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On July 5, the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, is set to take his final bow as he joins the other original members of the band that launched his hard rock career, Black Sabbath, for one final show in their native Birmingham, UK.  This will, absolutely, be the band's final show while at the same time it's their first - as they haven't all performed together in 20+ years.  And though his Parkinson's Disease has progressed to the point of him not being able to walk, Ozzy's voi …

 As you may have heard by now, as it was officially publicized earlier this week, the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees for the year have been announced.Officially declared by Ryan Seacrest and Lionel Ritchie on American Idol, this year's class puts a spotlight on really 2 musical genres: classic rock and hip-hop, with a nod towards disco/r&b and alternative rock.  This year's inductees include: ForeignerOzzy OsbourneCherPeter FramptonKool & the GangDave Matthews BandA Tribe …

As you may already have heard, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released the 2024 version of its annual list of nominees for induction.Every year, when these get announced, I am surprised by a couple of things: the bands and artists being nominated for the first time (because I thought would have been inducted ages ago) and others who I wonder if they really should be included at all.  I say this because the music is from a different genre, i.e. hip-hop.  I'm not saying hip-hop is ba …

There's a new music festival coming this October, and it definitely sounds like it's going to be sonic power trip.  It's called the Powertrip Festival, and it's scheduled to take place at the Empire Polo Club, in Indio, California (home of the Coachella Music Festival), over the weekend of October 6-8, 2023. Essentially an evolution of the Desert Festival which took place in 2016 and featured performances by some of the biggest names in early classic rock, including the  …

Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming album, that I wrote about on Halloween, due in January, 2020, has an official name, at least for now.  It's being called Ordinary Man.  And, it features some big name talent, as backing musicians: Guns N' Roses' bassist, Duff McKagan and Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer, Chad Smith. The album, recorded in 4 weeks, is, according to Ozzy the "catalyst" that propelled him out of a depressed state, as he was suffering from some serious health condit …

The legendary heavy metal singer-songwriter, Ozzy Osbourne, has recorded a new album set for release this January.   According to his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy was rejuvenated to go back into the studio, after his collaboration with rapper, Post Malone.   As many are aware, Ozzy had to cut his previous tour short, due to an illness he encountered, while on the road, leaving Ozzy depressed, as he healed.  He recorded the upcoming album while h …

Ozzy Osbourne announces his final world tour!Yep, Ozzy announced his retirement in the 90’s with his original “No More Tours”. “No More Tours 2,” which will last 2 years, will see Ozzy headlining dates in the United States, Mexico, South America, and Europe. Stone Sour will be the featured warm up on the first leg of the tour, starting in Jacksonville, Florida and ending in Las Vegas. Tickets for the U.S. dates go on sale February 17th, with pre-sales starting on Valentine’s Day. Despite the tit …

Heavy Metal legends and pioneers, Black Sabbath, have announced, via video, that they will be embarking on their last concert tour, as Black Sabbath and are calling this tour The End. The band's original lineup, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tommy Iommi are all confirmed, however, there's not word, yet, if original Sabbath drummer, Bill Ward, will rejoin his band mates. There has been some tension with him and, in particular, Ozzy, since the band recorded their last album, 13, back in …