The Black Sabbath bassist remembers “frail” Ozzy in his emotional final performance
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Ozzy Osbourne was reunited with Black Sabbath for his final performance a few weeks before his death.
Butler recalls his time with Osborne in nearly 60 years since its formation in 1968, and recalls the importance of the final show together near his hometown.
The Prince of Darkness is dead Tuesday, July 22nd, after fighting many health issues over the years. He was 76 years old.
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Geezer Butler recalled the last time he spoke to Ozzy Osbourne, a longtime friend and black Sabbath bandmate. (Tibrina Hobson)
The bassist pointed out that Ozzy is a “born celebrity” who “does everything for laughs.” He created a “Prince of Laughter” for his friend.
in front of July 5th concert, Butler admitted that the lead singer is aware of her health issues, but admitted that she was shocked to see how the “frail” Ozzy turned out on the last day.
“I knew he wasn’t healthy, but I wasn’t ready to see how frail he was,” Butler wrote in a published essay. Sunday Times.
“He was assisted by two helpers and a nurse in the rehearsal room and used his cane. As he was Ozzy, the cane was black and studded with gold and precious stones.”
Butler continued, “He hadn’t said beyond his usual greetings and when he sang he sat in his chair. We ran through the songs and found out he had exhausted him after six or seven songs. We chatted a bit.
Osborne performed with Black Sabbath for his final concert on July 5th. (Reuters/Sachin Rabikumal)
Osborne was a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968. (Michael Putland/Getty Images)
The 10-hour show was hosted by Jason Momoa and featured performances from Metallica, Guns n’ Roses and Jack Black Stephen Tyler others. At one point during the UK live-streamed show, legendary drummers such as Tool’s Danny Carey, Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Travis Barker from Blink-182 fought the drumsticks while playing covers of Sabbath’s “Symptoms of the Universe.”
For the closing set, the legendary rock star was lifted onto the stage, sitting on a black throne accompanied by a skull, topped with a black bat. He hits like “Crazy Train” and “Mom Going Home” and stayed seated throughout the set.
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“You don’t know how I feel,” Osborn told the crowd. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Butler remembers “the strangest part of the show was the end.”
Black Sabbath included Geeser Butler, Tony Iomi, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne. (Chris Walter/Wire Image)
“Usually, we all hug each other and take a bow to the audience,” Butler wrote. “But we didn’t think about it because Ozzy was on his throne. What shall we do? Tony waved his hand, I presented him with a cake, but it was such a strange feeling to end our story like that.
“I hope it took more time backstage with Ozzy, but now my wishes are redundant. As Ozzy said: “With one hand and with the other, s-w come first.” ”
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“No one knew he would leave us more than two weeks after the final show, but we are very grateful to be able to play together at the end in front of his beloved fans,” Butler said.
Watch: Ozzy Osbourne is in his final performance with Black Sabbath
“Everyone has come to pay homage to the prince. I am very privileged to have spent most of my life with him. Of course there are millions of things I think I should write about, but can I put together 57 incredible friendships in a few paragraphs?
Born in Aston, West Midlands, England, Ozzy was attracted to theatres as a child, but eventually turned to music after listening to a particular song. the beatles.
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When I heard “She loves you,” my world rose like a shooting star,” Osborne once told Esquire. “It was a godly experience. The planet has changed. I was fantasizing about Paul McCartney marrying his sister.”
After leaving school as a teenager, Osborne spent six weeks in prison after being convicted of stealing a clothing store. In 1967 he was recruited by Butler to become a vocalist for a band that became Black Sabbath.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were married on July 4, 1982. (Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
A few years before his death, Osborne looked back on the lasting legacy he wanted to leave the world as his Parkinson’s disease progressed.
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“Survival is my legacy,” he said. People Magazine. “I mean, I’m 73. People go, ‘Well, you’re 70… why don’t I throw a towel?” Why do I want to buy my records?
Osborne has survived his first marriage to wife Sharon, daughters Kelly and Amy, son Jack, daughters Jessica, and sons Elliot and Louis to Thelma Riley.