For decades, Ozzy Osbourne was the human embodied of all that is rock n ‘roll. Now the legendary leader says he is ready to leave the lifestyle.
Now 76, Osbourne was faced with a long list of health problems. The metal icon Back at the start,, Black sabbathThe starred farewell event, scheduled for July 5 in Birmingham, England. As Ozzy says goodbye on tour, he also says goodbye to his old way of life.
“It’s time,” admitted the singer The guardian. “I lived on the road for 50 years, and I have somehow used to not collecting my bags and taking the bus back. I do not smoke drugs or no longer do the lifestyle of rock star. I like an interior a bit. I never go out.
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Osbourne admitted that certain aspects of moderate retired life were not attractive.
“I hate shopping with my wife,” he said. “I want to stab myself in the neck after half an hour.”
However, the pioneer singer has more important things when he thinks about life after rock.
“It’s time for me to spend time with my grandchildren,” said Ozzy. “I don’t want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family. ”
Who plays at the beginning?
Black Sabbath’s Farewell Show will present an incredible range of talents in the rock and metal worlds. The list of artists includes Guns and Roses,, Metallica,, Killing,, Tool,, Anthrax,, Plant,, Alice in the channels,, Steven Tyler And more.
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Osbourne does everything he can to prepare for the event, but he warned the fans not to expect a full set.
“We only play a few songs each. I don’t want people to think:” We have torn ourselves “, because it will be … What is the word? … A sample”, noted Osbourne. “You will get some songs each by Ozzy and Sabbath.”
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