Ozzy Osbourne Cancels All Shows, Says He’s Unable to Tour Anymore
Ozzy Osbourne has announced he’s officially canceling all remaining tour dates citing how he’s physically unable to tour anymore. The Prince of Darkness shared the news in a statement shared…
Ozzy Osbourne has announced he's officially canceling all remaining tour dates citing how he's physically unable to tour anymore.
The Prince of Darkness shared the news in a statement shared on social media. His statement begins, "This is probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago this month, I had a major accident where I damaged my spine."
He continues, "My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak."
Osbourne adds, "I am honestly humbled by the way you've all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I'm not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn't deal with the travel required. Beliveve me what I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F---S ME UP, more than you will ever know."
He continues, "Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country."
Osbourne concludes, "I want to thank my family, my band, my crew, my longtime friends, Judas Priest, and of course, my fans for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have. I love you all."
Ozzy Osbourne: His Top 40 Solo Songs Ranked
After you get thrown out of one of the most influential bands of all time, what do you do for an encore? Ozzy Osbourne was a misfit, an unusual vocalist, he didn’t play instruments or write songs in the conventional sense… so his former Black Sabbath bandmates probably didn’t see him as someone who would rival them for popularity. Surprise, surprise: Ozzy Osbourne’s long second act has been one of the most surprising and tumultuous in the history of rock and roll.
Sure, the bottom-feeding celebrity news machine loves him as a headline-generating lunatic, but the reason why we still care after all these years is the amazing discography Ozzy has amassed over the decades. Here are our 40 favorite Ozzy jams from 1980 on. As Ozzy prepares to wrap up an incredible career, we listened to everything, from the classic ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ (every song made the list, except for Randy Rhoads’ solo guitar piece “Dee”) to the advance tracks released from ‘Ordinary Man.’
40. “Let It Die” from ‘Scream’ (2010)
Epic/Sony39. “Black Rain” from ‘Black Rain’ (2007)
Epic38. Dweezil Zappa w/ Ozzy - “Stayin’ Alive” from ‘Confessions’ (1991)
Barking Pumpkin Records37. “Working Class Hero” from ‘Under Cover’ (2005)
Epic36. “Road To Nowhere” from ‘No More Tears’ (1991)
Epic35. “The Ultimate Sin” from ‘The Ultimate Sin’ (1986)
Epic/CBS34. “Shot In The Dark” from ‘The Ultimate Sin’ (1986)
Epic/CBS33. Lita Ford w/ Ozzy - “Close My Eyes Forever” from ‘Lita’ (1988)
Sony32. Kelly Osbourne w/ Ozzy - “Changes” from Changes’ (2003)
Epic31. “Dreamer” from ‘Down To Earth’ (2001)
Epic30. Primus w/ Ozzy - “N.I.B.” from ‘Nativity In Black 2’ (2000)
Priority Records29. “Mississippi Queen” from ‘Under Cover’ (2005)
Epic28. “Let Me Hear You Scream” from ‘Scream’ (2010)
Epic/Sony27. “Under The Graveyard” from ‘Ordinary Man’ (2020)
Epic/Sony26. “Little Dolls” from ‘Diary Of A Madman’ (1981)
Jet25. “Walk On Water” from ‘Beavis And Butthead Do America’ (1996)
Geffen24. “21st Century Schizoid Man” from ‘Under Cover’ (2005)
Epic23. “Ordinary Man (with Elton John)” from ‘Ordinary Man’ (2020)
Epic/Sony22. “Steal Away (The Night)” from ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ (1980)
Jet21. Motorhead w/ Ozzy - “I Ain’t No Nice Guy” from ‘March Or Die’ (1992)
Legacy20. “I Don’t Wanna Stop” from ‘Black Rain’ (2007)
Epic19. “I Just Want You” from ‘Ozzmosis’ (1995)
Epic18. “No Bone Movies” from ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ (1980)
Jet17. “Mama, I’m Coming Home” from ‘No More Tears’ (1991)
Epic16. “Tonight” from ‘Diary Of A Madman’ (1981)
Jet15. “Diary Of A Madman” from ‘Diary Of A Madman’ (1981)
Jet14. “S.A.T.O.” from ‘Diary Of A Madman’ (1981)
Jet13. “Believer” from ‘Diary of A Madman’ (1981)
Jet12. “You Can’t Kill Rock And Roll” from ‘Diary Of A Madman’ (1981)
Jet11. “Flying High Again” from ‘Diary Of A Madman’ (1981)
Jet10. “Suicide Solution” from ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ (1980)
Jet9. “Goodbye To Romance” from ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ (1980)
Jet8. “Gets Me Through” from ‘Down To Earth’ (2001)
Epic7. “Bark At The Moon” from ‘Bark At The Moon’ (1983)
Epic/CBS6. “Over The Mountain” from ‘Diary Of A Madman’ (1981)
Jet5. “No More Tears” from ‘No More Tears’ (1991)
Epic4. “I Don’t Know” from ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ (1980)
Jet3. “Mr. Crowley” from ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ (1980)
Jet2. “Revelation (Mother Earth)” from ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ (1980)
Jet1. “Crazy Train” from ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ (1980)
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