In September of last year, Ozzy released Patient 9, his thirteenth studio album as a solo artist, and mentioned that he wanted to play with People once more.

“Survival is my legacy,” he declared at the time, adding, “I am determined to get back on stage, even if I have to be wheeled on and nailed to a board.”

I’ve never been this laid up, even though my previous health issues “totally messed me up,” he said. “I’m not going anywhere anytime soon, and I don’t understand my luck,” he cried out.

This place is where I belong. “My audience is the biggest love affair I’ve ever been in,” he continued.