Ozzy Osbourne has released a statement canceling his upcoming World Tour dates with his friends in Judas Priest for the final time, and effectively ends his career as a regular traveling touring artist. In a statement that Ozzy opened his statement, made via his longtime PR team, SRO Publicity, he claimed this announcement “is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans.” Following his slip and fall at home four years ago, and after years of many back and neck surgeries, stem cell replacement treatments, cybernetics (!), and massive amounts of physical therapy, Ozzy is too weak to hold up to the regular rigors of touring. He did comment he is working with his team on ideas about performing that does not include travel from city to city, but that means most of the world will never see one of the best live performers in metal ever, in person again. Refunds for tickets for the 2023 tour are available from the point of purpose.
