BBC News, West Midlands
It was a heavy metal gig for many fans, finish all heavy metal gigs as ozi osborne and black sabbath Farewell to perform live performance Supported by a host of mythological music acts in front of 40,000 fans.
In 1968, a group formed in Birmingham rocked Villa Park in a homecoming gig. A major discussion in the city in recent weeks.
He was associated with acts including Metallica, Guns N ‘Roses and Slair with the choice of Ronnie Wood, Steven Tyler and Jack Black.
Fans traveled from all over the world and sports their own rockstar organizations for farewell – from tattoos to socks to osbourne’s name or image everything.
The 76 -year -old veteran frontman, who has Parkinson’s disease, sang while sitting on a black throne.
“I don’t know what to say, man, I have been kept for six years … Thank you from under my heart,” he told the crowd.
“You are the best, each of you.”
Famous musicians and celebrities were sent to video messages which were played on the show, with fans’ messages.
“You are one of the most notable singers of our time,” Sir Elton John told Osbourne in his message.
“You have been through so much nonsense over the years – I hope it is the best day of your life so far.”