“Are you having fun?” he said, according to Rolling Stone’s review. 4, 2017.Īt the time, Osbourne had teased the audience. They reunited several times over the years and recently concluded a farewell tour, The End, at the city’s Genting Arena on Feb. The pair formed Black Sabbath with bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward in Birmingham in 1968 and released a string of heavy metal-defining albums together until 1979 when the group dismissed Osbourne.
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His last full concert was a headlining Ozzfest gig on New Year’s Eve 2018. Osbourne’s last time onstage was with Post Malone for a performance of their duet, “Take What You Want” at the 2019 American Music awards. “With Black Sabbath or on my own.”īlack Sabbath closes the Commonwealth Games!!! /zdhm3nbPN1 “Yes, that would be fantastic,” he said, according to Blabbermouth.
Osbourne teased the possibility of a reunion at the Commonwealth Games a few years ago, noting his excitement when ITV asked him if he’d consider playing the opening ceremony for the 2022 Games. With the fireworks both around the band and onstage, it made for a dramatic moment celebrating their hometown. Iommi’s riffing and solos sounded crisp and inspired.īoth musicians wore black, as Osbourne’s peacoat fanned out in the breeze. His voice sounded strong as he fed off the energy, leading rounds of clapping along as fireworks burst around the venue.
They performed their classic “Paranoid” alongside two musicians who joined them on their final tour, The End: Adam Wakeman, who played bass and keyboards, and drummer Tommy Clufetos.Īfter teasing the intro to “Iron Man” with Osbourne bellowing “I am Iron Man” backstage, the group sparked up “Paranoid.” Osbourne rose up from the stage to the deafening cheers of the stadium. Two of Black Sabbath’s original iron men - Ozzy Osbourne and guitarist Tony Iommi - made a surprise reunion in their hometown of Birmingham, England, on Monday night with a performance at the city’s Commonwealth Games.
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