Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance in his home city almost never happened. The rock legend was warned that insurers would not cover the show if he pursued his dream of standing to say goodbye to his devoted fans, we can reveal.

Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell was nearly canceled until Sharon reportedly struck a bold backstage deal that let him rock one last time.

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne created the fest in 1996 in reaction to a diss from Lollapalooza: ‘Ozzy’s not relevant.’

Ozzy Osbourne, who died this week at 76, had a reputation as a hell-raiser for crazy stunts like biting off a bat’s head. Rumors swirled before his 1982 visit to Kalamazoo.

Still, losing such an icon is never easy for folks. But many found a bright side in the fact that Osbourne was able to kind of go out on his own terms. He had his “Back to the Beginning” farewell show on July 5 and reportedly raised $190 million that was then donated to Cure Parkinson’s,

When Ozzy Osbourne died, the Prince of Darkness left behind a kingdom, including Sharon Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Louis Osbourne, Jessica Osbourne and Elliott Osbourne.

Liam and Noel Gallagher are the latest musicians to honor Ozzy Osbourne following his shocking death on Tuesday at 76. The rock star brothers paid an emotional tribute to the Prince of Darkness on Friday, July 25, during the first of seven Oasis shows at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76. The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness long struggled with addiction, finally achieving sobriety in 2014.