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Just three months earlier than Ozzy Osbourne was set to tour Europe for 2 months, the rocker has introduced that he’ll now not be capable of embark on a touring schedule. The motive stems from a again harm that Ozzy suffered in 2019, which led to subsequent surgical procedures. “This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans,” Ozzy wrote on Twitter, together with a prolonged word explaining the scenario.
This might be one of many hardest issues I’ve ever needed to share with my loyal followers… pic.twitter.com/aXGw3fjImo
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) February 1, 2023
In the message, Ozzy reminded followers of his 2019 fall, which broken his backbone. “My one and only purpose [in the years’ since] has been to get back on stage,” Ozzy wrote. “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.”
Ozzy was supposed to start his European tour in May, and apologized to the followers who had “patiently held onto [their] tickets” this whole time. “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,” Ozzy admitted. “Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really f***s me up, more than you will ever know.”
As the message continued, Ozzy revealed that this may be the tip to his profession as a standard touring artist utterly. However, he’s nonetheless decided to play exhibits when he can. “Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way,” he shared. “My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country.”
When Ozzy fell in 2019, he aggravated a again harm that he had beforehand sustained in a 2003 ATV accident. He had surgical procedure after the autumn, after which had two extra procedures within the years that adopted. He was additionally identified with Parkinson’s Disease in 2020 and now requires a cane to maneuver round. “I want to thank my family…my band…my crew..my longtime friends, Judas Priest, and of course, my fans, for their endless dedication, loyalty and support,” he concluded. “And for giving me the life I never dreamed I would have.”