Ozzy Osbourne, 76, Shares Revealing Insight Following His Last Performance

Black Sabbath gave their final performance on Saturday, July 5, at the “Back to the Beginning” concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England—their hometown. This emotional night marked the last time the legendary band would share the stage together. Ozzy Osbourne also closed out his own solo career during the same concert, in a lineup that celebrated the godfathers of heavy metal with tributes from an array of rock and metal acts.

After the show, Ozzy Osbourne announced a new memoir titled “Last Rites,” set for release on October 7 via Grand Central Publishing. This will be Ozzy’s last autobiography, where he opens up about his later years, health battles, and personal reflections on a life lived without regret.

Addressing his journey, Ozzy made a candid statement: “People ask if I’d do things differently, knowing what I know now. My answer is… no. If I’d been clean and sober, I wouldn’t be Ozzy. If I’d made safe choices, I wouldn’t be who I am. If it ends tomorrow, I can’t complain—I’ve seen the world, done good and bad. But I’m not ready to leave just yet.”

“Last Rites” promises to deliver Ozzy’s unfiltered perspective on his extraordinary life and career, including his turbulent marriage to Sharon, wild times with fellow rock icons like Slash, Bon Scott, John Bonham, and Keith Moon, and poignant moments with Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister. The book also covers his emotional reunion with Black Sabbath for the “Back to the Beginning” concert, an event streamed to millions and dedicated to charity.

This new memoir follows his earlier books, “I Am Ozzy” (2010) and “Trust Me, I’m Dr. Ozzy: Advice from Rock’s Ultimate Survivor” (2011), bringing his life story full circle.

The “Back to the Beginning” concert wasn’t just a farewell—it was a massive charity event. With tickets to the livestream priced at $30, nearly $200 million was raised for three children’s charities: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, who directed the day’s musical events, shared the fundraising news on social media, confirming that every performer donated their time, ensuring all proceeds went to the cause.

Around 5 million fans tuned in to the livestream, turning the final Black Sabbath show into a global celebration and a powerful act of giving.