In a move as heartfelt as it is historic, legendary rocker **Ozzy Osbourne** has announced he will be stepping away from the music industry for good — but not before giving his devoted fans one last, unforgettable gift.
On July 10, 2025, just days after his emotional farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, the 76-year-old “Prince of Darkness” shocked the world again by revealing plans for a **limited-edition farewell box set**, exclusive unreleased tracks, and a personal letter to fans who have supported him across his extraordinary five-decade career.
> “It’s time to hang up the mic,” Ozzy shared in a video statement posted to his official channels. “But before I go, I wanted to give something back to the people who’ve been with me from the start — through the madness, the music, and the mayhem.”
### The final gift: more than just music
The centerpiece of Ozzy’s farewell offering is a **deluxe box set** titled **“Thank You & Goodbye.”** The collection will include remastered versions of his greatest solo hits, from the searing power of “Crazy Train” to the haunting ballad “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” But it’s the extras that have fans buzzing.
Among them: **three never-before-heard studio recordings**, rediscovered from sessions spanning the late ‘80s to early 2000s. Sources close to Osbourne’s team say these tracks show a raw, introspective side of Ozzy, rarely glimpsed outside of his live shows.
Also included will be a **book of personal photographs**, handpicked by Ozzy and his wife, Sharon, chronicling moments from the early days of Black Sabbath to life on the road and family milestones. Many of these images have never been published, offering fans an intimate look into the life behind the iconic persona.
In what may be the most touching gesture, every box set will also feature a **hand-signed letter from Ozzy himself**. In it, he thanks fans for “lifting me up when I fell,” and reminds them, “Though I’m stepping away, the music will always be ours.”
### A farewell forged in gratitude
Ozzy’s announcement comes on the heels of a historic farewell concert in Birmingham, which saw 50,000 fans singing “Mama, I’m Coming Home” back to the stage — a moment that moved even the famously unshakable rocker to tears. The show also raised \$140 million for charity, a testament to his desire to give back in his final bow.
The decision to retire wasn’t sudden, according to those close to him. After years of health battles, including Parkinson’s disease and recent spinal surgery, Ozzy felt it was time to rest — but he refused to leave without acknowledging those who made his journey possible.
> “The fans gave me a life I never dreamed of,” Ozzy said. “This gift is my way of saying, ‘Thank you for believing in me when no one else did.’”
### Fans react with love and heartbreak
Within hours of the announcement, social media exploded under hashtags like **#ThankYouOzzy** and **#PrinceOfDarknessForever**. Fans shared decades-old concert photos, ticket stubs, and stories of how his music had helped them through their own struggles.
Musicians across genres chimed in, too. Rob Halford of Judas Priest called it “the perfect goodbye from a true original,” while Dave Grohl wrote simply: “Nobody did it like you, Ozzy. Thank you.”
### A legacy that won’t fade
Ozzy Osbourne’s retirement might mean the end of new music and tours, but it hardly signals the end of his impact. From his trailblazing days with Black Sabbath to a solo career that brought heavy metal to mainstream audiences, Ozzy’s influence remains woven into the fabric of rock and metal.
The farewell box set, unreleased tracks, and personal letter stand not as a closing chapter, but as a bridge — a way for generations to discover, rediscover, and remember why the man once nicknamed “The Prince of Darkness” became so beloved.
As Ozzy himself said in his letter:
> “This isn’t goodbye to you. It’s goodbye to the stage. The music will always live on — because of you.”
And so, even as the curtain falls on a legendary career, Ozzy leaves fans with the greatest gift of all: a reminder that the connection forged through music can outlast even the final encore. 🎸❤️