Ozzy Osbourne
Knew The Finish Was Close to Throughout Ultimate Black Sabbath Gig
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Ozzy Osbourne knew his time was operating out throughout that closing Black Sabbath present — and made rattling positive his final act was a rock ‘n’ roll sendoff for the ages.
Rocker Tom Morello revealed on Chicago’s Q101 radio station that Ozzy walked into the July 5 “Back to the Beginning” farewell present realizing it might be his final — and simply weeks later, the Prince of Darkness was gone at 76.
Morello — who ran the present as musical director — mentioned the mission was easy: make that Birmingham gig the best day in heavy metallic historical past.
And by all accounts, he did — with Ozzy perched on a black throne, tearing via “Crazy Train” earlier than reuniting with Tony Iommi, Invoice Ward and Geezer Butler for one closing Sabbath showdown.
The Rage In opposition to the Machine icon referred to as it a uncommon second the place 40,000 followers, the band, and the world all poured their love into one man.
Weeks later, the “Crazy Train” legend was gone — passing from a coronary heart assault on July 22.
