No, Ozzy Osbourne didn't perform in Israel in 2024
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Though not Jewish himself, the one-time “Black Sabbath” frontman became a fierce opponent of antisemitism due to his Jewish wife, Sharon.
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The Forward on MSNRemembering Ozzy Osbourne’s Jewish vow renewalOzzy Osbourne once renewed his vows in a televised Jewish ceremony. He changed his mind about the rabbi when he offered him wine.
After selling millions upon millions of albums with Black Sabbath and his solo projects as well as benefiting from Ozzfest proceeds, Osbourne was in a better place financially than he could have ever imagined back in his cow-killer days, but life remained a challenge. Instead of postindustrial decay holding him back, this time it was all him.
Ozzy Osbourne, iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, dies at 76 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. Osbourne made headlines last year for condemning rapper Kanye West’s use of his music without permission,
Context: Deir al-Balah had been an informal refuge for Palestinians escaping other parts of Gaza, and huge tent camps have sprung up in the city. The city also hosts warehouses for the U.N. as well as guesthouses for U.N. staff.
Israel launched a new ground and air offensive in central Gaza on Monday, pushing into Deir Al Balah with tanks and continued airstrikes following heavy bombardments overnight.
An upcoming documentary about Ozzy Osbourne’s health setbacks and his desire to stage a farewell concert will still arrive later this year.
Osbourne’s final concert came this month, at a festival in Birmingham, England, his hometown. Seated on a black throne, visibly moved by the enthusiasm of the crowd, he closed out his career by reuniting the original members of Black Sabbath.