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**Breaking News: Black Sabbath Farewell Show Raises \$140 Million for Charity as Ozzy Osbourne Set to Be Honored with Statue in Birmingham**
In a powerful finale that echoed far beyond the stage, **Black Sabbathโs emotional farewell concert** has officially raised a staggering **\$140 million for charity**, organizers confirmed today. The legendary bandโs final performance, held on **July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham**, brought the metal world to a standstill โ and left behind a legacy of both musical greatness and meaningful impact.
To cap off the historic moment, it was also announced that **Ozzy Osbourne** โ frontman, icon, and Birminghamโs most infamous son โ will be **immortalized with a statue in his hometown**, honoring his five-decade career and his contributions to music and culture.
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### A Night of Thunder, Love, and Legacy
The farewell show โ billed as **Black Sabbathโs final curtain call** โ drew fans from across the globe and featured an all-star lineup, including **Metallica, Pantera, Steven Tyler, Alice in Chains**, and more. The evening was packed with epic performances, emotional tributes, and a surprise appearance by Tyler performing โWhole Lotta Love.โ
But the biggest shock came after the amps cooled: the show had quietly been organized as a **massive charitable effort**, with all proceeds going to a variety of causes close to the bandโs heart.
> *โThis wasnโt just a goodbye. It was a thank-you โ to the fans, to the city, and to the world,โ* said **Sharon Osbourne**, who helped lead the fundraising initiative.
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### Where the \$140 Million Is Going
The funds will be distributed among several key charities, including:
* **Parkinsonโs research**, in support of Ozzyโs ongoing health battle.
* **Mental health services** for musicians and creative professionals.
* **Music education and youth outreach programs** in Birmingham.
* **Veteransโ support groups** in the U.K. and U.S.
* **Community development projects** across Birminghamโs underserved areas.
Fans and critics alike praised the effort as a *perfect example of using fame for good*, and a lasting tribute to the band’s values beyond the music.
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### Ozzy Osbourne to Be Honored with Birmingham Statue
In a fitting tribute to the cityโs most famous son, **Birmingham City Council** announced that a **statue of Ozzy Osbourne** will be commissioned and placed in a prominent public location โ expected to be unveiled in 2026.
> *โOzzy is more than a rock star โ heโs a symbol of our cityโs grit, creativity, and soul,โ* said Councilor David Wilkes. *โWe want generations to come to look at that statue and know what it means to dream loud.โ*
The statue will reportedly feature Ozzy in his iconic pose โ arms raised wide, head thrown back โ frozen in the very stance thatโs defined stages for half a century.
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### Fans React: โThis Is How You Say Goodbyeโ
Fans online erupted with praise for both the charitable success and the statue announcement:
> *โ\$140 million to charity AND a statue? Ozzy didnโt just go out with a bang โ he went out changing lives.โ*
> *โHe deserves it. The music, the madness, the heart โ all of it.โ*
Many fans are now petitioning for **a full Black Sabbath museum** in Birmingham to preserve the bandโs legacy and showcase the cityโs role in creating heavy metal.
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### Final Thoughts
Black Sabbath’s farewell wasnโt just the end of a musical journey โ it was the **start of a legacy rooted in giving, honoring, and remembering**. With \$140 million raised for charity and a statue of Ozzy on the way, the bandโs final bow has become **a moment of cultural triumph**.
**The riffs may have quieted, but the echoes of Black Sabbath โ and the spirit of Ozzy Osbourne โ will ring through Birmingham forever.**
**Long live Sabbath. Long live Ozzy. ๐ค๐ค**
