Black Sabbath Bassist Recalls Ozzy Osbourne's Final Show
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Pantera have canceled multiple upcoming shows and postponed others in the wake of Ozzy Osbourne's death, paying tribute to the metal legend who they called a "mentor" and "brother." In a statement posted to Instagram,
The family did not share a cause of death. On July 5, Osbourne, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, reunited with Black Sabbath for a farewell concert called “Back to the Beginning.” The sold-out show took place in his hometown of Birmingham, England.
Insiders say Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning show in his hometown on July 5 made him a much younger man in his last days.
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The Mirror US on MSNHuge rock band cancels concerts to grieve 'mentor' Ozzy Osbourne
Pantera have postponed two gigs and canceled three more as they continue to mourn the loss of their 'mentor, brother and a constant presence in our lives' Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025. When he was just 34 years old he needed approval of the Lee County commissioners to have his Fort Myers concert.
Ozzy Osbourne’s upcoming uncensored autobiography is titled Last Rites. The book will contain 368 pages and is set to be published on October 7, 2025, by Grand Central Publishing of Hachette Book Group. According to the book description on Google Books, Last Rites will give a raw account of everything that happened to Ozzy during his lifetime.
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The Mirror US on MSNOzzy Osbourne saw last gig as his 'wake' and way to say goodbye to his favorite rock icons
Ozzy Osbourne viewed his farewell concert as attending his own "wake" - allowing him to say goodbye on his terms while hanging many of his favorite rock icons and family. Ozzy reveled in performing and spending two days with bandmates, family and musicians at the Birmingham, UK gig.
Osbourne played at least seven concerts in Jacksonville, dating back to 1971.