Summary:
- Ozzy’s Plea: Ozzy Osbourne recently expressed his eagerness to play one final Black Sabbath show, particularly with drummer Bill Ward, who left the band in 2012 due to contract disputes.
- Iommi’s Response: Guitarist Tony Iommi responded positively to Osbourne’s plea during an interview on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, saying it would be nice to do a one-off show, though he wouldn’t commit to a lengthy tour due to his age and the logistics involved.
- Reunion Speculation: While Iommi acknowledged that people might think the reunion would be for financial reasons, he emphasized that this wouldn’t be the case for them. He remained non-committal, stating, “But whether it happens will be another thing. But we’ll see. I mean, who knows?”
- Sharon Osbourne’s Statement: Earlier this year, Sharon Osbourne mentioned that Ozzy was planning two farewell shows before retiring from live performances entirely, highlighting that despite his health issues, his voice remains strong.
- Health Concerns: Ozzy, who has been dealing with health challenges including Parkinson’s disease and multiple surgeries, has retired from touring but still hopes to perform if possible.
- Iommi’s Other Projects: Iommi recently collaborated with Serj Tankian of System of a Down for a charity project supporting the Armenia Fund’s Artsakh Refugee Initiative.
- Ozzy’s Aspirations: In addition to his musical plans, Ozzy Osbourne has expressed a desire to win an Oscar.
Source: NME
