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Freshly after his triumphant farewell concert, Ozzy Osbourne has announced a new autobiography. “Last Rites”, which will be released on October 7 at Grand Central Publishing. The release date for Germany has not yet been determined.
Stories with rock legends and a farewell to Lemmy
“Last Rites” will focus on the various health problems and complaints with which the Ozzy Osbourne had to struggle in the past seven years – problems that ultimately led to his decision to no longer appear live. In addition, Osbourne reflects in the book about many other aspects of his life and career-from his turbulent marriage to Sharon Osbourne to the preparations for his Allstar settlement concert.
Last Rites will also contain stories about Osbourne’s encounters with other rock legends such as Slash, Bon Scott, John Bonham and Keith Moon. He also tells of the last moments he spent with Motörhead front man Lemmy Kilmister, who died in 2015.
In a statement, Osbourne said about the book: “People ask me: if you could do everything again, you would change something – would you change something? And I say: fuck no. If I had been sober and clean, I would not be ozz. Good done … and I did bad. But I’m not ready to go at the moment. “
Second book after “I am Ozzy” – and a farewell concert with superstars
“Last Rites” will be Osbourne’s second book, according to his memoirs “I am Ozzy” from 2009.Mosbournes farewell show – with the title “Back to the Beginning” – took place in Birmingham last weekend. In addition to a last appearance of Osbourne, including a short set with Black Sabbath, Metallica, Guns N ‘Roses, Slayer, Tool, Lamb of God and others also performed. Tom Morello by Rage Against The Machine acted as a musical director. According to the show, almost $ 200 million were collected for various charitable organizations at the show.