Watch: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath thrilling Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony set

The Prince of Darkness lights up the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony
Fionnuala Bourke
By Fionnuala Bourke
Published 9th Aug 2022, 08:37 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2022, 14:27 BST

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Brummie rock legend Ozzy Osbourne made a thrilling surprise appearance at the Alexander Stadium to close out the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The Aston-born musician, aged 73 who underwent surgery weeks ago, was joined by Black Sabbath members guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Tommy Clufetos and bassist Adam Wakeman for the explosive performance.

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Fireworks were set off and crowds cheered as they launched into their hit song Paranoid.

“Come on, let’s go crazy,” Osbourne told crowds, as the band played the famous chords.

Wrapping up the short performance, he added: “Thank you, good night, you are the best, God bless you all – Birmingham forever.”

Ozzy Osbourne performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in BirminghamOzzy Osbourne performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham

The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, officially declared the Games closed after the flag handover to Victoria, the Australian state that will host the 2026 edition.

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Earlier, other famed Brummie acts including Dexys Midnight Runners, Apache Indian, Musical Youth, UB40 and Panjabi MC entertained the crowd with classic hits amid a parade featuring hundreds of athletes who competed during the 11-day Games.

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