In an interview, Ozzy Osbourne famously declared, “I’ll retire when I hear them nail the lid on my box, then I’ll do a f**** encore – because I’m the prince of darkness!”.
True to his word, he stepped onto the stage and delivered a performance that would be remembered for years.
Proving his enduring legacy, the Prince of Darkness performed his hit single “Patient Number 9” and the classic solo record “Crazy Train” at the Los Angeles Rams Season Opener at SoFi Stadium on September 8, 2022.
This marked his first performance on a U.S. stage in nearly three years, showcasing his undying passion for music and performance.
He teamed up with a backing band including producer Andrew Watt on guitar, Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney, and Osbourne’s longtime drummer, Tommy Clufetos, to give the audience a supernatural performance.
Gowned in a leather trench coat with a voice that hasn’t aged since 1971, Ozzy captivated the audience with his iconic presence. This performance has already amassed 7.1 million views on YouTube so far.
Check it out below:
Scroll down to its comments, we can see countless compliments left by viewers around the world.
A fan praised, “The man can barely speak and walk but still goes out there live and shows everyone why he’s the prince of darkness. Absolutely amazing”
Another added, “They’re insane for not featuring this man in the Super Bowl halftime show. Ozzy is an absolute legend! And of course Zakk Wylde is arguably one of the best guitarists to ever live!”