So it was surreal to stand on a football pitch with 45,000 strong to witness the end of this grand, institutional group who has touched me personally, professionally, and at times even intimately in stolen moments of work and camaraderie.

On July 5, Ozzy performed his final concert — titled “Back to the Beginning” — with his band Black Sabbath. It was the first time the singer had reunited with the group in 20 years.

Ozzy Osbourne is saying goodbye to the stage after performing what has been billed as his final show with the original members of Black Sabbath.