For the first time in five years, the Black Sabbath frontman was scheduled to play at Power Trip.
For years, Ozzy Osbourne has put his music career first, but now he must put his health and well-being first.
The Black Sabbath singer has experienced a number of health problems in recent years, including Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and numerous surgeries following a serious accident.
He has previously stated his resolve to keep doing what he loves most—performing on stage—but on Monday, he gave fans hoping to catch him at the Power Trip Festival, a rock concert extravaganza organized by Coachella founders Goldenvoice and featuring legendary rock bands like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and others, a difficult update.
Ozzy stated on Monday, July 10, that he had to make the “painful” decision to leave the festival, despite it being set for October 6–8.
He wrote on Instagram, “As painful as this is, I’ve had to make the decision to bow out of performing on Power Trip in October.”
“My original plan was to return to the stage in the summer of 2024,” he continued, “and when the offer to do this show came in, I optimistically moved forward.”
“My original plan was to return to the stage in the summer of 2024,” he continued, “and when the offer to do this show came in, I optimistically moved forward.”
He continued, “I love you all, and I will see you soon. Above all, I want to thank my fans, my band, and my crew for their unwavering loyalty and ongoing support.”
Everyone loves you, my buddy, he wrote in the post’s comments, as did his ardent supporters, who quickly offered their sympathies and encouragement. Take care of yourself,” and “Sir, there’s no need to apologize; you’ve provided years of fun. Take care of yourself, and remember that your health should come first, Ozz. Another admirer said, “Please don’t apologize Ozzy, get well. Take as much time as you need.”
Ozzy discussed his wish to perform again with People in September of last year while promoting Patient 9, his 13th solo studio album.
At the time, he declared, “I am determined to get back on stage, even if I have to be nailed to a board and wheeled on,” adding, “Survival is my legacy.”
I’ve never been this laid up, despite the fact that my previous health issues “totally messed me up,” he said. He declared, “I don’t understand my luck, and I’m not leaving anytime soon.
I belong here, in this place. The largest love affair I’ve ever been in is with my audience, he said.