Rocker Ozzy Osbourne ‘not bodily succesful’ of upcoming tour

AFP

British rocker Ozzy Osbourne stated he was “not physically capable” of occurring a European and UK tour this spring, as he was too weak for all the required journey concerned in reside exhibits.

The 74-year-old has undergone years of remedy after a 2019 fall broken his backbone and exacerbated accidents from a 2003 quad bike accident.

In a publish on Instagram on Wednesday, the previous Black Sabbath frontman introduced the news, saying it was “probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans”.

Rreferring to a remedy involving a mechanical exoskeleton, he wrote: “My one and solely goal throughout this time has been to get again on stage. My singing voice is ok. However, after three operations, stem cell therapies, countless bodily remedy periods, and most just lately groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my physique remains to be bodily weak.

“I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realisation that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn’t deal with the travel required.”

Known to followers as “The Prince of Darkness”, Osbourne was famed for his flamboyant stage performances. He later reinvented himself within the early 2000s as a actuality TV star, being filmed in his house alongside his spouse Sharon and two of their kids.

Osbourne had been as a consequence of take to the stage in May, beginning his “No More Tours 2” tour in Helsinki, Finland, and wrapping up within the British metropolis of Birmingham in mid-June, in keeping with dates listed on his web site.

“Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way,” Osbourne stated.

“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.”

Osbourne, who has beforehand postponed reside exhibits for well being causes, revealed in 2020 that he had been identified with Parkinson’s illness.

He concluded his Instagram publish by thanking his household, band, crew and followers, in addition to his “longtime friends” for his or her “endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have”.