Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne, who began his career in Birmingham, has revealed his true plans about returning to his homeland from California, US. The singer had returned to Birmingham in 2022 for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games that was head in the city.
It was a surprise performance as the star has been battling with Parkinson’s disease - which has no cure. However, his fans were pleasantly surprised with his performance, even though it was a short one.
The singer had earlier said he would be moving back to the UK but now, he revealed that he does not want to. He said he would “prefer to stay in America” since he’s “American now” after decades in the country.
“I’m getting a bit of flak from people, to be honest with you, if I had my way, I’d stay in America,” he said to Consequence, a New York-based online magazine.
His change of heart comes a month after his wife, Sharon, who is also British, said she no longer feels safe in the US.
Sharon had said, “It’s not exciting anymore. It hasn’t gone sideways, it’s gone down. It’s not a fun place to live. It’s dangerous here. Every big city’s got crime, but I don’t feel safe here. Neither does Ozzy.”
The band became famous in the 1980s and Ozzy Osbourne has amassed many fans from all over the world through the years. His career spans from music to reality TV and his family has been an intrinsic part of those endeavours.
So, here’s a look at his life from the 1980s to now:
5. Ozzy Osbourne with pro-wrestler Tripple H at a news conference to announce the lineup for “Ozzfest” 2002
Ozzy Osbourne (L) pretends to bite the arm of pro-wrestler Tripple H at a news conference to announce the lineup for “Ozzfest” 2002 March 21, 2002 at the World Wrestling Federation headquarters in New York. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) | Getty Images
6. The Osbourne family at the MTV Studios in New York City in 2022
The Osbourne family on TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City. (l to r) Jack, Kelly, Sharon, and Ozzy Osbourne. 3/19/02 (Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect) | Getty Images
7. Prince William, Dame Shirley Bassey, Ozzy Osbourne & Prince Harry at the finale of “Party at the Palace” in 2002
Prince William (L) talks with Dame Shirley Bassey (2nd L) as Ozzy Osbourne (2nd R) stands with Prince Harry (R) on stage at the finale of “Party at the Palace” in London 03 June 2002. As part of Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee celebrations 12,000 people watched a pop concert featuring singers spanning many generations in the garden of Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 50 years on the throne. (Photo - ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
8. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne speak on stage during the 30th Annual American Music Awards (AMA) in 2003
LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 13: Hosts Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne speak on stage during the 30th Annual American Music Awards (AMA) at the Shrine Auditorium on January 13, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) | Getty Images