by Kelly Osbourne opened up about her father Ozzy Osbourne’s lasting pain from his Black Sabbath firing in the new documentary, ‘Ozzy: No Escape From Now,’ as reported by Variety.
In the documentary “Ozzy: No Escape From Now,” Kelly addressed the emotional impact that being fired from Black Sabbath had on her father. She described it as a wound that never healed.
“My dad will never get over being fired from Black Sabbath,” she said. “He’ll never get over that, ever ever ever. It hurt him more than anything people can put into words.”
Kelly continued to explain the depth of the betrayal her father felt from the band members.
“It destroyed him,” she said. “Those were his brothers, those were his extended family and all he knew.”
The documentary also reveals other significant moments in Ozzy’s life. It includes details about a botched 2019 spinal surgery and his feelings about his final show.
Kelly’s emotional revelation sheds light on a pivotal moment in rock history that continues to haunt the legendary frontman decades later.
WMT Ram reported that Ozzy Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath on April 27, 1979. The firing was primarily due to escalating drug abuse problems, lost trust, and mounting tensions within the band. Despite the band’s massive success by the mid-1970s, including selling over 70 million records, Ozzy’s struggle with substance misuse became untenable for his bandmates.
The recording sessions for the album “Never Say Die!” were heavily affected by drug use. This created a dysfunctional atmosphere where production was difficult. Bandmate Tony Iommi demanded countless vocal rewrites, increasing tension. Ozzy’s unreliability and absence made it impossible for the band to continue with him. Ultimately, the band decided firing him was necessary to save their future.
The documentary “Ozzy: No Escape From Now” covers raw insights into his life post-Black Sabbath. It shows how the firing deeply affected him emotionally and personally, reflecting feelings of betrayal by his bandmates who were once like brothers. The film also touches on his later career setbacks and comebacks. It adds new layers to the understanding of Ozzy’s life in music and his resilience.
Regarding Ozzy’s 2019 spinal surgery mentioned in the documentary, the operation was critical in addressing complications from years of physical strain and health problems. These issues were partly related to his past substance abuse and injury incidents. The surgery was undertaken to correct spinal issues which had severely affected his mobility and quality of life. The documentary portrays this surgery as a turning point for Ozzy’s health and his ongoing battle to maintain his performance capabilities in later years.
