Ozzy Osbourne retires from touring ‘I’m not physically capable’

• Ozzy Osbourne has stopped performing on the tour.
• He has been forced to cancel his UK and European tour with Judas Priest.
• His staff is devising a way for him to perform without having to fly to cities.

Because he is “not physically capable” of the travelling necessary to complete the run, the “Crazy Train” rocker has been forced to cancel his UK and European tour with Judas Priest.

The Parkinson’s disease-afflicted former Black Sabbath vocalist had a hellish year in 2019, which included a major fall, neck surgery, an infection in his hand, and a stay in the hospital due to the flu.

Despite numerous spinal operations and treatments, his body is “still physiologically feeble.”

In a heartbreaking statement, he began: “This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine.

“My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. 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.”

Addressing his fans, he went on: “I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realisation 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. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F**** ME UP, more than you will ever know.”

Ozzy’s staff is devising a way for him to perform without having to fly to several cities, aged 74.

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