Ozzy Osbourne will apparently sing 5 solo songs at his farewell present in July.
The report comes from ex-Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar, who’s set to be one of many many, many, many help acts enjoying earlier than Osbourne and the unique lineup of Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5.
In a brand new interview with Loudwire Nights, Hagar, who now fronts laborious rock supergroup The Circle, claims he was given the quantity by Rage Towards The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, who’s the musical director for the upcoming occasion.
He additionally lets slip that one of many songs Ozzy desires to play is his 1991 ballad No Extra Tears.
“I selected to do No Extra Tears [during my set that day] and Tom goes, ‘Oh, that might be nice,’” Hagar says (through The PRP). “After which he comes again and says, ‘Guess what? Ozzy’s going to attempt to sing 5 songs and he desires to sing No Extra Tears.’”
He continues, revealing that his new tune of selection is Flying Excessive Once more from Osbourne’s 1981 album Diary Of A Madman: “I mentioned, ‘OK, Flying Excessive Once more,’ and he goes, ‘You bought it.’ So proper now, I’m singing Flying Excessive Once more. If Ozzy modifications his thoughts, I’ll sing Flying Excessive Once more and No Extra Tears.”
The report of Osbourne’s seemingly quick solo set follows the information that, with Sabbath (who will even be enjoying their last gig), he’s solely set to do “bits and items”.
The singer mentioned on his Ozzy Speaks radio present earlier this 12 months: “I’m not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath however I’m doing little bits and items with them. I’m doing what I can, the place I really feel comfy.”
He added: “I’m making an attempt to get again on my ft. While you rise up within the morning, you simply soar off the bed. I’ve to steadiness myself, however I’m not useless. I’m nonetheless actively doing issues.”
Osbourne retired from touring in 2023, a results of his Parkinson’s illness and the bodily results of a number of surgical procedures. Nevertheless, the next 12 months, his spouse/supervisor Sharon mentioned the Prince Of Darkness hoped to host a farewell extravaganza in his hometown. The present was confirmed in February.
In addition to Hagar, the Birmingham gig will characteristic such legendary help bands as Metallica, Slayer, Gojira, Weapons N’ Roses and Mastodon. Famed actor Jason Momoa (Sport Of Thrones, Aquaman, A Minecraft Film) will compere and all proceeds will go to numerous native charities.