On February 1st, Ozzy Osbourne had to make one of the hardest statements of his long career: he canceled his upcoming tour, and he's unsure if he will be able to return to the stages. The 74-year-old singer has been living with Parkinson's for the past four years and recently got spinal surgery to avoid total paralysis after suffering a tragic fall.
Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne Refuses to Retire
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The Tour Was Canceled
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The Prince of Darkness was originally to set foot on the road in 2019 in Europe; however, the tour was postponed three times before getting canceled. He shared the note on his Instagram, where he thanked his fans for waiting this long and his team for following through on the journey.
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His Team Is Trying To Get Him Back On Stage
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His Fans Wish Him The Best
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Osbourne was extremely sad about this decision, as he said he never "expected his touring days would end this way." All tickets will be refunded. Still, his fans care more about his health than the money. The comment section was filled with encouraging words and good wishes for his recovery.
Osbourne Was Going On Tour With Judas Priest
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The tour was supposed to be in the company of Judas Priest. A few weeks ago, the vocalist of this band, Rob Halford, expressed how eager he was for Ozzy to recover so they could go on tour together. He expected to get on the road by 2024 if it had to be postponed again.
The Last Performance Of The No More Tours II
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Ozzy's last performance was in 2018 at the Ozzfest in Inglewood. Yet, he's determined to get back on stage as soon as possible. While talking to Billboard, he expressed how much he misses interacting with his fans, as this was his favorite part of touring.
He Suffered Nerve Damage
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The Black Sabbath singer suffered a tragic fall a few weeks after getting his Parkinson's diagnosis, which caused him severe nerve damage that could have resulted in irreversible paralysis if it wasn't treated in time. He had already been in an accident in 2003 that resulted in a neck injury that was only aggravated by the fall.
Ozzy Feels Frustrated
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Earlier last month, Osbourne said, "The thing is my head is all right, my creativity is OK, my singing OK but I just can't f*****g walk much now." He also talked about how frustrating his life had become after his diagnosis.
His Latest Work Is Full Of Legends
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The rocker was nominated in four categories for the Grammys for his latest album, Patient Number 9. The album contains the participation of several legendary musicians, such as Eric Clapton, Chad Smith, Tony Iommi, and the late Taylor Hawkins and Jeff Beck. Osbourne recalled, "He died literally a week or two after he worked on my album," referring to Hawkins.
He's In America
Ozzy was seen a few hours after his announcement in Los Angeles. He's staying in the US as his kids, Jack and Kelly Osbourne, live there with his grandchildren. In the pictures, the singer walked with a cane while showing the peace sign to the paparazzi.
