On the eve of the last Black Sabbath show, Ozzy revealed at the Ozzy Speaks podcast that still holds the desire to record with one of his greatest idols
Ozzy Osbourne still has dreams of dreams on the list and, at the top of it, is Paul McCartney. In new episode of your podcast Ozzy Speaksfrom the Siriusxmthe vocalist of Black Sabbath answered without hesitation when asked by Billy Morrison with whom I would like to share the vocals: “Paul McCartney”.
The choice is no surprise for those who know the trajectory of Ozzy. He has declared more than once Beatles were an immense influence on the formation of Black Sabbath. In an interview with NMEhe even defined himself as “a crazy fan, completely obsessed” by the Liverpool band.
Despite the will, Ozzy It also demonstrated some insecurity about the idea. “It would be an honor, but I don’t know if I could…”, he commented on the show, without concluding the sentence. Years ago, he had already tried a collaboration: he invited McCartney to record the bass in a track of the Sabbathbut he heard that the former beatle I didn’t think it could improve the line that already existed. “I said, ‘Are you kidding? You could pee on the album I put on my will,’ he said Ozzyas only he knows how to tell.
The statement comes in a farewell climate. On July 5, the Black Sabbath Take the stage for the last time at a special event called Back to the beginningat Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, the band’s hometown.
It will be the first time in two decades that the original formation gathers live: Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. The festival will also have heavy appearances as Metallic, Slayer, Tool, Gojira, Anthrax, Panther, Billy Corgan and the remnants of Soundgarden.
Ozzywhich has been facing serious health problems in recent years, including the diagnosis of Parkinson and multiple surgeries, has not had a complete show since 2018. He warned that his participation will be punctual, only in the excerpts where he feels comfortable, but ensured that he is dedicating himself to the fullest. “I have a coach who works with performance recovery, and he believes I can do. I’m giving everything I have. If God wants me to do this show, I’ll do it.”
Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi They also talked about the final presentation. To Sharonthere is no real goodbye to Sabbath. “Look what they left. It’s a monumental work, forever. In the meantime, it’s never a real goodbye.”
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Source: Rollingstone
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