Ozzy Osbourne Final Concert Raises Record $190M Charity Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne's final concert, 'Back to the Beginning,' held on July 5 in Birmingham, England, became the highest-grossing charity concert in history, raising over $190 million and ultimately surpassing $200 million with additional fundraising efforts. The event featured Osbourne performing both solo and with his Black Sabbath bandmates, with appearances from prominent metal bands such as Metallica, Guns N' Roses, and Slayer, and was directed musically by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. Proceeds from the concert are being equally distributed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Acorns Children’s Hospice, and Cure Parkinson’s, reflecting causes close to Osbourne's heart, especially given his battle with Parkinson’s disease diagnosed in 2019. The concert was a labor of love and a tribute to Osbourne's legacy, showcasing his connection to his hometown and metal music's global community. Osbourne passed away 17 days after the event at age 76, leaving a lasting impact not only through his music but also through this monumental charitable endeavor. The record-breaking fundraising total notably exceeded historic charity concerts such as the Concert for Bangladesh and Live Aid, marking a significant milestone in the history of charitable music events.