Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel his full UK and Ireland tour, which was due to start today (30/01/2019). Doctors are fearful that although Osbourne’s health is not currently at risk, a tour at the moment could develop into something more serious.
In a full statement Osbourne said. “I’m completely devastated for having to postpone the European leg of my tour. It just seems that since October everything I touch has turned to shit.
First the staph infection in my thumb and now coming down with the flu and bronchitis. I want to apologize to all of my fans who have been so loyal over the years, my band, my crew and to Judas Priest for letting you all down. However, I promise the tour with Judas Priest will be completed. It’s being rescheduled right now to start in September. Again, I apologize to everyone. God Bless. Love you all, Ozzy.”
The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Ozzy was preparing to cancel the first four dates of his “No More Tours 2″ tour due to contracting the flu. Ticket organisers are advising fans to keep their tickets, as Ozzy has already promised to reschedule the tour in September. If the tour has is not rescheduled, full refunds will be provided.
*IMPORTANT UPDATE*@OzzyOsbourne has postponed his entire UK and European leg of #NoMoreTours2, on doctors’ orders.
New date to be confirmed ASAP. Customers are advised to retain their ticket for the rescheduled show as these will still be valid.https://t.co/0DuGHlMHwV pic.twitter.com/oSvkR6R5kX
— Motorpoint Arena (@nottinghamarena) January 30, 2019
This mornings statement also provided a full explanation into Ozzy’s health. ” After seeing his physician again, OSBOURNE has been diagnosed with a severe upper-respiratory infection which the doctor feels could develop into pneumonia given the physicality of the live performances and an extensive travel schedule throughout Europe in harsh winter conditions.” Osbourne then personally tweeted his thanks for the support of his fans.
Thank you all for wishing me a speedy recovery https://t.co/57kGADj6iD
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) January 30, 2019
Osbourne had been due to play a six dates in the UK this February and then continue his tour in Europe throughout March, all of these dates are scheduled to be rearranged. Osbourne however expects to be restart his world tour on the 9th of March in Sydney. He will then play dates across Australia, New Zealand and North America in the summer. A full list of cancelled shows is posted at the end of this article.
Osbourne, born in Birmingham, shot to fame as part of Black Sabbath in the 1970s. Before later embarking on a solo career after the groups disbanding. His live shows are infamous for their imagery and music, with Osbourne gaining rock immortality after biting a head off a live bat at a show in 1982. His 2019 world tour was set to be a chance for fans to see a musical legend in action.
Postponed Ozzy Osbourne Tour Dates:
30/01: Dublin 3 Arena, Ireland
01/02: Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, UK
03/02: Manchester Arena, UK
05/02: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, UK
07/02: Glasgow SSE Hydro, UK
09/02: Birmingham Genting Arena, UK
11/02: London The O2 Arena, UK
13/02: Munich Olympiahalle, Germany
15/02: Frankfurt Festhalle, Germany
17/02: Hamburg Barclaycard Arena, Germany
19:/02 Berlin Mercedes-Benz Arena, Germany
22/02: Stockholm Ericcson Globe, Sweden
24/02: Helsinki Hartwall Arena, Finland
27/02: Zurich Hallenstadion, Switzerland
01/02: Bologna Unipol Arena, Italy
03/02: Barcelona Palau Sant Jordi, Spain
