Sharon Osbourne reveals that one band tried to make money off Black Sabbath’s final show

Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert on July 5 was meant to be more than just a goodbye—it was about supporting good causes and giving back. But according to Sharon, not everyone shared that vision. She explained that one band was dropped from the lineup after they attempted to make money from what was supposed to be a heartfelt, charitable event.

“It’s not the time to make a profit. After the show, I’ll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked,” Sharon told Billboard before the concert. She didn’t mention any names, but made it clear that both the band and their manager crossed a line. “I had a huge, huge to-do with a manager over this celebration for Ozzy and Sabbath. And I don’t care what this person says about me, thinks about it, because he doesn’t know me. And he’s now going around making up lies because I threw his band off the bill.”

Rumors immediately swirled, with fans speculating that Iron Maiden was involved. Sharon quickly dismissed those claims, saying, “Oh god, no. Ozzy only has respect for the guys in Maiden.”

The “Back to the Beginning” concert at Villa Park in Birmingham marked a powerful farewell, reuniting the original Black Sabbath lineup—Ozzy, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward—for the first time in twenty years. The lineup also included metal legends like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, and Tool, turning the event into a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

Despite his battle with Parkinson’s, Ozzy delivered an emotional performance, seated on a custom bat-themed throne. He played solo favorites like “Mr. Crowley” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” closing his set with “Crazy Train.” As the concert drew to a close, Ozzy told the crowd, “It’s the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I love you.”

Black Sabbath’s set was packed with classics like “War Pigs,” “Iron Man,” and “Paranoid,” played with heartfelt emotion and gratitude for the fans.

All proceeds from the sold-out 42,000-seat event were donated to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Geezer Butler commented, “It has been overwhelmingly gratifying to have so many major bands showing their love for this band, and willingly doing it all for charity. We were always hated by the music press, but the people that matter—the fans and other musicians—have been overwhelmingly supportive of Sabbath.”

The night wasn’t just about closing a chapter in rock history; it was about using music to give back and create lasting good.