwise known as "The Prince of Darkness" joined guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Tommy Clufetos and bassist Adam Wakeman to perform the heavy metal band's classic, Paranoid.The hitmaker took to the stage and performed in his signature eye-catching makeup at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham to mark the end of the 11-day sporting event.Fans could not help but gush over Ozzy's sprightly appearance amid his recent health woes.Taking to Twitter, @SimonJenkins30 tweeted: "Wow. Ozzy at 73 with Parkinson’s and recovering from serious surgery sings and performs better than most others half his age.

King Crimson‘s Robert Fripp and wife Toyah Willcox have returned with the latest instalment of their Sunday Lunch series, putting their uniquely off-kilter spin on Ozzy Osbourne’s 1980 hit ‘Crazy Train’.It’s the second time Fripp and Willcox have paid tribute to the Prince Of Darkness – one of their first Sunday Lunch videos, from all the way back in November of 2020, was a cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’. Responding to their take on the 1970 single, Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi told Heavy Consequence: “I think they’ve gone mad, actually.

Ozzy Osbourne has admitted that he really wanted to be at this year’s Commonwealth Games in his home city of Birmingham.The Black Sabbath frontman is currently recovering from major surgery after undergoing an operation last month.Taking to Instagram, he shared footage of ‘Paranoid’ being played out on the BBC over footage of the Games.“This was played at the end of today’s #CommonwealthGames. I really wish I could have been there with you all.

Ozzy Osbourne has reunited with Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi on new track ‘Degradation Rules’ – check it out below.Iommi lends guitar to the track over blasts of harmonica, making the song reminiscent of Black Sabbath’s ‘The Wizard.’The song was first teased on social media earlier this week (July 20), with Osbourne sharing a brief animated clip that included an audio snippet from the heavy single.A kaleidoscope of skulls opens onto what looks to be a church window framed by thorns and roses. A foreboding guitar makes way for a wailing harmonica, delivered alongside the caption: “New Song on Friday!”The single is the second preview of Osbourne’s upcoming new album, ‘Patient Number 9’.Check out the new song here:Set to be released on September 3, Osbourne’s 13th solo studio album ‘Patient Number 9’ will include contributions from the likes Eric Clapton, Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) and Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) who, along with late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, provided some session work for the album’s title track, which dropped last month.Chad Smith, drummer for Red Hit Chili Peppers, will also appear on the album, having last worked with Osbourne on the latter’s 2020 album ‘Ordinary Man’.The ‘Patient Number 9’ title track featured a guest appearance by legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.

Ozzy Osbourne has teased the upcoming release of a new single, ‘Degradation Rules’, featuring his Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi.On social media yesterday (July 20), Osbourne shared a brief animated clip that included an audio snippet from the heavy single. A kaleidoscope of skulls opens onto what looks to be a church window framed by thorns and roses.

Naman Ramachandran British music icons Duran Duran will headline the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.Returning to the city where their four-decade career began, Duran Duran will be the finale to the ceremony’s concert. The city’s multi-Grammy winning Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and saxophonist Soweto Kinch will lead a dream sequence, “Hear my Voice,” based on the title track from 2020 film “The Trial of the Chicago Seven,” reimagined by Birmingham-born RnB vocalists Indigo Marshall and Gambimi.