Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Upcoming Tour Dates in U.K. and Europe After Injuring Spine in ‘Major Accident’: ‘I Love You All’
01.02.2023 - 18:15
/ usmagazine.com
Taking a final bow. Ozzy Osbourne announced that health issues have prevented him from going on tour as planned.
“This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine,” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram statement on Wednesday, February 1. “My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. 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.”
The 74-year-old rocker noted that he was “humbled” that so many of his fans have “patiently” waited for him to take the stage again. “But in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization 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. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F–KS ME UP, more than you will ever know,” Osbourne continued. “Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way.”
According to the Black Sabbath performer, he and his team are working on finding a way for him to continue singing live “without having to travel from city to city and country to country.”
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The British musician, who has been married to Sharon Osbourne since 1982, concluded by giving a shout-out to his loved ones. “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