LONDON, July 24: Just weeks before his passing, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne delivered a poignant final message to his loyal fans during his farewell concert at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham.

The iconic singer’s last onstage words resonated deeply: “It’s the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” The powerful moment was followed by a message displayed on screen: “Thank you for everything, you guys are f***ing amazing. Birmingham Forever,” accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky.

Seated on a black throne adorned with a bat—a symbol synonymous with his career—Ozzy performed his greatest hits one last time, delivering a heartfelt goodbye to over 42,000 fans packed into the stadium for the historic event titled Back to the Beginning. The concert marked his final live performance and a reunion with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.

In interviews ahead of the show, Ozzy expressed his desire to continue recording music despite retiring from live performances. Speaking to Metal Hammer magazine, he shared, “I still enjoy doing my own work, I also enjoy singing on other people's work. For the foreseeable future, I will keep on recording if the projects interest me, it’s very important.”

His last solo album, Patient Number 9 (2022), featured collaborations with celebrated artists including Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready.

Ozzy’s final performance was a deeply emotional moment not just for the rock star himself but also for the thousands of fans who celebrated his decades-long contribution to heavy metal. The event symbolized a closing chapter on a legendary career that helped define an entire genre.

Following the concert, a message of gratitude and farewell was etched into the hearts of fans worldwide, immortalizing Ozzy’s spirit and his enduring connection to Birmingham—the city where it all began.