Ozzy Osbourne Eyes Dream Duet with Paul McCartney as Final Show Approaches
June 28, 2025 – London
As the Prince of Darkness prepares for what might be his final bow, Ozzy Osbourne is looking back on a life filled with chaos, glory, and a career that reshaped the very fabric of rock music. But as the countdown to his farewell performance ticks down, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath has one lingering wish — a duet with Sir Paul McCartney.
“I’d be honoured, but I couldn’t,” Ozzy said quietly in a recent interview, the gravel in his voice betraying both reverence and a hint of hesitation. “He’s a Beatle. He’s Paul bloody McCartney. I mean, come on — I’m just Ozzy.”
It’s a rare moment of vulnerability from a man whose onstage persona has included biting the head off a bat, defying the odds after countless near-death experiences, and serving as the unlikely, loveable star of a hit reality TV show. But beneath the leather, eyeliner, and legendary tales of debauchery, Ozzy remains a devoted fan of the music that first inspired him.
“I grew up listening to the Beatles on a little radio in Birmingham,” he reflected. “They were gods. And Paul… he’s still doing it. Still writing, still playing, still being bloody brilliant.”
At 76, Ozzy has outlived many of his peers, despite decades of hard living that would have destroyed lesser men. But years of spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and a recent string of surgeries have left him physically diminished — though his spirit remains defiantly intact.
“I’ve done everything,” Ozzy said. “I’ve been to hell and back, more times than I can count. I’ve played with Sabbath, I’ve gone solo, I’ve sung in front of millions. But I never got to stand on stage with Paul. That’s one thing I never ticked off.”
The final show — slated for November at Birmingham’s Villa Park Stadium — is shaping up to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. With appearances expected from former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, and rumors swirling of guest spots by Metallica’s James Hetfield and Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, the night promises to be both a tribute and a thunderous farewell.
But Ozzy’s quiet dream of singing alongside McCartney lingers.
“I don’t know if I’ve got the right voice for it anymore,” he admitted. “But I’d do it in a heartbeat. I’d give whatever I’ve got left just to sing one bloody chorus with him. Even just harmony.”
The sentiment isn’t one-sided. McCartney, now 83 and still performing worldwide, has expressed admiration for Osbourne’s resilience and unique place in rock history. In a 2022 interview, Paul called Ozzy “a true original,” and praised his “deep, emotional power” as a vocalist.
Whether McCartney might make a surprise appearance at Ozzy’s farewell remains uncertain. When asked directly, a representative for McCartney declined to comment — fueling speculation even further.
Meanwhile, fans across the globe are rallying online under hashtags like #OzzyAndPaul and #DuetForThePrince, hoping to turn the rock gods’ paths toward each other, one final time.
“Ozzy gave us everything,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter). “He deserves this. McCartney and Ozzy on the same stage? That would be the real British invasion.”
For Osbourne, the idea isn’t about ego or spectacle — it’s about respect, and one final chance to live out a dream that began long before Sabbath’s first riff rang out.
“I’ve stood next to giants,” Ozzy said. “I’ve made my peace with the end. But that one thing — singing with Paul — it’d be the cherry on the bloody cake. Doesn’t matter if anyone sees it. I’d just like to say I did it.”
With the stage nearly set, and the end of an era looming, the rock world waits — not just for one last howl from the Prince of Darkness, but for a moment of harmony between two of Britain’s most iconic musical sons.
Whether it happens or not, one thing is clear: Ozzy’s curtain call is more than a farewell — it’s a celebration of survival, of legacy, and of a man still dreaming, even at the edge of the final spotlight.
