Black Sabbath co-founder says Ozzy Osbourne’s last gig was ‘brilliant’

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23 Jul 2025 • 10:43 PM MYT
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  • Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76, prompting a tribute from co-founder Tony Iommi.
  • Speaking on BBC Radio 4, Iommi revealed the band did not expect their last performance with Osbourne to be "that final".
  • The farewell show took place in their hometown of Birmingham, where Osbourne reportedly felt "at home".
  • Iommi noted Osbourne had not appeared in good health recently, but said the final show was “brilliant”.
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