Acorns Children’s Hospice’s ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner is going to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of rock history in aid of Acorns vital care.
Taking centre stage at Friday’s live auction will be a 2024 Gibson SG Electric Guitar, signed by Ozzy Osbourne and the iconic artists who performed at his 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
The guitar has been generously donated by the two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee to support the vital care Acorns provides for children with life threatening and life limiting conditions.
In addition to Ozzy’s signature, the guitar is also signed by an electric lineup of rock legends that includes Jack Black, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Billy Idol.
Acorns Chief Executive Trevor Johnson said: “This remarkable guitar symbolizes a truly unforgettable moment in music history, and we are honoured to offer it as the crown jewel in our live auction at the Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner.”
The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will perform together for the first time in 20 years when they take to the stage to headline the sold-out Back To The Beginning event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The all-star event will celebrate the true creators of heavy metal and will see Ozzy – who is battling Parkinson’s Disease – play his own short set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow.
Guesting on Sirius XM’s The Howard Stern Show earlier this week, multiple Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter Andrew Watt – who will be performing at Back To The Beginning – recalls working with Ozzy on Post Malone’s song, “Take What You Want.”
Howard Stern: “I love Ozzy. I can’t imagine a world where Ozzy isn’t alive. He’s so fantastic.”
Andrew Watt: “He’s okay. His body is not doing what he wants it to do all the time. But, I talked to him a couple of days ago, and he’s starting to get in the gym again a little bit, get himself ready for this last concert. He is the real life ‘Iron Man’, and nothing has happened to his voice, his voice is as good as it’s ever been.”
The Howard Stern Show, which airs on SiriusXM channel Howard 100, is broadcast live Mondays through Wednesdays starting at 7 AM, ET. The full show is also available on the SiriusXM app.
Paramount+ have announced the production of Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, a new feature-length documentary that peers behind Ozzy’s public persona to reveal the devastating setbacks he has faced since his fateful fall in 2019. Currently in production, the project is slated to premiere on Paramount+ later this year.
This is Ozzy Osbourne like you’ve never seen before: an honest, warm and deeply personal portrait of one of the greatest rock stars of all-time, detailing how the singer’s world shuddered to a halt six years ago, forcing him to contemplate who he really is, confront his own mortality and question whether or not he can ever perform on stage for one last time. Addressing his health issues and impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the film showcases the central role music continues to play in Ozzy’s life – also proving his mischievous sense of humor remains resolutely intact despite it all.
“The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I’ve been through. There’s been times when I thought my number was up,” admits Ozzy. “But making music and making two albums saved me. I’d have gone nuts without music.”
Directed by BAFTA-award winner Tania Alexander, the documentary began filming in early 2022, during the recording sessions for his thirteenth studio album, the 2x Grammy Award-winning Patient Number 9. It will continue filming into the summer as Ozzy attempts to take the stage for one final performance with his Black Sabbath bandmates as part of a sold-out, all-star celebration at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham on July 5th.
Continues Ozzy: “My fans have supported me for so many years, and I really want to thank them and say a proper goodbye to them. That is what the Villa Park show is about.”
Featuring full access to Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne and their children, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now also includes a host of key contributors in his life, including bandmate Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), guitarist Zakk Wylde, producer Andrew Watt and friend/musician Billy Morrison, all of whom help deliver a human view of a man who remains a hero to millions.
Adds Sharon Osbourne: “This film is an honest account of what has happened to Ozzy during the last few years. It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson’s. It’s about the reality of his life now. We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy.”
“Ozzy is forever woven into Paramount’s brand DNA, especially his history with MTV – Headbanger’s Ball in the ‘80s, Battle for Ozzfest and of course The Osbournes,” shared Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Given our storied past with Ozzy, Sharon and the whole family, we were determined to land this project and look forward to sharing it with his legions of fans and global audiences on Paramount+ later this year.”
Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now is produced by UK production house Echo Velvet (It’s Showtime, Kids Like Us), in partnership with the Osbournes & MTV Entertainment Studios. The documentary is executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Amanda Culkowski (MTV Entertainment Studios), Phil Alexander (Echo Velvet; former Editor-in-Chief, MOJO, Q, Kerrang!) and Sharon Osbourne (Sharon Osbourne Management).
(Photo – Ross Halfin)
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Taking centre stage at Friday’s live auction will be a 2024 Gibson SG Electric Guitar, signed by Ozzy Osbourne and the iconic artists who performed at his 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
The guitar has been generously donated by the two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee to support the vital care Acorns provides for children with life threatening and life limiting conditions.
In addition to Ozzy’s signature, the guitar is also signed by an electric lineup of rock legends that includes Jack Black, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Billy Idol.
Acorns Chief Executive Trevor Johnson said: “This remarkable guitar symbolizes a truly unforgettable moment in music history, and we are honoured to offer it as the crown jewel in our live auction at the Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner.”
The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will perform together for the first time in 20 years when they take to the stage to headline the sold-out Back To The Beginning event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The all-star event will celebrate the true creators of heavy metal and will see Ozzy – who is battling Parkinson’s Disease – play his own short set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow.
Guesting on Sirius XM’s The Howard Stern Show earlier this week, multiple Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter Andrew Watt – who will be performing at Back To The Beginning – recalls working with Ozzy on Post Malone’s song, “Take What You Want.”
Howard Stern: “I love Ozzy. I can’t imagine a world where Ozzy isn’t alive. He’s so fantastic.”
Andrew Watt: “He’s okay. His body is not doing what he wants it to do all the time. But, I talked to him a couple of days ago, and he’s starting to get in the gym again a little bit, get himself ready for this last concert. He is the real life ‘Iron Man’, and nothing has happened to his voice, his voice is as good as it’s ever been.”
The Howard Stern Show, which airs on SiriusXM channel Howard 100, is broadcast live Mondays through Wednesdays starting at 7 AM, ET. The full show is also available on the SiriusXM app.
Paramount+ have announced the production of Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, a new feature-length documentary that peers behind Ozzy’s public persona to reveal the devastating setbacks he has faced since his fateful fall in 2019. Currently in production, the project is slated to premiere on Paramount+ later this year.
This is Ozzy Osbourne like you’ve never seen before: an honest, warm and deeply personal portrait of one of the greatest rock stars of all-time, detailing how the singer’s world shuddered to a halt six years ago, forcing him to contemplate who he really is, confront his own mortality and question whether or not he can ever perform on stage for one last time. Addressing his health issues and impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the film showcases the central role music continues to play in Ozzy’s life – also proving his mischievous sense of humor remains resolutely intact despite it all.
“The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I’ve been through. There’s been times when I thought my number was up,” admits Ozzy. “But making music and making two albums saved me. I’d have gone nuts without music.”
Directed by BAFTA-award winner Tania Alexander, the documentary began filming in early 2022, during the recording sessions for his thirteenth studio album, the 2x Grammy Award-winning Patient Number 9. It will continue filming into the summer as Ozzy attempts to take the stage for one final performance with his Black Sabbath bandmates as part of a sold-out, all-star celebration at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham on July 5th.
Continues Ozzy: “My fans have supported me for so many years, and I really want to thank them and say a proper goodbye to them. That is what the Villa Park show is about.”
Featuring full access to Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne and their children, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now also includes a host of key contributors in his life, including bandmate Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), guitarist Zakk Wylde, producer Andrew Watt and friend/musician Billy Morrison, all of whom help deliver a human view of a man who remains a hero to millions.
Adds Sharon Osbourne: “This film is an honest account of what has happened to Ozzy during the last few years. It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson’s. It’s about the reality of his life now. We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy.”
“Ozzy is forever woven into Paramount’s brand DNA, especially his history with MTV – Headbanger’s Ball in the ‘80s, Battle for Ozzfest and of course The Osbournes,” shared Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Given our storied past with Ozzy, Sharon and the whole family, we were determined to land this project and look forward to sharing it with his legions of fans and global audiences on Paramount+ later this year.”
Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now is produced by UK production house Echo Velvet (It’s Showtime, Kids Like Us), in partnership with the Osbournes & MTV Entertainment Studios. The documentary is executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Amanda Culkowski (MTV Entertainment Studios), Phil Alexander (Echo Velvet; former Editor-in-Chief, MOJO, Q, Kerrang!) and Sharon Osbourne (Sharon Osbourne Management).
(Photo – Ross Halfin)
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