Ozzy Osbourne Breaks Silence On Dream Collaboration

The English singer doubled down on his lifelong dream of collaborating with Paul McCartney as he prepares to shut a big chapter in his musical profession.

Ozzy Osbourne, alongside the remainder of the “Black Sabbath” musical group, is within the ultimate part of planning for his or her ultimate present slated for Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The singer didn’t hesitate to establish Paul as the highest identify on his record of dream collaborators regardless of feeling a little bit of reluctance from the “4 5 Seconds” singer.

Ozzy opened up on his SiriusXM “Ozzy Speaks” present, the place he spoke about certainly one of his conferences with the legend in 2001. He described Paul as a reallynice man and harassed how honorable it could be for them to work collectively.

In accordance with PEOPLE, the 76-year-old beforehand admitted that he as soon as begged the musician to characteristic his bass guitar on certainly one of his songs. 

He described assembly him within the studio as a “phenomenal” occasion after which famous that Paul refused so as to add his contact to the monitor on the idea that the guitar already sounded good.

There’s all the time one thing blocking the abilities from hopping on a undertaking collectively. Hopefully, Ozzy listens to his co-host, Billy Morrison, who suggested him to “manifest” the collab.

The English musician is reportedly totally conscious that this present may as properly be his final, and he’s going all out to make issues good. Final yr, The Blast shared that his household has additionally fallen in step with his goals regardless of their preliminary reluctance attributable to his declining well being.

They reportedly hinged their assist on medical clearance from the physician, after which they may assist make his want a actuality. An insider famous that Ozzy often discusses the farewell present alongside his “Black Sabbath” bandmates, which suggests it isn’t certainly one of his random concepts. 

“…So regardless that it could look like a herculean activity given his well being troubles, his household and mates are pulling collectively to make it occur for him,” the supply added.

The songwriter’s upcoming present can also be a reunion for him and former bandmates, together with Tony Lommi, Geezer Butler, and Invoice Ward. It will likely be their first efficiency in 20 years as a gaggle.

Butler disclosed in an interview that the artist regarded ahead to taking up the stage one final time as they did again within the day. “And he advised, at his very ultimate live performance, for the 4 of us to stand up on stage and perhaps do three or 4 songs collectively. And that might be it, completed,” Butler clarified.

The singer’s former bandmate acknowledged his well being points and famous that the concept of the 4 of them coming collectively for the ultimate efficiency is a supply of motivation for the 79-year-old.

Ozzy’s higher half, Sharon Osbourne, can also be in on the plan to lift the roof of Birmingham. The Blast reported that Sharon is holding issues down within the well being division by guaranteeing her husband follows all of the medical recommendation.

She is reportedly placing issues in place to make sure his bodily and psychological well being stays in good condition for the efficiency.

They will even arrive within the UK by way of a non-public jet with Ozzy’s group of medical doctors on standby to deal with any medical emergencies. Sharon is reportedly unwilling to compromise on these strict tips.

Ozzy is at present battling Parkinson’s illness, which implies it’s a miracle that he’ll stand and carry out alongside the boys. Regardless of the potential well being dangers which will comply with that stage of stress, the singer is reportedly keen to take his probabilities.