Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s Back to the Beginning concert has raised a phenomenal £140 million ($190 million) for local charities! Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, who performed as part of Supergroup B on the day and was musical director for the Villa Park extravaganza, revealed the astonishing tally on social media.  “More than 190 million dollars will be donated to houses and hospitals for children,” Morello wrote.   “Thank you, Ozzy Osbourne, for trusting me to be the musical director of the Back To The Beginning show. It was over a year of hard work, but heavy metal was the music that made me love music, and it was a labour of love. “We raised a ton of money for a great cause, and so many great musicians and bands fans all over the world paid tribute to the all time greats.” The money will be donated to Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Cure Parkinson’s, the three chosen charities for Back to the Beginning.  You can see more coverage of Back to the Beginning at 👇👇👇⬇️

Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s Back to the Beginning concert has raised a phenomenal £140 million ($190 million) for local charities!

 

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, who performed as part of Supergroup B on the day and was musical director for the Villa Park extravaganza, revealed the astonishing tally on social media.

 

“More than 190 million dollars will be donated to houses and hospitals for children,” Morello wrote.

 

“Thank you, Ozzy Osbourne, for trusting me to be the musical director of the Back To The Beginning show. It was over a year of hard work, but heavy metal was the music that made me love music, and it was a labour of love.

 

“We raised a ton of money for a great cause, and so many great musicians and bands fans all over the world paid tribute to the all time greats.”

 

The money will be donated to Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Cure Parkinson’s, the three chosen charities for Back to the Beginning.

 

You can see more coverage of Back to the Beginning at 👇👇👇⬇️

 

**Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s *Back to the Beginning* Concert Raises £140 Million for Charity**

 

*Heavy metal with a heart: A historic night of music turns into a global act of giving.*

 

In a stunning and emotional finale to one of rock’s most legendary careers, **Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert, *Back to the Beginning*, held at Villa Park in Birmingham, has officially raised a phenomenal £140 million (\$190 million)** for local and international charities.

 

The iconic performance, which marked the **final live appearance of Ozzy Osbourne with his Black Sabbath bandmates**, proved to be more than just a celebration of music — it became a powerful movement of compassion and community.

 

### Tom Morello Leads a Historic Night

 

The announcement of the concert’s staggering charitable impact came directly from **Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello**, who served as **musical director** and also performed with the all-star *Supergroup B* during the show.

 

Taking to social media, Morello wrote:

 

> “More than \$190 million will be donated to houses and hospitals for children.

> Thank you, Ozzy Osbourne, for trusting me to be the musical director of the *Back To The Beginning* show. It was over a year of hard work, but heavy metal was the music that made me love music, and it was a labour of love.”

 

He added,

 

> “We raised a ton of money for a great cause, and so many great musicians and bands, and fans all over the world, paid tribute to the all-time greats.”

 

### Beneficiaries of the Night’s Success

 

The funds raised will go to three specially selected causes:

 

* **Acorns Children’s Hospice**

* **Birmingham Children’s Hospital**

* **Cure Parkinson’s**

 

All three organizations have deep ties to Birmingham and represent causes close to Ozzy’s heart, including **children’s health and the fight against Parkinson’s disease**, which Ozzy himself has been battling in recent years.

 

### A Night of Music, Memory, and Meaning

 

*Back to the Beginning* brought together the surviving members of Black Sabbath — **Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward** — for one final, electrifying performance in their hometown. It was a full-circle moment, a tribute to where it all started, and a love letter to fans who’ve followed the band’s 50+ year journey.

 

Alongside Sabbath’s set, the concert featured an array of guest artists, including **Tom Morello**, **Zakk Wylde**, **Slash**, and others — all paying tribute to the originators of heavy metal. Fans called the night “unforgettable,” “emotional,” and “a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

 

### A Legacy That Goes Beyond Music

 

For Ozzy Osbourne, who officially announced his retirement from music at age 76, *Back to the Beginning* wasn’t just a concert — it was a **farewell with purpose**. Raising nearly \$200 million, the event is now one of the most **successful charity concerts in rock history**, cementing Black Sabbath’s legacy not only as musical pioneers but as compassionate champions of their community.

 

As the amps go silent and the final notes of “Paranoid” fade into memory, one thing is clear: **Ozzy and Sabbath didn’t just go out in glory — they went out giving.**

 

**Rock on, for a cause.** 🖤🤘

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