"I know that I can get back onstage. It's just that I've got to get off my butt and go for it" - Ozzy Osbourne set to perform during NFL half-time show at Rams vs Bills
Legendary singer Ozzy Osbourne will be performing at the Los Angeles Rams vs Buffalo Bills game this week. The 2022-23 NFL season has finally arrived, with everyone from fans to players excited for the new campaign. Naturally, the half-time show is meant to be a stunner.
Interestingly, this is the first time the Grammy award winner will be performing in the USA in two years. He has not had a concert since 2018, last performing at the 2019 American Music Awards (AMAs) in collaboration with Post Malone and Travis Scott.
The NFL half-time show will give fans an opportunity to watch their legend live. During an interview with Kerrang! magazine, Osbourne opened up on his hiatus and expectations on his return to the stage. Given that he is 73 years old, performing in front of a live audience will not be easy.
"I know that I'm going to carry on. I know I can beat it. I know that I can get back onstage. It's just that I've got to get off my butt and go for it."
In a recent appearance on 'Good Morning America', the singer spoke about his recovery post neck surgery.
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As he could not walk properly, the surgery became integral for him. He shared that he has Parkinson's disease in 2020, which hampers one's movement.
What's special about Ozzy Osbourne's half-time performance?
Not only will this be his first performance in the US in years, but it will also kick-start the NFL season. NBC and Peacock will broadcast live, making it an integral part of the game.
The performance is slated to take place hours before the Black Sabbath musician releases his 13th solo album, Patient Number 9. The album features collabs with Jeff Beck, Zakk Wylde, Robert Trujillo and Duff McKagan.
Only a few singles have been released so far, and the album will drop on September 9.
To keep things interesting, Ozzy Osbourne will perform a medley for fans. However, the audience at home will only be able to watch a part of the performance on TV. Having performed at the Commonwealth Games in England, a US performance only shows how much he has recovered.
The Rams will host the Bills on Thursday, September 8 at the SoFi Stadium as they look to get their Super Bowl defense off to a winning start.