'I'll be there - I'll do the best I can!'

Ozzy opens up on health struggles ahead of huge Villa Park concert

- HANNAH ROBERTS News Reporter

BLACK Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed rumours he “may be sitting down” during his final gig in Birmingham this summer as he opened up about his struggles after major spinal surgery.

The historic ‘Back To The Beginning’ gig at Villa Park on July 5 will mark a milestone as the 76 year old rocker will perform solo and then reunite with bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward on stage for their first group performance in two decades.

"I'll be there, and I'll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up," Osbourne assured fans in an interview.

Having been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020, Osbourne took a break from touring in 2023 following major spinal surgery.

"You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong.