Ozzy's final gig with Sabbath

[police squad]

good luck to 'em all

Saw Sabbath at Reading in 1983. Gillan on vocals and Bev Bevan on the drums

I hope it's a great gig but I won't be there, it's too far and I don't do big gigs anymore

[police squad]

good luck to 'em all

Saw Sabbath at Reading in 1983. Gillan on vocals and Bev Bevan on the drums

I hope it's a great gig but I won't be there, it's too far and I don't do big gigs anymore

[jonno1981]

Ozzy is a very old, very weathered individual. I’d be surprised if he plays more than 1 solo tune and 1 tune with black sabbath. Even that is impressive for a wobbly guy in his 70s with his health history. 

[Cato]

11 hours ago, RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE said:

Potentially short sets by all performers . 

 

I was wondering if it might be similar to the Freddie Mercury tribute at Wembley.

 

Several shortish sets from various bands during the day followed by a 'Sabbath & friends' set in the evening featuring multiple special guests from the other bands. It would make sense in terms of giving Ozzy a bit of extra support 

 

Time will tell.

[Paul S]

10 hours ago, markbunney said:

Also was at the reunion shows in ‘97. I was 17 then and now feeling old!

 

I was 40 in '97 so had better keep out of it. 

 

I saw them at Hyde Park in 2015, sans Bill Ward, and it was a phenomenal day.  Ozzy seemed in good health and was, comically, doing press-ups on stage from time to time.  Saw them again in 2017 at the O2 for 'The End' and it was like they were a different band - I guess they were at the tail end of a huge tour and it had taken its toll.  Not sure about this one - almost like going to the funeral of old friends that haven't actually died.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

34 minutes ago, Paul S said:

 

I was 40 in '97 so had better keep out of it. 

 

I saw them at Hyde Park in 2015, sans Bill Ward, and it was a phenomenal day.  Ozzy seemed in good health and was, comically, doing press-ups on stage from time to time.  Saw them again in 2017 at the O2 for 'The End' and it was like they were a different band - I guess they were at the tail end of a huge tour and it had taken its toll.  Not sure about this one - almost like going to the funeral of old friends that haven't actually died.

Yeah, I was at The Hyde Park gig too. I was reluctant as I had enough of outdoor gigs . Pleasantly surprised . Geezer was phenomenal . Imho apart from Sabbath , Faith No More were the best band of the day . Soundgarden bored me , and Chris Cornell was in black days then nbeknown to us . He just seemed disinterested. 
 

As for Ozzy , 4th Row at Blizzard of Ozz gig at Hammy and it was a great gig . I couldn't go to the following tour, due to receiving a letter and refund due to him biting that bat .

Saw him at donington  and hammy o on the ultimate gin tour. He was going through his wig wearing stage and looked like Sharon from Eastenders. 
Tbh, I think the tour at Hyde park should really have been the end , but Sharon and money = cash 🐄

Edited Thursday at 09:04 by RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE

[WHUFC BASS]

19 hours ago, cetera said:

Ticket price will be ridiculous I'm sure......

Tempted, but I was never a huge fan of Sabbath or any of the other acts advertised.

 

£455... Sorry, that's a great band, my favourite in fact, a great lineup too but I just can't justify that price.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

3 minutes ago, WHUFC BASS said:

 

£455... Sorry, that's a great band, my favourite in fact, a great lineup too but I just can't justify that price.

Wow! For that price I'll stay home . Let's get f@@kin' Lazy 🙂

[Paul S]

13 minutes ago, RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE said:

Yeah, I was at The Hyde Park gig too. I was reluctant as I had enough of outdoor gigs . Pleasantly surprised . Geezer was phenomenal . Imho apart from Sabbath , Faith No More were the best band of the day . Soundgarden bored me , and Chris Cornell was in black days then nbeknown to us . He just seemed disinterested. 

 

Totally agree.  Faith no More were a revelation to me.  Never been a fan, not really taken any notice of them.  But what a performance!  Edgy, tight - as good as a live band could be IMO.

 

[Stub Mandrel]

2 hours ago, police squad said:

good luck to 'em all

Saw Sabbath at Reading in 1983. Gillan on vocals and Bev Bevan on the drums

I hope it's a great gig but I won't be there, it's too far and I don't do big gigs anymore

 

Me too

And with Dio. Never with Ozzy

 

 

 

[Cato]

The £455 seems to be for one of the hospitality packages, which, as far as I can tell are the only prices to be officially released.

 

https://www.avfc.co.uk/concerts/back-to-the-beginning/

 

Having said that I wouldn't be at all suprised if general sale prices are approaching £200 which would put them in line with recent Oasis and Talyor Swift stadium shows.

[cetera]

VIP package is over £700...

[Cato]

1 minute ago, cetera said:

VIP package is over £700...

 

I can't understand why anyone would want to go an event like that and watch it from a private box.

 

Being part of the crowd is a key part of the gig experience for me.

 

[Lw.]

I could have sworn I saw their final performance in 2001, then again a few years later at Download! Fair play to them for still going, got to be one of the most influential bands of all time - they certainly are for me! 

 

I probably won't make it to this but I bet it'll be a hell of a day! 

[odysseus]

Looks fantastic, but I'm too lazy to travel for gigs these days!

[odysseus]

DP

Edited Thursday at 10:32 by odysseus

[Woodinblack]

1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Me too

And with Dio. Never with Ozzy

 

Me too, and with both.

 

Think it was £7 last time I saw them with ozzy.

[Misdee]

I saw Sabbath back in their heyday and it was something special. That's the way I would like to remember them. I actually found Phil Collins struggling on the Genesis farewell tour quite upsetting to watch. I really don't want to witness Ozzy suffering the same way.

 

I'm sorry to say it but this extravaganza looks like it has every chance of being absolutely dreadful. Such events always end up being less than the sum of their parts. To me it's a sad ending for one of the most important bands in the history of rock music. Legends are best left intact, for everyone's sake.

 

As soon as see phrases like "Fred Durst" and "supergroup"  banded about my alarm bells start ringing. It's going to be exactly the kind of cringeworthy modern rockfest you would hope it wouldn't be. Americans with tattoos wearing board shorts shouting a lot. However much they might pay homage, all those bands are a million miles away from what Black Sabbath were in their prime. Sabbath had an originality, subtlety and finesse that's beyond  their would-be disciples' grasp.

 

The truth is that Black Sabbath was over a long time ago. They already belong to history. At their best they were an awesome prospect. No one can take that away from them, except themselves. If they want a last farewell I suppose it's up to them, but I really wish they wouldn't.

 

 

Edited Thursday at 12:05 by Misdee

[12stringbassist]

I don't think anyone on here would deny they have the perfect right to do a last hurrah if they want to.
It probably will be The Last Time this time. It's good that Bill Ward is on drums too. Good for them sorting that.
Ozzy doesn't have to be able to sing marvelously, but it would obviously be a lot better if he did.
People can perform really well with Parkinsons (Justin Currie of Del Amitri being an example - but we're talking real quality there).

I imagine the regular ticket price will be eye-watering, but we have the choice not to pay it if it doesn't suit us, but it's a total smack in the teeth to the fans who have supported him / them all of these years. Bloody Sharon...

I will watch it on TV, probably. Or bits on Youtube. Sabbath only got through to me with the odd song.
Anyone who's going will have a special night, regardless of whether Ozzy is 100% or not.
If you're going, enjoy...

[WinterMute]

I saw Ozzy's Blizzard of Oz at the Brum Odeon with Randy Rhodes, bit like not seeing Kate Bush at the Hammy Odeon after seeing the Tour of Life, I think I'd like to remember him in his absolute insane pomp.

[Misdee]

24 minutes ago, WinterMute said:

I saw Ozzy's Blizzard of Oz at the Brum Odeon with Randy Rhodes, bit like not seeing Kate Bush at the Hammy Odeon after seeing the Tour of Life, I think I'd like to remember him in his absolute insane pomp.

I saw him on that first Blizzard of Oz tour, too. It was a great gig. I saw him and Sharon after the show at the backstage door and he was wearing an orange jumpsuit, like they wear in American prisons. He looked dazed, even back then. (Especially back then.) That's putting it diplomatically.

Edited Thursday at 13:04 by Misdee

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

2 hours ago, Misdee said:

I saw Sabbath back in their heyday and it was something special. That's the way I would like to remember them. I actually found Phil Collins struggling on the Genesis farewell tour quite upsetting to watch. I really don't want to witness Ozzy suffering the same way.

 

I'm sorry to say it but this extravaganza looks like it has every chance of being absolutely dreadful. Such events always end up being less than the sum of their parts. To me it's a sad ending for one of the most important bands in the history of rock music. Legends are best left intact, for everyone's sake.

 

As soon as see phrases like "Fred Durst" and "supergroup"  banded about my alarm bells start ringing. It's going to be exactly the kind of cringeworthy modern rockfest you would hope it wouldn't be. Americans with tattoos wearing board shorts shouting a lot. However much they might pay homage, all those bands are a million miles away from what Black Sabbath were in their prime. Sabbath had an originality, subtlety and finesse that's beyond  their would-be disciples' grasp.

 

The truth is that Black Sabbath was over a long time ago. They already belong to history. At their best they were an awesome prospect. No one can take that away from them, except themselves. If they want a last farewell I suppose it's up to them, but I really wish they wouldn't.

 

It's true what you say about Phil Collins ..and Paul Di'anno to an extent . Painful ! 
If it was a proper Brummie farewell , then it should have been done in a club or arena close up without the corporate razamatazz. Proper low key.

unfortunately it's not what Sharon does ..

I did see Sabbath on Heaven and Hell tour , and something was ' missing ' . Underwhelmed was an understament . Sure Vinnie Appice did a great drum solo  , but Tony's guitar solo was tedious . Like Dio's solo stuff , but couldn't get on with him in sabbath . That gig was supposedly featuring Blue Oyster Cults equipment . Nothing impressing there .All only imho of course 🙂

 

[Misdee]

Never mind Metallica et al, what about getting Status Quo on the bill ?  Let's face it, When it comes to farewell tours they are the best in the business.  Call the whole shindig "This Time We Really, Really Mean It! ...(Probably)."

 

 

Edited Thursday at 14:59 by Misdee

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

1 minute ago, Misdee said:

Never mind Metallica et al, what about getting Status Quo on the bill ? When it comes to farewell tours they really are the leading experts.  Call the whole shindig "This Time We Really, Really Mean It! ...(Probably)."

...and motley crue 🙂

[FretsOnFire]

Saw them in Hyde park in 2012 with sound garden, soul fly,  Motorhead etc

 

That was my farewell to them as a live act then when Oz, Toni and Geezer put on one hell of a show