comment: >
  
  There was a while there he looked good. He did a show with his son Jack, where they traveled to different destinations. By that time he was sober and starting to have issues with walking and such, but still seemed fine for the most part. Pretty sharp, witty. 
  And that was only like 5 years ago, crazy how things change.
context: I saw him back in the early 00's, and he shuffled on stage like he was 500 years old, sang an incredible super energetic set, and shuffled off.  Man has some kind of weird internal powerhouse that's totally immune to bodily ravages. 
  Back problems are no joke, shame he's suffering so much. >
  
  I believe I read somewhere that he has Parkinson’s so it’s impressive he was still touring at all. >
  
  Yep, he was diagnosed with, what was then a mild form of, Parkinson's in 2019 And it seems to have been getting worse since
  He had also been diagnosed with another Parkinsonian condition (but not Parkinson's itself) as back as 2007 >
  
  I remember he was misdiagnosed with MS back in the early 90’s and that’s why he did his No More Tours tour. Maybe it was something that was always just kind of there for a while until it blew up. >
  
  Crazy... But that's how it goes >
  
  Maybe it's not too late? >
  
  I think we all need to… learn how to love and forget how to hate. >
  
  Mental wounds not healing >
  
  Life’s a bitter shame >
  
  We’re going off the rails >
  
  I went to a few ozzfest shows around 20 years ago.  While the show was great, he still looked pretty rough up on stage.  I'm surprised he lasted this long to be honest. >
  
  There was a while there he looked good. He did a show with his son Jack, where they traveled to different destinations. By that time he was sober and starting to have issues with walking and such, but still seemed fine for the most part. Pretty sharp, witty. 
  And that was only like 5 years ago, crazy how things change. >
  
  I might be mistaken, but didn't it come out he'd been getting medicated incorrectly for like a decade?  And then all of a sudden his speech improved a ton, and he did stuff like Brutal Legend, where he was even speaking in whole, distinct, sentences.  More together, less of a zombie.  Imagine that turnaround, and then You get a neurological fucking disorder diagnosis. >
  
  Correct. He was much more with it. I reccommend the show, it's rather sweet. >
  
  Ozzy doesn’t need to sing another note or play another show, love or hate him he’s earned the legendary status and deserves to rest. >
  
  Love his latest bunch of songs >
  
  What are the standouts? >
  
  I really like Nothing Feels Right. >
  
  
  had to walk out on stage while thousands of Ozzy fans vocally informed me of what a total cunt I was.
  
  Humorously? Or did they blame you? Or were they just mad someone was on stage who wasn’t Ozzy? >
  
  That crazy drivinig bass line takes me instantly back to bush parties around a giant bonfire, music blasting from someone's car stereo. It's like a magical memory switch. >
  
  Me too.  I can smell that song. >
  
  This headline makes it sound like he is Forrest Gump at the end of his running phase:
  "I'm pretty tired, I think I'll go home now" >
  
  I'm tired boss. >
  
  Dog tired >
  
  I was lucky to see him in the 70s in Black Sabbath. And again in 81 with Randy Rhodes. That ticket only cost $9.75 >
  
  (3 hours at minimum wage at the time if anyone was curious) >
  
  I'm sure it was $2.65 an hour. I was digging foundations for homes already built in 110 degree summers. >
  
  $2.65 in 1978 (+15% from adjustment 2 years prior)
  $2.90 in 1979 (+9.4%)
  $3.10 in 1980 (+6.9%) 
  $3.35 in 1981 (+8.1%)
  ...
  ...
  ...
  $3.80 in 1990 (+13.4%) >
  
  Rent on our 2bd 1 bath house was $80 a month. >
  
  Yeah that's the part that makes me sick. 3 full day shifts paying for rent on minimum wage sounds like a dream. >
  
  I remember my father was making $8 an hour as a Carpenter back then. Full Blooded Scotsman. So he was thrifty AF. And still complained about that rent. Lololol. So back then it was basically a day and half wages to pay rent. >
  
  He's been at it for what? 50 years? We can't all be Mick Jagger lol >
  
  He started playing with the guys who eventually became Black Sabbath in 1967. Only 7 years after the Beatles started. His last album was in 2020 and he played an NFL half time show earlier this season. So yeah 55 years he's been at it. He's 74 >
  
  How this man is still going is beyond me. I saw him back in 99, and he was older than dirt then. Lol >
  
  Go get some rest, Ozzman.  Thanks for the metal. >
  
  Ozzy was my 1st concert in 1982, so this news really depresses me. Glad I got to see him live one last time in 2018, but this still sucks. >
  
  Same here but in '84. Sadly, I never got to see him in person again. >
  
  I don't think people understand how influential Ozzy was to the genre of heavy music. He took bands out on tour with him that nobody had ever heard of before and made them superstars overnight. Motley Crue is one that immediately comes to mind. 
  He was instrumental in a lot of bands getting exposure through Ozzfest and helped a music scene thrive. He is the OG mofo of heavy metal and will always be consider the GOAT when it comes to a front man. 
  Fucking end of era here folks. Godspeed Ozzy. You gave us more than we deserved. >
  
  Ozzy and Sharon started Ozzfest because lollapalooza snubbed him. >
  
  I honestly don't know how these guys do it. Went to one of his shows in 1989 (yes, 34 years ago). We thought he was ancient back then.... But of course, I was about 18 at the time, so had a pretty distorted view of what constitutes "old" >
  
  With all the shit Ozzy has done, It's funny that something as mundane as back problems are his undoing. >
  
  Being 74 years old doesn't help. >
  
  Yeah my dad is 74 i couldnt imagine him doing a global tour either >
  
  He also has Parkinson's - my grandpa died from it and my dad has it. It's a devastating disease. I hope Ozzy still gets many years before he gets the worst symptoms. >
  
  I hope you don't get Parkinson's yourself. best wishes for good health >
  
  Thanks, that's really kind. I hope so too: I try my best not to think about it but I can't help worrying. >
  
  there is a serious, lifelong (and life-ending) illness that runs in my family. I was worried sick for a long time, as there was a very real chance (20-30%) I might develop it. I saw the illness progression in my mother and relatives, and it is very scary.  
  It's cold comfort, but it helps to think of it as fruitless worry, that doesn't lead to anything good, beyond a point. In a constructive way, you can use it as an impetus to do as much as you can and want to do, and make the most of your time. But beyond that, the fear of serious old age illness is just a long, cold shadow over our existence. Best to think of it as part of human mortality - we're all headed there somehow, sometime - yet for now we live in relatively good health and so should enjoy the present moment. Whatever awaits us in the end, we have little control over, and we will deal with it when it comes.  
  In my case, what shook some sense into me and helped me stop worrying so much, was to nearly die over other almost random health concerns, if that makes sense. I realized that what you think will happen actually may never happen. I realized that death is not so bad and that I was quite at peace with it in fact. I also pulled through an immense amount of pain, much more than I thought I could endure, and there I learned that if pain comes we just deal with it, and so should not worry overly about it. And then I pulled through, got better... and my worldview became less agitated and my focus became clearer, less neurotic.   
  it's really a tough situation, tho. so you have all my sympathy. hope  my story helps a bit. you are stronger than you know. >
  
  It's probably time for retirement tbh >
  
  We'll see. I went to the No More Tours concert in the 90s. >
  
  These upcoming shows were part of the No More Tours II tour lol. >
  
  What is dead may never die. >
  
  I feel sad for people who didn't see him live.   Legend. >
  
  I do too. I've seen Ozzy live more than any other artist (at least 8 times). He always had a great album to support but his greatest gift were the opening bands he toured with. I'll be honest, there was more than one Ozzy show I went to, to see the opening band. Alice in Chains and Metallica come to mind. That and seeing him for the Black Sabbath reunion tour where Pantera opened for them with the Reinventing the Steel album. I'm so thankful that I experienced that, thanks to Ozzy. >
  
  Shoutout to the Deftones \ Pantera \ Black Sabbath tour. I caught that and so happy I did! >
  
  Hell yeah! The Summit in Houston for me🤘 >
  
  Saw Black Sabbath with Quiet Riot in 1983 in Phoenix i was 11 and all i remember was weed and titties everywhere! >
  
  Ozzy wasn’t in sabbath in 83.  He left in 79 so you didn’t see ozzy >
  
  You are correct! Still only remember weed and titties. >
  
  Everytime I see an older famous person trending I think they died, I'm glad this isn't the case, but I did have heart palpitations >
  
  Ozzy has rocked for a long, long time,
  Now it's time for him to pass the torch.
  He has songs of Iron men and Demons,
  ...
  You're too old to rock, no more rockin' for you. >
  
  Saw him in the 70s with the original Sabbath lineup. Then in the 2000s took my kids and friends for Ozfest. If it wasn't for Zak  playing extended solos it would have been a very short show. Ozzys voice wasn't great and he forgot some lyrics but nobody loved their fans more than him. ✌️✌️ >
  
  He deserves a retirement. >
  
  Me and my dad planned to see him in Germany. Sadly wont get the chance. Either way glad hes retired, he deserves some time off and we'll always have his albums! >
  
  I met him in 1997 after a show. It was weird cause he had no idea where he was. I said “great show, Ozzy” and he looked up and said “huh?” I’m shocked he made it this long still performing. Still love Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s music. Forever grateful for all the music he created and what bands like Sabbath would inspire. >
  
  Words to his hit song changed to “it’s coming down my leg it’s a crazy pain”. >
  
  Seen one of his shows back in early '90s. One of the best. Also LPT: if you like concerts don't become a stagehand. You will know you're burned out when you're napping on a road case during a show. >
  
  You haven't lived life until sleeping in a road case under the stage using a speaker cover as a blanket >
  
  I hope he can sit back and watch the thousands of heavy metal bands that came after Sabbath and enjoy what he had a MASSIVE part in creating. Rest up! >
  
  It’s a bummer, but I’m happy he’s still with us. >
  
  The doctor said he needs a backiotomy >
  
  Lord, if you listenin', HELP! >
  
  Dude had a great run . Enjoy the rest of your life brother . >
  
  But have they tried bat stem cells? >
  
  One of my favorite things about his singing is when he sings with others. He's not the most talented singer ever but damn does he make his presence felt when you here that voice. He just has something special. >
  
  Can you guys just hear the sweet leaf cough?
  Saw Ozzy at Long Beach arena for the crazy train tour with motorhead. >
  
  It's sad to hear, but he has done a lot for his fans. I want him to live the rest of his life in peace. Love his music. >
  
  I’m going through changes >
  
  Love that guy. He wrote a few chapters in rock history. >
  
  I saw Ozzy headlining Ozzfest in Hartford, 2002 with SOAD and Rob Zombie and honestly, he just seemed really out of it.
  Saw him with Black Sabbath 2 years later at the same venue and he brought the fucking house down. Dude's a legend and earned his retirement. >
  
  Are we sure that's what he said? Did he say it to music because that's the only time I can understand a word of what he says these days >
  
  I had tickets to see him in Texas in the 80’s but he peed on the Alamo and canceled the show in Odessa. I was so pissed off. >
  
  Miiiiiiiiisssssssssstttttttteeeerrrrrrrrrrr Cccccrrrrrrrooooooooooowwwwwwwwlllllleeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! >
  
  He had a good run. I saw him while he was in Black Sabbath in the mid 70's. >
  
  So did I >
  
  Josh is gonna be sad. TWU >
  
  We were told there would be dynamite >
  
  I seen him in 83 at the Oakland coliseum. First concert in my life. It got me hooked. I must have been to at least 80 concerts since. Mostly pre 2000’s >
  
  Damn, been waiting to see him since 2018, guess my only hope is to go to him now. >
  
  I managed to catch Black Sabbath live back in 2013 or so. It was kind of a bucket list thing, before it was too late. Only 10 years early... >
  
  The fact he did SDCC should say it all.... >
  
  I had a feeling this was coming.  He's been withdrawing more and more and every picture looks worse than the last one.  He's earned the rest.
  It makes me sad to think that in a short time all the legends will be gone and kids growing up now won't get to see them.  I got to see Ozzy solo, Ozzy with Black Sabbath, Dio with Black Sabbath, Dio solo, Motorhead, Iron Maiden, the list goes on. >
  
  Saw him headline Ozzfest in 2003 with Sabbath, shuffled his way to the mic, more or less held on the mic the whole set and kind of did his bunny hop routine he's been doing for years then shuffled back off stage. He did sound amazing though when he sang, when he talked in between songs you could not understand what he was saying. >
  
  Not an Ozzy fan, but I admire his decision to pack it in. Other older performers have tried to tour despite weakness & pain, and it took an awful toll on them. Tom Petty died of an overdose on tour. It's not worth it >
  
  The prince of darkness >
  
  It was a good run uncle ozzy.... >
  
  Finished with my touring, cause it couldn't help me with my mind.  People think I'm insane, because I have quit touring for the rest of time.  Ha!  See what I did there? >
  
  He toured for decades, and that is a thing most musicians can only dream of. >
  
  How is he still alive? I wonder if he has a vinyl album in the attic with his old man voice. >
  
  TIL the unintelligible guy I watched on the "Osborns" 15 years ago who looked like shell of his former self still tours. >
  
  I went maybe 4 ozzfests in the early 2000's. He shuffled on and off stage and most movement was clapping his hands in beat to get the crowd to do it but you could hear every note he sang. I think in the mid to late 2000's they changed up his meds or he got some diagnosis more under control and his speech and movement improved. I was so happy for him. I am glad he can rest and enjoy his family time now.
  Edit: fixed a word >
  
  Not the Prince of Darkness! >
  
  I saw him at an Iron Maiden show 13 years ago and he was very much done at the time. >
  
  Ozzie in Vegas! Celine Dion can open for him and then can duet on "Close My Eyes Forever". >
  
  Ozzy Osbourne was still touring? >
  
  ngl thought that was Amy Schumer screaming at the top of her lungs from the quick scroll POV >
  
  Looks like Sharon has bleed her cash cow dry. >
  
  Welcome to 1989 Ozzy, when the rest of us cancelled all of your shows!
  jk I love this guy! >
  
  Well. That’s the end of that. Bummer. >
  
  Thanks Ozzy. You've really given us your all. >
  
  It's like that moment in old European myths, where the heroes start to die, or fade away, or fall into a deep sleep, never to awaken again in our lifetimes. >
  
  You either die a villain or live long enough you become the hero. >
  
  No way man I wanted to see him in June at the 02 🥹😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 >
  
  sometimes it takes a few years before the dead realize they're dead. >
  
  I hope he'll still bite the head off the occasional bat. >
  
  If someone had told me Ozzy would still be doing shows at 74 I would have thought they were out of their mind. It's amazing that man is still alive. >
  
  He deserves a good rest. >
  
  This thread is better when read in athf Carl's voice. FYI:) >
  
  Had tickets to see him, first summer of COVID and it was going to be his last tour,(didn't think it was going to be the last,  I've been to 2 KISS farewell tours) or it was billed as "No more tours" >
  
  His biography is entertaining. >
  
  /r/kingcobrajfs is gonna be devastated by this news >
  
  Is there a record company with a large life insurance policy on him? Things could get dicey considering the long history of killing off celebrities once they're done being cash cows for record companies. >
  
  What’s the over/under on Ozzie not making it to 2024? >
  
  It would be another in a long line. Here is hoping for his continued health. >
  
  Not sure how the fans who had tickets feel about it but dang that is rough man. >
  
  I saw him back in the early 00's, and he shuffled on stage like he was 500 years old, sang an incredible super energetic set, and shuffled off.  Man has some kind of weird internal powerhouse that's totally immune to bodily ravages. 
  Back problems are no joke, shame he's suffering so much. >
  
  I believe I read somewhere that he has Parkinson’s so it’s impressive he was still touring at all. >
  
  Yep, he was diagnosed with, what was then a mild form of, Parkinson's in 2019 And it seems to have been getting worse since
  He had also been diagnosed with another Parkinsonian condition (but not Parkinson's itself) as back as 2007 >
  
  I remember he was misdiagnosed with MS back in the early 90’s and that’s why he did his No More Tours tour. Maybe it was something that was always just kind of there for a while until it blew up. >
  
  Crazy... But that's how it goes >
  
  Maybe it's not too late? >
  
  I think we all need to… learn how to love and forget how to hate. >
  
  Mental wounds not healing >
  
  Life’s a bitter shame >
  
  We’re going off the rails >
  
  I went to a few ozzfest shows around 20 years ago.  While the show was great, he still looked pretty rough up on stage.  I'm surprised he lasted this long to be honest.