For the first time in five years, the Black Sabbath vocalist was scheduled to perform 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 vocalist has struggled with health issues lately, including Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and numerous surgeries following a serious accident.
Though he has previously expressed his resolve to keep doing what he loves most, performing on stage, he gave fans hoping to see him at the Power Trip Festival, a rock music extravaganza hosted by Coachella founders Goldenvoice and featuring legendary rock bands like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and others, a difficult update on Monday.
Ozzy stated on Monday, July 10, that he had to make the “painful” decision to leave the festival, despite it being scheduled for October 6–8.
As difficult as it is, I’ve had to decide to withdraw from the Power Trip lineup in October, he wrote in an Instagram post.
The performer continued, “When the offer to do this show came in, I optimistically moved forward.
My original goal was to return to the stage in the summer of 2024.
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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 almost five years be subpar. ”.
He promised fans, “You won’t be disappointed,” and added, “The band that will be replacing me on Power Trip will be announced shortly.” He added, “They are personal friends of mine.
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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. ”.
His devoted fans immediately offered their sympathies and support, writing in the post’s comments section: “Everyone loves you, my guy. You don’t need to apologize, sir; you’ve provided years of entertainment. Take care of yourself. You should look after yourself, and your health should come first, Ozz. Please don’t apologize Ozzy, get well. Take as much time as you need. Another admirer added. ”.
Ozzy spoke to People about his desire to perform again while promoting his 13th solo studio album, Patient 9, in September of last year.
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. Survival is my legacy. ”.
I’ve never been this laid up. I don’t understand my luck,” he said, despite acknowledging that his prior health issues “totally messed me up,” and he insisted he wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
He said, “This is where I belong. My relationship with my audience is the biggest love affair I’ve ever had.
