Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne “knew his days were numbered” as he made his final gig performance just weeks before his death, a fellow rock star has revealed.
Megadeath’s David Ellefson appeared at Ozzy’s farewell Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham on July 5 alongside a host of rock royalty figures. The gig has been touted as raising £140 million for charities such as Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice – and may be the biggest fundraising concert of all time.
But amid the good causes supported by Prince of Darkness’ last-ever showing on stage, bassist David has reflected on the outpouring of love Ozzy received from his family and other music luminaries behind the scenes.
Ozzy Osbourne, seen here in 2022, made his final gig performance earlier this month in Birmingham (Credit: Splashnews.com)
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David, who performed on many shows with Ozzy over the past two decades, likened the reception for his late pal at the concert’s after-show party to a “celebration of life”.
The Mirror reports David shared how rock icons, including Slash and Axl Rose of Guns ‘N’ Roses, were able to ‘say goodbye’ to Ozzy thanks to the event.
And he also hailed Ozzy’s widow Sharon Osbourne for organising the show and giving her Parkinson’s-stricken husband “something to look forward to”.
David also added Ozzy – who died on Tuesday – displayed signs of nerve damage due to his leg shaking, but was fully “coherent” during the farewell gathering.
‘What a great way to say goodbye to Ozzy’ (Credit: Splashnews.com)
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