{"id":8988,"date":"2025-07-25T03:53:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T19:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8988"},"modified":"2025-07-25T03:53:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T19:53:40","slug":"when-the-queen-sang-for-the-prince-dolly-partons-final-words-to-ozzy-osbourne-break-the-worlds-heart-seventeen-days-before-his-passing-ozzy-osbourne-took-the-stag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8988","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhen the Queen Sang for the Prince: Dolly Parton\u2019s Final Words to Ozzy Osbourne Break the World\u2019s Heart\u201d Seventeen Days Before His Passing, Ozzy Osbourne Took the Stage One Last Time \u2014 Not in Hollywood or London, but in the Gritty, Beating Heart of His Hometown, Birmingham."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/americanenigmas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/c-2025-07-24T095958.058-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50502\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On&nbsp;<strong>July 5, 2025<\/strong>, the world of rock and metal came together to say goodbye to one of its most legendary voices \u2014&nbsp;<strong>Ozzy Osbourne<\/strong>, the iconic frontman of&nbsp;<strong>Black Sabbath<\/strong>. The farewell concert, titled&nbsp;<strong>\u201cBack To The Beginning,\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;was held at&nbsp;<strong>Villa Park Stadium<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>Birmingham, England<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 the birthplace of both the band and the heavy metal genre itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But amid powerful performances, emotional tributes, and thunderous applause, one message stood out: a warm, sincere video from none other than the&nbsp;<strong>Queen of Country<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Dolly Parton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8988\/#Dolly_Partons_Touching_Tribute_To_The_%E2%80%9CPrince_of_Darkness%E2%80%9D\" >Dolly Parton\u2019s Touching Tribute To The \u201cPrince of Darkness\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8988\/#A_Historic_Farewell_Concert_in_Birmingham\" >A Historic Farewell Concert in Birmingham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8988\/#The_Show_Raised_190_Million_For_Charity\" >The Show Raised $190 Million For Charity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8988\/#The_Osbournes_Special_Connection_With_Dolly\" >The Osbournes\u2019 Special Connection With Dolly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8988\/#A_Career_That_Changed_Music_Forever\" >A Career That Changed Music Forever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8988\/#One_Last_Bow%E2%80%A6_But_Not_Forgotten\" >One Last Bow\u2026 But Not Forgotten<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"dolly-partons-touching-tribute-to-the-prince-of-darkness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dolly_Partons_Touching_Tribute_To_The_%E2%80%9CPrince_of_Darkness%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Dolly Parton\u2019s Touching Tribute To The \u201cPrince of Darkness\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a pre-recorded video played during the event,&nbsp;<strong>Dolly Parton<\/strong>&nbsp;offered kind and heartfelt words to&nbsp;<strong>Ozzy Osbourne<\/strong>&nbsp;as he took the stage for what would become his final live performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/americansongwriter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Dolly-Parton-GettyImages-1439409324.jpg?fit=2000%2C800\" alt=\"Watch Dolly Parton Deliver a Sweet Message to Ozzy Osbourne at the Metal  Legend's Last Show - American Songwriter\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWell, Ozzy Osbourne, it\u2019s Dolly Parton here,\u201d she began with her signature charm.<br>\u201cNow, are we supposed to be saying farewell to you? I don\u2019t think that\u2019s going to happen. How about we just say, \u2018Good luck, God bless you, and we\u2019ll see you somewhere down the road.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Dolly, who is just three years older than Ozzy, closed her message with pure love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI love you \u2014 always have \u2014 and we\u2019re going to miss you up on stage. But I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if you show up somewhere else\u2026 and I\u2019ll be there. Love you!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The message, which aired during a break in the performances, moved thousands in the crowd \u2014 and even more online. Fans praised the connection between two musical icons, calling it a&nbsp;<strong>\u201cperfect moment between legends.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-historic-farewell-concert-in-birmingham\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Historic_Farewell_Concert_in_Birmingham\"><\/span>A Historic Farewell Concert in Birmingham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>\u201cBack To The Beginning\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;concert wasn\u2019t just a goodbye \u2014 it was a full celebration of&nbsp;<strong>Ozzy\u2019s legacy<\/strong>&nbsp;and the groundbreaking impact of&nbsp;<strong>Black Sabbath<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing the stage (and paying tribute) were massive acts like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metallica<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lamb of God<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Korn<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And many more\u2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/4bb2d215f58d6ce13a67e5647360804ec2a1a389\/0_0_3223_2579\/master\/3223.jpg?width=465&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none&amp;crop=none\" alt=\"Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne: Back to the Beginning review \u2013 all-star  farewell to the gods of metal is epic and emotional | Music | The Guardian\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, they performed iconic tracks like&nbsp;<strong>Led Zeppelin\u2019s \u201cWhole Lotta Love\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;and Sabbath classics such as&nbsp;<strong>\u201cParanoid\u201d<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>\u201cIron Man\u201d<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>\u201cWar Pigs.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ozzy performed much of the set&nbsp;<strong>seated on a throne<\/strong>, due to the effects of&nbsp;<strong>Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/strong>, which he was diagnosed with in 2005. Still, fans embraced the moment \u2014 many calling it&nbsp;<strong>one of the most emotional concerts of their lives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-show-raised-190-million-for-charity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Show_Raised_190_Million_For_Charity\"><\/span>The Show Raised $190 Million For Charity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More than just a musical event, the farewell concert also had a deep humanitarian goal. According to&nbsp;<strong>Rolling Stone<\/strong>, the event raised over&nbsp;<strong>$190 million<\/strong>, with proceeds donated to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cure Parkinson\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Birmingham Children\u2019s Hospital<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acorns Children\u2019s Hospice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This made the \u201cBack To The Beginning\u201d concert not only a historic musical gathering but also one of the&nbsp;<strong>most charitable events in music history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-osbournes-special-connection-with-dolly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Osbournes_Special_Connection_With_Dolly\"><\/span>The Osbournes\u2019 Special Connection With Dolly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ozzy\u2019s connection to&nbsp;<strong>Dolly Parton<\/strong>&nbsp;didn\u2019t begin with this video message. In fact, on a 2024 episode of&nbsp;<em>The Osbournes Podcast<\/em>, Ozzy\u2019s daughter&nbsp;<strong>Kelly Osbourne<\/strong>&nbsp;shared a heartfelt story of meeting Dolly at the&nbsp;<strong>Dolly Parton Pet Gala<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThey always say, \u2018Don\u2019t meet your idols,\u2019 but I say, \u2018Unless it\u2019s Dolly Parton.\u2019 She was incredible,\u201d Kelly said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-career-that-changed-music-forever\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Career_That_Changed_Music_Forever\"><\/span>A Career That Changed Music Forever<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in&nbsp;<strong>1968<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Black Sabbath<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 featuring Ozzy Osbourne,&nbsp;<strong>Tony Iommi<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Bill Ward<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Geezer Butler<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 helped define the&nbsp;<strong>heavy metal genre<\/strong>. Their early albums like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Black Sabbath<\/em>\u00a0(1970)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Paranoid<\/em>\u00a0(1970)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Master of Reality<\/em>\u00a0(1971)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>are still considered groundbreaking classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ozzy\u2019s solo career, launched in the 1980s, added another layer to his legacy, with hits like&nbsp;<strong>\u201cCrazy Train\u201d<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>\u201cMr. Crowley\u201d<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>\u201cNo More Tears.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite battling addiction and health challenges \u2014 including his public fight with Parkinson\u2019s \u2014 Ozzy remained one of the most resilient and beloved figures in rock history.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRvAsy3meqTieOBUst-m2kmq2LZ2jsfG0g9dY2dczdR1rGtr9z0kqzkexOjymNHmeUVlBo&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\"Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV star, dies weeks after  farewell gig - 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