Sharon Osbourne has opened up about her husband Ozzy Osbourne’s heartfelt reaction to his farewell performance, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the Black Sabbath legend’s final bow. In an interview with Pollstar, she shared personal details about the night that marked the end of an era.
Ozzy’s Touching Realization
The concert, titled Back to the Beginning, became more than just a farewell — it was a moment of deep connection between Ozzy and his fans.
“He turned around and he said to me that night, he said, ‘I had no idea that so many people liked me,’” Sharon recalled. “Ozzy’s always been in his own bubble.”
For Sharon, this was a rare glimpse into her husband’s emotions as he faced the magnitude of his influence and the devotion of his supporters.
A Unique Approach to Retirement
Sharon also emphasized that Ozzy’s farewell was unlike any other.
“It was the first time, I think, that anybody’s gone into retirement and done it, where the show is streamed and it goes to charity,” she explained. “So it’s the first time anybody has said goodnight like that, it’s the perfect way, when you’ve had such a long career, to end it.”
The streaming format and charitable focus set Ozzy’s goodbye apart, turning it into a historic moment in rock and metal history.
The Vision Behind the Farewell
Sharon revealed that she wanted Ozzy’s final show to be more than a quiet exit from the spotlight.
“I never wanted Ozzy to just disappear without some big event,” she said. “And it’s the best way then to go home to where it all started, to go to his favorite stadium in the world, which is [home to] his beloved Aston Villa team, and it was just perfect. It was the perfect storm, put it that way.”
The farewell concert took place at Villa Park, the home stadium of Ozzy’s favorite football club, Aston Villa, making the night even more personal and meaningful.
A Historic Charity Event
Sharon’s vision transformed Ozzy’s farewell into one of the most significant charity concerts in music history. It was a celebration not just of his decades-spanning career but also of his lasting impact on fans worldwide.
From his groundbreaking work with Black Sabbath to his solo success, Ozzy’s influence remains unmatched — and his farewell was a fitting final chapter to a legendary journey.
