The curtain may have fallen on one of rock’s most legendary acts, but for Geezer Butler — bassist and founding member of Black Sabbath — the final notes of their journey still echo with raw emotion and painful clarity.

In a heart-wrenching interview that has shaken the music world, Butler opened up about the band’s final gig, the fading health of Ozzy Osbourne, and the deep, unbreakable bond forged over 57 years of friendship, madness, and music.

And his words? Absolutely devastating.

“I wasn’t prepared to see how frail he was,” Butler confessed. “Ozzy… wasn’t Ozzy anymore.”

The Last Sabbath: A Show That Changed Everything

It wasn’t just another concert.

When Black Sabbath took the stage for their final performance in Birmingham — their hometown, the place where it all began in 1968 — fans expected nostalgia, fireworks, and thunderous riffs.

But for Geezer, the show was something else entirely.

“I kept glancing over at him between songs,” Butler said. “And I could see he was struggling. His hands shook. His timing was off. But God, he gave it everything he had.”

That night, under the stage lights, with thousands screaming and crying, Geezer says he knew something he never wanted to admit:

“That would be the last time we played together. And the last time I’d see him like that — onstage, larger than life, our brother in chaos.”

“We Lived More in One Year Than Most People Do in a Lifetime”

For fans, Black Sabbath was heavy metal’s genesis. But for Butler and Osbourne, it was a brotherhood born in the gutters of Birmingham, forged in smoky pubs, psychotic tour buses, and the whirlwind of drugs, fame, and near-death experiences.

“Ozzy wasn’t just the frontman,” Butler said. “He was the soul. We got into trouble together. We got clean together. We buried bandmates, made peace with our demons. It was war. And it was love.”

Their friendship, Butler says, defied logic.

“We’d scream at each other one minute, hug the next. But no matter what, we were always us. Always Sabbath.”

“He Looked Like a Ghost of Himself”

The most haunting moment of the interview came when Geezer described visiting Ozzy weeks after the final show.

“He was in his chair. Oxygen tank. Shaky hands. I cracked a joke and he just smiled. A little crooked, but it was there. That spark.”

But it wasn’t the same Ozzy.

“He looked like a ghost of himself. And that broke me.”

Ozzy Osbourne — once the Prince of Darkness, who bit the head off a bat on stage, who defied death with every line of coke and every leap off a hotel balcony — now seemed fragile, fading.

And Geezer? He couldn’t hold it together.

“I had to excuse myself. Walked into the kitchen and sobbed. I never thought I’d see him like that.”

The Hidden Toll of a Rock & Roll Life

Behind the scenes, Ozzy has been battling Parkinson’s disease, numerous back surgeries, and severe mobility issues — all while continuing to record, tour, and appear on camera.

“He’s still fighting,” Butler said. “But it’s like watching a lion get old. You remember the roar. You remember the power. And you see what’s left… and you ache.”

Fans around the world have noticed the decline but haven’t truly understood the depth — until now.

“He didn’t want anyone to see him weak,” Butler added. “That’s why he kept performing so long. But now… even he knows it’s time.”

Ozzy’s Message to Fans — “Thank You for Every Second”

Before the final gig, Butler says Ozzy gathered the band for a private moment backstage. No cameras. No mics.

Just the original boys from Birmingham.

“He looked around the room and said, ‘I don’t know if I’ll make it to tomorrow. But tonight, we’re gonna give ‘em hell.’ Then he hugged us all. And walked on stage like a warrior.”

After the show, Ozzy reportedly told his crew:

“Tell the fans I love them. Tell them I hear them, I feel them. Thank you for every second of this insane, beautiful ride.”

What Happens Next? The Band’s Future Remains Unclear

While rumors continue to swirl about a possible tribute tour or even a final Black Sabbath documentary, Butler says his priority is simple:

“I just want Ozzy to rest. To be with his family. He’s given everything. Now he deserves peace.”

Tony Iommi, the band’s guitarist, has reportedly been “supportive but heartbroken,” and even drummer Bill Ward — who missed the final tour due to health — sent his love to Ozzy, writing:

“We started this together. No matter where we are now, I love you, brother.”

Fans React: “We Grew Up With Him — Now We’re Watching Him Fade”

Online, the response has been overwhelming.

@SabbathLifer1970: “Ozzy gave me a reason to live when I was a kid. Seeing him like this… it’s like losing a part of myself.”
@MetalMamaUK: “I’ve seen Sabbath 9 times. That final show was different. It felt like a funeral wrapped in fireworks.”
@OzzyForever69: “57 years. That’s not just friendship — that’s family. Thank you, Geezer, for telling the truth.”

A Final Word from Geezer

Before ending the interview, Butler looked directly at the camera. His voice cracked. His hands shook.

“To the fans — you gave us purpose. To Ozzy — you gave me a life. I don’t know what the world will be without your voice in it. But I know I’ll never stop hearing it in my heart.”

And with that, one of music’s longest, wildest, and most unforgettable friendships ended — not in fire and noise, but in silence, gratitude, and love.

Black Sabbath may be over. But the legend of Ozzy Osbourne… will never die.