In a gesture as epic as his career, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has announced that all proceeds from his farewell tour, Back to the Beginning—an astonishing $190 million—will be donated entirely to charity. The money will go to three organizations close to his heart: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice.
For Osbourne, 76, this final tour was more than a swan song—it was a tribute to his roots and a gift to the future.
More Than a Concert: A Legacy of Giving
Held in his hometown of Birmingham, the Back to the Beginning concert marked the end of a remarkable seven-decade career that changed the face of rock music. But for Ozzy, it was also an opportunity to give back to the community that shaped him.
“This tour wasn’t just about saying goodbye—it was about gratitude,” Osbourne said. “Music gave me a life I never dreamed possible. Now it’s time to give something back.”
With ticket sales, merchandise, and global livestream revenue combined, the tour generated $190 million—every cent of which Ozzy is donating.
Where the Money Is Going
The funds will be divided among three powerful causes:
- Cure Parkinson’s: A leading charity working toward a cure for the disease that Ozzy himself has been publicly battling since 2019. His donation is expected to significantly accelerate research and treatment initiatives.
- Birmingham Children’s Hospital: One of the UK’s most respected pediatric centers, serving thousands of children each year. Ozzy has long supported the hospital and credits it as a beacon of hope in his hometown.
- Acorn Children’s Hospice: A sanctuary for children with life-limiting conditions and their families, offering care, compassion, and dignity in the most difficult times.
Representatives from all three charities hailed the donation as “transformative,” calling it one of the most generous acts of philanthropy in modern music history.
The Man Behind the Myth
Ozzy Osbourne may be known as the “Prince of Darkness,” but this gesture confirms what many longtime fans have always believed—beneath the theatrics lies a man of deep empathy and conviction.
His final performance, both powerful and poignant, saw him reunite with Black Sabbath bandmates in an unforgettable celebration of music, memory, and meaning. And with this charitable act, Ozzy ensures his legacy won’t just live on in sound, but in real-world impact.
“Back to the Beginning wasn’t just a concert,” Osbourne said. “It was an act of love—for my fans, my city, and for every child who needs a future.”
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