Ozzy Osbourne‘s final performance has sadly arrived, but fans say things have barely changed as clips of the momentous concert have begun to crop up online.
In one new video direct from Back to the Beginning—the festival celebration honoring his illustrious career and serving as his final live performance amid his debilitating battle with Parkinson’s disease—uploaded to Instagram by Classic Rock magazine, the metal legend was heard on a brief snippet of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” as he sat in a certifiable throne on stage.
“The Prince of Darkness has arrived, and here he is singing Mama, I’m Coming Home. 🦇,” the publication captioned the video, which triggered an emotional response from his fanbase.
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“Ozzy’s final performance. This is a milestone in Heavy Metal history 🤘🏻,” one wrote proudly, while another expressed their gratitude that he was able to “ma[k]e it back on stage.”
“You are and remain a legend,” another fan wrote in part, while another applauded the fact that “OZ Sounds so damn great 🙌🙌❤️❤️.”
Many were also saddened by the passage of time, with one lamenting, “More and more of the late 1970’s stars on stage in wheelchairs. Very sad to see.”
“I’m crying from my sofa. 🥲🖤,” one fan watching along from home wrote sadly, while another replied, “Girl I’m right here with you 😢.”
“I’m fine. Just dehydrating thru my eyes,” someone else shared similar sentiments.
Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, were both forced to cancel several appearances over recent years due to his declining health, so this last hurrah has been a long time coming for his dedicated fan base.
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