US EditionOzzy Osbourne 'Knew' He Was Dying During Final Show, Says Friend
The farewell concert at Villa Park featured iconic heavy metal bands and raised $45.5 million, with $37 million benefiting the West Midlands economy, organizers said.
- On July 5, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne staged the 'Back To The Beginning' finale at Villa Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom, generating �33.8 million from 42,000 ticket buyers.
- Intended as a final performance and charity event, the July 5 show featured Ozzy Osbourne knowing he was near the end and aimed to raise funds for Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice.
- Sold-Out Villa Park drew 42,000 ticket buyers, roughly 20% international, and the show streamed to about 5.8 million viewers featuring Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Guns N' Roses, and Tool alongside Ozzy's solo set.
- A University of Birmingham analysis found 33.8 million pounds economic impact, with 27.6 million pounds retained in the West Midlands region benefiting Birmingham and nearby boroughs.
- Initial reports claiming nearly $190 million prompted confusion, and Sharon Osbourne dismissed these tallies as 'ridiculous,' noting final charity totals would take weeks to calculate due to expenses.
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Black Sabbath's farewell concert "Back To The Beginning" generated 33.8 million pounds, or about 45.5 million dollars, of which 27.6 million remained in the West Midlands, benefiting Birmingham and the surrounding area, the BBC reports.
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