Ozzy Osbourne.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty
Ozzy Osbourneis off the road.
The Black Sabbath rocker, 74, announced Wednesday that he’s quitting touring due to a spinal injury and has canceled all his upcoming shows.
“This is probably one of thehardest things I’ve ever had to sharewith my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine,” Osbourneshared in a statement on InstagramWednesday morning.
“My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage,” he continued. “My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak.”
Osbourne went on to say he had come to the “realization” that he was “not physically capable” of completing his upcoming UK and European tour dates as he wouldn’t be able to cope with the travel that’s required.
“Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way,” Osbourne added in his Instagram post. “My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country.”
“I want to thank my family……my band…….my crew……my longtime friends,@JudasPriest, and of course, my fans for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have. I love you all…”
Ozzy Osbourne.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Since then, he’s undergonetwo more procedures, the latest being in July. He was alsodiagnosed with Parkinson’s diseasefollowing his fall and now uses a cane.
In September 2022, Osbourne, who has been married toSharon Osbournefor 40 years, told PEOPLE thathe was determined to tour againafter his “nightmare” health setbacks.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.Greg Doherty/Getty
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“It’s where I belong. The relationship I have with my audience is the biggest love affair of my life,” he exclusively told PEOPLE.
“I am determined to get back on stage even if I have to be nailed to a board and wheeled on. Survival is my legacy.”
source: people.com
