Ozzy Osbourne pulls out of festival over health issues: ‘I’m just not ready yet’ – National | 24CA News
Ozzy Osbourne won’t be properly sufficient to carry out on the Power Trip music competition in California this October.
The Prince of Darkness introduced in an announcement Monday that he’s pulling out of the competition due to his ongoing well being points. The present was set to be Osbourne’s first efficiency in practically 5 years.
“As painful as this is, I’ve had to make the decision to bow out of performing on Power Trip in October,” Osbourne, 74, wrote.
“My original plan was to return to the stage in the summer of 2024, & when the offer to do this show came in, I optimistically moved forward,” he continued. “Unfortunately, my body is telling me that I’m just not ready yet and I am much too proud to have the first show that I do in nearly five years be half-assed.”
It will not be but clear who will fill Osbourne’s slot on the Power Trip competition, however Osbourne mentioned the members of the soon-to-be-named band are “personal friends” of his.
“Above all, I want to thank my fans, my band, and my crew for their unconditional loyalty and continual support. I love you all and I will see you soon,” he concluded.
Plenty of fashionable rock and metallic bands together with Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses and Metallica are already set to carry out on the Power Trip competition.
The former Black Sabbath vocalist has been ailing for a number of years now; he was identified with Parkinson’s illness in 2020. Osbourne additionally underwent a number of surgical procedures for a years-old spinal damage that has restricted his mobility.
In February, Osbourne cancelled his European tour over claims he “is not physically capable” of the journey obligatory for a busy worldwide live performance schedule. The No More Tours II was set to start in Helsinki, Finland in May.
Osbourne and his spouse, Sharon, moved again to England from the U.S. final yr after Osbourne voiced complaints about gun violence and excessive taxes. The Osbourne household, who lived within the U.S. for greater than twenty years, filmed their extremely fashionable actuality TV sequence The Osbournes of their Los Angeles house within the early 2000s.
In September 2022, Osbourne launched his thirteenth solo album, Patient Number 9. The album is nominated for a 2023 Grammy for Best Rock Album. The lead single, additionally known as Patient Number 9, options the late Jeff Beck, who died early this yr. The tune is up for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance on the Grammys.
The observe Degradation Rules (that includes Tony Iommi) can be nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance.
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