Ozzy Osbourne is “heartbroken” he can’t carry out at this 12 months’s Energy Journey competition his household have stated.
The Black Sabbath frontman was set to carry out on the occasion in Indio, California this October alongside headliners Metallica, AC/DC and Weapons N’ Roses. However an announcement shared by the steel legend defined in July that he was not able to carry out on account of his well being points.
“Sadly, my physique is telling me that I’m simply not prepared but and I’m a lot too proud to have the primary present that I do in practically 5 years be half-assed,” Osbourne wrote within the assertion on the time.
Following the cancellation, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne have revealed that’s he struggled with the choice ever since.
“We are able to’t discuss it in the home as a result of it’s simply so heartbreaking to see that each one he needs is only one extra present,” the latter informed Rolling Stone.
Sharon added: “And Ozzy needs to be on that present with all his associates. It’s heartbreaking for him to see all people occurring, and he’s simply left behind.”
Kelly went on to say “he may do it proper now if he sat in a chair,” however she added: “He stated that if he can’t give his followers what they paid to see, he gained’t do it.”
Judas Priest are actually scheduled to take Osbourne’s place at Energy Journey on Saturday, October 7.
He beforehand revealed in an interview that he needs to maintain performing, regardless of retiring from touring earlier this 12 months.
Osbourne had introduced his retirement from touring on February 1, calling off his European and UK tour dates within the course of. His retirement announcement got here following a fall at his Los Angeles dwelling which required neck surgical procedure.