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At the emotional farewell concert by Black Sabbath in British Birmingham, a decision behind the scenes caused a stir: Sharon Osbourne, wife and manager of Ozzy Osbourne, threw a band out of the line-up shortly before the event-because it was supposedly only to profit. “It’s not the moment to make money,” Sharon told “Billboard”.
Farewell concert by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath – who was missing?
Sharon Osbourne is known for her uncompromising nature and showed again that she still watches into Ozzy’s career over every step. Especially when it comes to integrity, the matriarch does not understand fun. While world stars such as Metallica, Guns N ‘Roses and Tool performed for a good cause for free, a band apparently tried to capitalize on Ozzy’s health situation.
What Sharon Osbourne says about it
“If you know what this evening Ozzy means, how difficult it is healthy – then it is indecent to want to go out of profit,” said Sharon Osbourne. The band affected remained anonymous for the time being, but Sharon’s announcement already ensures speculation among fans. Some called Mötley Crüe, others typed on Iron Maiden or Megadth.
What exactly led behind the scenes is still unclear, the band may have simply wanted to be paid for their appearance. Sharon Osbourne only said so much: “After the show I will say who it was. People will be shocked.”
Legendary farewell with the original cast of Black Sabbath
The concert entitled “Back to the Beginning” was Ozzy Osbourne’s last appearance with Black Sabbath – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward were on stage for the first time in 20 years with the “Prince of Darkness”. According to the organizers, the revenue of the sold-out show in the Villa Park Stadion went to charity organizations that help Parkinson’s sufferers and sick children.