Sharon Osbourne Says Band ‘Wanted To Profit’ Off Ozzy Sharon Osbourne told Billboard an unknown band “wanted to make a profit” from the Black Sabbath final show event with Ozzy Osbourne. “And it’s not the time to make a profit,” she added. “After the show, I’ll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked.”…Read More 👇

Sharon Osbourne Says Band ‘Wanted To Profit’ Off Ozzy Sharon Osbourne told Billboard an unknown band “wanted to make a profit” from the Black Sabbath final show event with Ozzy Osbourne. “And it’s not the time to make a profit,” she added. “After the show, I’ll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked.”…Read More 👇

Sharon Osbourne Says Band ‘Wanted To Profit’ Off Ozzy

Sharon Osbourne told Billboard an unknown band “wanted to make a profit” from the Black Sabbath final show event with Ozzy Osbourne. “And it’s not the time to make a profit,” she added. “After the show, I’ll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked.”

Sharon Osbourne, wife and longtime manager of Ozzy Osbourne, has revealed that she disinvited a well-known band from performing at Ozzy’s final show with Black Sabbath, citing that the band “wanted to make a profit” from the event. Speaking to Billboard ahead of the concert held on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Sharon emphasized, “It’s not the time to make a profit” and promised to disclose the band’s identity after the show, hinting that many would be shocked by the revelation[1][3][5].

The event, titled “Back To The Beginning,” was a landmark charity concert marking the end of Ozzy Osbourne’s live performances with Black Sabbath, the band that revolutionized heavy metal since its formation in 1968 in Birmingham. The concert featured a star-studded lineup including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and other notable acts, and was hosted by actor Jason Momoa. All proceeds from the event were directed to charity, supporting causes such as Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice[1][8].

Sharon Osbourne disclosed that the decision to remove the band from the lineup came after a dispute with the band’s manager, which left her feeling “the worst way I’ve felt in years.” She also clarified that despite previous tensions with Iron Maiden’s frontman Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden was not the band removed from the bill. The exact band remains unnamed, but speculation has been rife, with Sharon firmly denying that Megadeth was involved, as confirmed by Ozzy and Sharon’s daughter, Kelly Osbourne[1][3][5].

The controversy highlights the delicate balance between honoring a legendary career and maintaining the charitable spirit of the event. Sharon’s stance underscores that the farewell concert was intended as a celebration and tribute, not a commercial opportunity for profit by participating artists. The event itself was a massive success, selling out in under 16 minutes and expected to boost the local economy by up to £20 million ($27 million), drawing approximately 300,000 visitors to Birmingham for a weekend of music, sport, and food[1].

In the lead-up to the concert, Sharon Osbourne’s candid comments have added a layer of intrigue to the historic occasion, reflecting her protective role over Ozzy’s legacy and the integrity of the event. She has promised to reveal the identity of the band after the show concludes, leaving fans and industry insiders eager to learn which group was excluded for prioritizing profit over the spirit of the farewell[1][3][5].

This final Black Sabbath concert not only marked the end of an era for Ozzy Osbourne, who has battled advanced Parkinson’s disease, but also served as a powerful reminder of the values that have guided his career and family — loyalty, respect, and charity above commercial gain. Sharon Osbourne’s decision to disinvite the band reinforces these principles, ensuring the event remained a heartfelt tribute to one of rock’s most iconic figures[1][8].