Black Sabbath’s Final Farewell: The Ultimate Birmingham Homecoming

[@walesdad]

It's wonderful it's in Brum and it's wonderful that Bill is back behind the kit. God bless them all.

[@canadianstudmuffin]

They are finally doing it right with Bill Ward on drums!

[@rjg2112]

Proud day to be a Black Sabbath fan. Great insight Phil, I wish I could see this magnificent show in person, but I will stream it if that is an option, and will also purchase cd/vinyl/blu-ray. BS are ending this the right way, much respect!

[@marcessex7831]

I'm very, very glad that Bill Ward will get to take a final bow in front of an audience that he never got to take during The End tour. If I'm being honest though, instead of being super excited when I heard this announcement, my first thought was "please let Ozzy get through this without embarrassing himself". I love the guy and his music, both with Sabbath and on his own, has been such a big part of my life I would never want his (surely) final performance to be a sad moment.

[@daveswallow8351]

Really pleased that the final performance will include Bill Ward, a fitting ending!

[@Evan55914]

I think this is a proper send off for this time-honored band. I would love for a concert film to be released. .

[@Jackylone-]

This is NOT a cash grab! The money is going to charity. This is the perfect way to celebrate Sabbath. I would definitely buy the cd and or dvd!

[@blacksabbath8245]

If Bill is there so am i ❤️🙏

[@paulmorrison1325]

My 17 year old son ran down the stairs about an hour ago to tell me the news - he's a massive Black Sabbath fan (I've created a rock monster! 😂), and he is so excited. I'm busy trying to manage his expectations of actually being able to get tickets and the possibility that it still may not happen - we had tickets for Ozzy 2 or 3 years ago which was cancelled and my son was beyond devastated! We will definitely go if we are lucky enough to get tickets, but I can't see a live streaming event salving his dissapointment if not! I'm sure booking concert tickets wasn't this stressful when I was younger!!!

[@davestephens6421]

I think it's great!!! I first saw them on TOTP and bought the single of Paranoid the next day. I bought the first four albums and loved them, but my tastes changed after that, as I got into jazzrock, and eventually jazz per-se! I have always admired them, and loved the playing of Tony, Geezer and Bill....and especially as both Tony and Bill being jazz fans themselves ( after all it was Django Reinhardt who inspired Tony after his accident in the factory). God bless them - they are legends!!!

[@simonevans1838]

Nice words Phil. At 66, this certainly is going to be special. I grew up listening to them and '75 was my first gig. Now for the very last one.

[@brenthatcher5748]

I think you're right, the other bands will all play Sabbath songs, and Ozzy and the boys will do a short set. Because realistically that's all they could do. God bless Ozzy.

[@ericmac123]

I'm with you on this one Phil - I hope it can be streamed for people like myself who are unable to travel or stand at a gig for any period of time. I pray that Ozzy can hold out on the day as it would be the ultimate ending to nearly 50 years of following this kind of music.

[@ethan-c093]

I'm very excited by this as I have never got to see Black Sabbath before, so I hope I will be able to afford this and go.

[@walterhowieson7100]

Tickets, getting a hold of them will be like finding hens teeth

[@glendoucet5726]

I’m a huge Sabbath fan, I have all their studio and live albums on vinyl and cd, box sets both vinyl and cd, DVD’s, bootlegs…..the only time I was finally able to see them, my wife and I had tickets for them in Halifax, NS in 2014….but then I got diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma, so my daughter and son-in-law got to see them instead, they said it was an amazing show….having said that I’m not sure what kind of show they can put on now with Ozzy and Bill’s health issues….but I wish them all the best….they’ve given us a lifetime of amazing music….

[@BobbyBass-x6i]

Good that the entire band will be together one last time. Sabbath was my 1st concert. I’m sure there will be a way to see it either live or after on video.

[@JohnFreeman-d6t]

Hope they record all of it and video all of it so I can watch it with out commercials

[@jriffblue]

I am so happy to hear this!!!! It really makes my heart smile. I would love to stream it!

[@matheusagpcrvg]

It's awesome for the lads. One last time, the four original members. After it, Iommi should record something with Tony Martin.

[@leocarnicella4046]

Yes, with Bill Ward on Drums

[@christophwegener9939]

Yes This is important. With Bill🤘

[@PHILIPPEWARDA]

Streaming the event itself is a great idea. But I do expect a CD. I would love a DVD of the entire day.

[@JardinPotagerAstucieux-hr5co]

It is just great, and incredible! So happy they found an agreement with Bill. I will certainly follow it if possible!

[@constantinghe3801]

It's avery emotional moment , especialy for those like me (I'm 72) who all along their life admired at the highest level the music of Black Sabbath... back in 1970, in Bucharest(Romania) i was totaly confused after listened their first lp and I still remember the day I was lucky enough to purchase their "Paranoid" lp( New Zeeland "vertigo" pressing) as one of the luckiest days of my life...unforgettable forever !

[@gaildinwoodie9809]

Great show Phil.

[@rogertemple7193]

If it is all four original members Ozzy, Tony, Geezer and Bill that would be great.🎶🎶📻🎶🎶

[@daveswallow8351]

I would pay to stream, what an emotional end to their journey it will be!

[@bjrnsjohnsen1278]

I hope Bill Ward gets closure here, he deserves it.

[@lumpygravy52]

I will get the t-shirt!!

[@ramsestoo]

it got to be streamed.

[@MartinFlanagan-yk8zq]

Hi, Phil I can almost see the tears in your eyes as this will clearly close the final chapter of Sabbath in a good way. First and foremost the money will go to worthy causes so no cash grab here. I think it will play out exactly as you say, lots of bands paying homage and a short set from Sabbath. Given the number of acts/guests and equipment changes from midday there's no chance of a two hour set from Sabbath, plus all the health issues of Ozzy. I honestly hope that the fans get the tickets and not all these Jonny come lately types, Kate Moss/ Hammond and crew who are just there for a photo opportunity - alla Zeppelin reunion in 07. I've never seen or met an ordinary soul who managed to get a ticket for that event.I won't be there as I choose to remember Sabbath when I saw them in 81, 82, 98 and 99. I wish them all the best for a proper final bow. Keep on spinning. Best Regards Martin

[@jogischulz2576]

Thanks Phil, very good news amongst the other bad news these days, I have been a fan since 1970 with the first album and hope Ozzy will make it for this special show, on stage we will see a different Ozzy, I am not worried ! and finally Bill Ward on board🥁 will enjoy every minute 🎸

[@deantaylor1512]

Hope this becomes available as a blu ray set … Really pleased to see this is a charity event …. Please no cash grab rubbish…

[@johnbrazzell9469]

That's awesome that the original members of Black Sabbath are getting back together after two decades and performing one last show I hope it's captured on film for the world to see and then eventually put on 7.1 Dolby Atmos PCM Blu-ray at least I was fortunate to see Black Sabbath live 1972 at the Hollywood bowl I had front row box seats Black Sabbath was banned for life for playing too loud the sound of the concert was fat with heavy Bass and of course Ozzy's young voice was screaming perfect Long live Black Sabbath

[@johnbrazzell9469]

And of course I'll be looking forward to watching Ozzy scream raise your fucking hands I can't fucking hear you louder

[@thewurm9177]

Yo John that must have been friggin INCREDIBLE at The Bowl! Was that the show where Tony collapsed on stage? My first Sabbath show was in 1975 at the Long Beach Arena for the Sabotage tour...talk about a LOUD show! I hope they stream it and put out a blu-ray as you mentioned. Cheers Sabbro! ,,\/, ,\/,,

[@robmlisanti]

Thank you Phil , I dont have any problem with this especially now that Bill Ward will be there

[@SteveOSpielberg]

The Sabbaths version of The Last Waltz

[@angryeyelive-rt8im]

Growing up in California in the '70s was amazing with Black Sabbath in my life. I would love to see them stream it live and a DVD later. Maybe in my dreams but there's hope as they filmed their last tour. If I could I would love to go to see this. It is not in my current budget.

[@daveswallow8351]

They should have Jazz Sabbath perform!

[@stephensdygert7600]

I love it!!!! Don't worry people! their rehearsal sessions will be precise and articulate. This concert is redemption for the great Bill Ward. I don't think they need all these other bands on the bill. It should be just Black Sabbath, end of story.

[@INSTITUTE22-BG]

Amazing, would love to see them back together on stage for one last time, I first heard their debut album back in 1970 when I was 10 years old, it blew my tiny mind & I have never been the same again, for which I will be forever grateful. I saw the live in 1976 on the Technical Ecstasy tour at the Liverpool Empire, still one of the best gigs I have ever seen. Great to see that all the money will also be going to charity. Those four guys are my Gods

[@mydayis5]

They’re doing ANOTHER last ever gig??! 😂 Amazing line up to be honest and I’d love to go. Rumoured that tickets start at £87.50, but good luck getting one anywhere near that price. I suspect £300 plus is more realistic. If they’re using Oasis style dynamic pricing they could go well above a grand! Hopefully I’m wrong. I’ll buy the DVD……are they still a thing???

[@rimaxxamir1774]

I hope that, if not the band itself, then at least some of the other bands will pay hommage to and play tracks from the Dio, Gillan and Martin era as well..

[@1AR183]

I think I am going to have to wait for the dvd. I would love to see Sabbath, but I am afraid that a half hour or forty minute set will not be enough to satisfy. I know that it is unrealistic for anyone to expect a long set considering it would be a difficult task for all of the members, especially Ozzy. Although they are a lot of other great artists that will be participating and celebrating the music of Sabbath. I am sure that it will be a great day of celebration. As RJD once sung "long live rock n roll".🤘

[@normanmacfarlane6724]

I still have mixed feelings about the reunion but the line up of the talent is quite amazing ❤ I wish them all the best .

[@sundance8744]

Very excited,however,very scared.

[@sundance8744]

Do we remember ? The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in Wembley 1992. A satellite live broadcast all over the world given by Premiere. The BS Farewell is to be taken by this way !!

[@spectrefate]

One last gig, before the next last gig.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

This really is the last gig

[@paulevans-b2j]

For all those people who can’t get or afford ticket you can get yourself to Llandudno on the very same night to see my band OZZBEST the UK’s best and longest running Ozzy Osbourne tribute band at The Motorsport Lounge 🤟🏼😊

[@wokebloke7019]

Yeah I believe it will be a tribute show. Each band will do a sabbath song and a few of their own. Who else will show ? Clapton? Deep purple? Brian May ?

[@adnilrummut105]

hope that bill will play his drums!!!

[@mrsmith7939]

As a Sabbath fan.... would be interested if Tony Martin was singing. No trampolines required...

[@makka7890]

Good news for you and fellow Sabbath fans Phil. I'm not a fan myself and I did see them in the early 70s. This is for a good cause(s) and I hope his health holds up.

[@clownose2831]

With all the American bands and guests theres no way Sabbath will play anything more than a couple of songs at end! It'll be like a Freddie Mercury tribute or live aid! Fair play to them. Im glad i saw these bands in their prime! 🤔

[@soniaellis163]

Just seen Sharron Osbourne talking about the concert at villa park football ground on the ITV Midlands news she looks so thin, i was horrified , she clearly has a problem .

[@Belfast-Biccy]

It'll have to be the Blu-ray for me. Would be great if they shoot Ozzy out of a cannon for the finale and he turned into a giant Bat, flying off into the Moonlight

[@MetalJesusRocks]

This is one of the most EPIC LIVE SHOWS EVER! Insane how many great musicians will be there. I really, really hope they film it for a blu-ray release because I would LOVE to see it! 🤘

[@hellojimmypage]

Historical event, glad it's happening with Bill more importantly. Not particularly interested on hearing Corgan, Draiman, Davis or Hale playing Sabbath covers, to be honest though, the choice of guesting bands not of my liking, imagine having Purple, Priest or Scorpions sharing stage with them instead, or giving the non-Ozzy era members some recognition.

[@slowpawstevet3676]

Great news for heavy rock and the chance to showcase great music, should be on national TV so the world can see what's really going on in a genre so long neglected in he public psyche not all about Beyonce and Tailor Swift!

[@adnilrummut105]

I was pleased by *BS* during their *the end tour* in vienna on june, 6th 2016! 😎 tommy clufetos did a good job, no doubt about it, but he isn't bill, not at all, 'cause he lacks that jazzdrumming brackground that bill evolved to a metal style!!! it's all about the groove in the heavyness. just get an imagination of bill performing at paris 1971 playing *war pigs* . fantastic, awesome and amazing when you can see him creating a whole new drumming style, that didn't exist before!!! god bless him to show off in birmingham again! 😇

[@holydiver73]

‘The last concert’ now where have I heard that before? I’ve seen Ozzy play about 5 ‘final’ concerts now and paid through the nose for all of them. I turned down nearly 2 and half grand for my ticket in February 2017 for ‘The End’ concert. I’m all for supporting charities, but this is a kick square to the nads.

[@micolsen9824]

I avoid big crowds.

[@2010ditta]

Should be just like Live Aid.

[@risingstar7161]

It would be great to see but not sure the chance of getting a ticket or whether you would need a mortgage to buy the ticket despite proceeds going to charities which of course is a great gesture. we will have to wait and see I guess

[@highcurrent1125]

The competition for tix will be similar to Zeppelin's last gig......obviously waaaaay more demand than supply. The pay per view will be good! More cozy for my bones anyway..

[@Malegys]

Glad i got the seem them (all 4 OG members) in Brum NEC in December 1997 when they were all still physically able to do it. No miming or half-arsed performances. Seeing Sabs doing this now , will be like watching your Nan trying to pull off a strip-tease act.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Bit harsh, none of us are getting any younger

[@Malegys]

@@NowSpinningMagazine i agree, but art shouldn't have to suffer by making physical compromises.

[@wokebloke7019]

the 4 will play black sabbath iron man Fairies Paranoid

[@bareknuckles2u]

I really don't see this as a "cash grab."

[@AJAndyO]

I’d go, no contest! I’d stream it, if I couldn’t get tkts. If neither was available to me, I’d be rather disappointed ☹️, to say the least. 😳. I’ve seen Oz solo and various Sabs lineups, with and without Oz and Bill. Only once with all four. This gig is gonna be a Mecca for metal fans and a final line in the sand (if it happens!) for Oz. I really, really hope it happens and that I can be there. 🤘😎🤘

[@wokebloke7019]

What do you think the ticket prices will be ?

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Quite high!

[@thomassibley9475]

I would say every song played that day is Black Sabbath? Maybe not just Ozzy era. It's a goodbuy to to Sabbath not ozzy.

[@Claymore5]

Bill Ward is the final piece of the jigsaw. This will be massively oversubscribed of course. I would love to be there but I don't pay silly money for gigs anymore as I have seen almost everyone I have wanted to. I would buy a Blu Ray or DVD and an album (three discs please looking at the talent list). Are they one of my favourite bands - no. They would have to get past Iron Maiden, Saxon, Judas Priest and Magnum to do that - but I appreciate the influence they have had on others (notably Metallica and therefore Megadeath etc). I hope it will be broadcast on one platform or another though.

[@malcshone4409]

I’m glad for Bill but I won’t be going. I have no wish to see a 76 year old man struggling with physical ailments trying to perform on stage. They were awesome on the “ 13” world tour ( saw them twice ) but this is pushing it too far. Sorry.

[@marvinmartin3438]

Let's hope Ozzy is still capable by then. Just sayin

[@williambaxter4628]

Bill Ward involved?

[@briankearney1619]

Yes👍

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Yes

[@TheKatpurz]

Good luck to em! Ozzy is a bit feeble these days :(

[@DuncanMcArthur-l7l]

slash is always at something why

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Good agent

[@didiervandijk9713]

One big final payday,I think its phoney and fake.And Im a Sabbath fan for 40 years.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

the profits are going to charity-Q Parkinson’s, the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice (closely linked with Aston Villa). Of course, the logistical costs of a huge event like this will be covered, but it looks like everything beyond that goes straight to these wonderful causes.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

All profits are going to charity-Q Parkinson’s, the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice (closely linked with Aston Villa). Of course, the logistical costs of a huge event like this will be covered, but it looks like everything beyond that goes straight to these wonderful causes.

[@didiervandijk9713]

@@NowSpinningMagazine Then consider my comment as not written.

[@StephenHennessy-y8h]

Only if it's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Gezzer Butler and Bill Ward i think this could be a kind of one day Sabbath fest something to remember

[@50milliondownthedraintonym16]

phil someone needs to give you a ticket, come on let's all ask the villa if they will give phil a seat on the day.

[@Godzilla-t1z]

Not been negative but Ozzys voice is gone...also a huge money spinner for Sharon...I'll pass

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

All profits are going to charity-Q Parkinson’s, the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice (closely linked with Aston Villa). Of course, the logistical costs of a huge event like this will be covered, but it looks like everything beyond that goes straight to these wonderful causes.

[@Godzilla-t1z]

@@NowSpinningMagazine that's good to know 👍