In just a week, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne will take the stage for his final performance, and the excitement is already palpable. Currently in Birmingham, he is joined by fellow founding members of Black sabbath: Geezer Butler, Tommy Iommi, and Bill Ward.
The iconic band was recently spotted visiting a mural dedicated to their legacy, which they shared on Instagram.
Osbourne’s upcoming performance is part of the final event titled “Help To The Start,” scheduled for July 5th. This monumental occasion will feature an notable lineup that includes:
- Bands: Alice In Chains, Anthrax, Gojira, Guns N’ Roses, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Mastodon, Metallica, Pantera, Rival Sons, Slayer, Sleep Token, Soundgarden, and Tool.
- Solo Artists: Andrew Watt, Billy Corgan (of The Smashing Pumpkins), Chad Smith (of Red Hot Chili Peppers), David Ellefson (formerly of Megadeth), David Draiman (of Disturbed), Fred Durst (of Limp Bizkit), lzzy Hale (of Halestorm), Jake E. Lee (formerly with Ozzy Osbourne), Jonathan Davis (of Korn), K.K. Downing (formerly of Judas Priest), Mike Bordin (of Faith No More), Papa V Perpetua from Black Label Society; Rudy Sarzo from Quiet Riot; Sammy Hagar from Van Halen; Steven Tyler from Aerosmith; Vernon Reid from Living Color; Whitfield Crane from Ugly Kid Joe; and Tom Morello from Rage Against The Machine.
wolfgang van halen recently announced that he would not be performing at “Help To The Start.”
the event will also be available via livestream for those unable to attend in person. However, tickets for this livestream are not free , but can be purchased through our website.
A portion of all proceeds will benefit three charitable organizations: Aston Villa’s Acorn Children’s Hospital , Birmingham Children’s Hospital , and Cure Parkinson’s . This initiative highlights the importance of giving back while celebrating music history.
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