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Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic Rocker, 76, Makes Bold Statement About Final Concert
Iconic Rocker, 76, Makes Bold Statement About Final Concert originally appeared on Parade. Ozzy Osbourne is leaving it all on the stage. The iconic former Black Sabbath frontman, 76, is gearing up for his final concert, and he's putting in significant preparation. During his show SiriusXM's Ozzy Speaks, which airs monthly on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard, Osbourne shared that he's gunning to knock it out of the park for the show. He'll reunite with the rest of Sabbath, and welcome additional acts like Metallica and Alice in Chains. 'All I can say is I'm giving 120%. If my God wants me to do the show, I'll do it,' Osbourne said, speaking in conversation with co-host Billy Morrison. Despite his assertion that he'll make it onstage, Osbourne said he has a bit of nerves, particularly as he's dealt with health issues in recent years. 'I haven't done any physical work for the last seven or so years,' he said on his show. 'By hook or by crook, I'm gonna make it there. I've got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. I'm giving it everything I've got.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Going on by saying he's taking it "one day at a time," Osbourne said he's not stressing too hard about the big event to avoid driving himself nuts with anxiety. Obsessing too much over the concert will make him "insane by Friday," he noted. The "Back to the Beginning" show, which takes place at Villa Park in Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 5, is being touted as the legendary rocker's "final bow." In a recent interview with The Guardian, Osbourne discussed some of that physical preparation he's taken on, and how it has helped him navigate those challenging recent health issues, which include Parkinson's Disease and pneumonia. He frequently does weight training and bike riding, and even has a trainer living at his house. "It's tough – I've been laid up for such a long time. I've been lying on my back doing nothing and the first thing to go is your strength. It's like starting all over again. I've got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going. I have problems walking. I also get blood pressure issues, from blood clots on my legs.," Osbourne explained. "I'm used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around. I don't think I'll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down.'Iconic Rocker, 76, Makes Bold Statement About Final Concert first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alice In Chains' Sean Kinney shares health update after show cancellations
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney as shared an update on his health with fans after the Seattle grunge legends were forced to cancel shows due to him being diagnosed with a "non-life-threatening medical emergency". The group cancelled their show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May 8, at the 11th hour, and subsequently cancelled all additional shows they had lined up in May, including scheduled appearances at a number of major US festivals, including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple. "While we were all eager to return to the stage," the group declared on social media, "Sean's health is our top priority at this moment." Kinney posted his update on the band's social media platforms on May 15, writing: "Firstly, to everyone who came out to the Mohegan Sun show and was affected by the short-notice cancellation, and to everyone who had tickets to come see the band at one of the other shows, thanks for your understanding. It's not lost on the band and myself that you spend money, make plans and alter your schedules to come and see us, and it's deeply disappointing to have had this happen. "I was very much looking forward to getting back out there and playing with the band again, and it's been a difficult but necessary decision to make. I don't personally utilize social media and I'm not particularly fond of my health issues being made public, but I understand that people are concerned. "When the doctors advised me against playing in the short-term, I quickly went through The 5 Stages of Grief: 1. Denial (I'm fine)2. Anger (F*** this - I'm still going to play)3. Bargaining (What's it gonna take for me to hear a better diagnosis?)4. Depression (This sucks)5. Acceptance (This sucks, but okay)"I finally concluded that medical doctors with many hard-earned degrees on their walls might know a bit more about health than a musician with some shiny spray-painted records on his wall. "The outpouring of love, concern and well wishes has been both extremely humbling and very much appreciated. "The good news is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live. The bad news (for some of you?) is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live." The band's next scheduled performance is at Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning farewell show in Birmingham in concert will see the original Sabbath lineup – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – share a stage for the first time since 2005. It will also features a who's who of hard rock and heavy metal - Metallica, Pantera, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Gojira, Mastodon and more - paying tribute to Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, who will also be making his last bow as a solo artist.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic 90s rock band cancels tour after drummer suffers medical emergency
A beloved 1990s rock band is cancelling their highly-anticipated tour after one of its members suffered a medical emergency. The band was to embark on their first tour since 2023, but now they're halting the tour before it started. They announced last week that the band member had suffered a 'non-life-threatening medical emergency' during sound check for a performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. They canceled that show last week, but now it seems the band member's health has not gotten better. The band announced on social media just a day after cancelling the Mohegan Sun Arena show that they were cancelling the tour. Who is the iconic band canceling their tour? It's none other than Alice in Chains, who broke the news on social media. 'After careful consideration and following the advice of medical professionals, we've made the decision to cancel our upcoming festival performances and the Alice in Chains headline shows,' the statement began. The incident at Mohegan Sun Arena involved drummer Sean Kinney, and while no further details about the incident or his current condition was revealed, it's serious enough to warrant the tour's cancellation. 'While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority at this moment,' the statement read. Kinney, 58, is the group's drummer, a co-founding member of the Seattle grunge band since its inception in 1987. The group's statement added, 'Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.' 'We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support at this time,' the band's statement concluded. As of now, the band's official website only lists one performance on their slate, a sold-out charity farewell show for Ozzy Osbourne on July 5 in Birmingham UK's Villa Park. The group hasn't performed live in over a year, with their last performance in April 2024 at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas. The incident at Mohegan Sun Arena involved drummer Sean Kinney, and while no further details about the incident or his current condition was revealed, it's serious enough to warrant the tour's cancellation. They were slated to perform at MMRQ in Camden, New Jersey on May 10, Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio (May 11) and Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida (May 16). The group also had headlining shows set up in Nashville, Tennessee (May 13) and Dothan, Alabama (May 15). The group was formed in 1987 with singer Layne Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr and drummer Kinney. They broke through with Facelift in 1990 but they were truly put on the map with 1992's Dirt, featuring hits Would, Them Bones, Angry Chair, Rooster and Down in a Hole.
Fox News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Alice in Chains cancels tour after drummer suffers medical emergency
Alice in Chains has canceled their tour after receiving unfortunate medical news. The band announced their decision to call off their highly anticipated upcoming tour on social media on Saturday, due to the medical advice they received regarding drummer Sean Kinney's health. "After careful consideration and following the advice of medical professionals, we have made the decision to cancel our remaining upcoming festival performances and the Alice in Chains headline shows," the band's statement read. "While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority at this moment." The statement didn't specify Kinney's exact diagnosis, sharing only that "the issue requires immediate attention" and that "his long-term prognosis is positive." They ended the statement by expressing their sincere appreciation for their fans' "understanding and support during this time." Fans of the popular rock band were quick to flood the comment section on Instagram with well-wishes for Kinney, while also praising the band for putting his health ahead of the tour. "Get well Sean! The stage will still be there when you're better and so will the fans," one follower wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Love to see a band that respects it's members enough to put the most important things first. Respect. Best wishes to Sean." News of the cancellation comes shortly after the band canceled their concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut on May 8, after Kinney "experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency" during the soundcheck. Had the group not canceled the show in Connecticut, it would have been the first time they performed on stage together in over a year, as their last show together was at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas in April 2024. In addition to canceling their tour, they also canceled upcoming performances in Nashville and Atlanta, as well as appearances at various music festivals, including MMR*B*Q, Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. As of now, their only scheduled performance is during Black Sabbath's final concert in the United Kingdom in July, according to the band's website. Alice in Chains was formed in Seattle in 1987, with Kinney playing the drums alongside bandmates Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr and Layne Staley. Current band members, Mike Inez and William DuVall joined later, taking the place of Starr and Staley. Throughout their time as a band, they have sold over 30 million records worldwide, received 11 Grammy nominations and were ranked number 34 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" special.
Perth Now
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Alice In Chains cancel tour after drummer's health scare
Alice In Chains have cancelled the rest of their US tour after drummer Sean Kinney suffered a "non-life-threatening medical emergency". The band axed a gig in Connecticut on Thursday night (08.05.25) to prioritise Kinney's health and they have now confirmed the rest of their headline shows and their upcoming festival dates have also been called off. In a statement they explained: "After careful consideration and following the advice of medical professionals we have made the decision to cancel our upcoming festival performances and the Alice in Chains headline shows. "While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis in positive. "We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support during this time." No further details about Kinney's health scare have been released. The Connecticut show at the Mohegan Sun Arena would have marked the band's first headline gig in more than 12 months after their last performance at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas in April 2024. As they scrapped the gig, they posted a statement on social media which read: "After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. 'We unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Refunds are available at the point of purchase." They had been due to perform gigs in cities including Nashville, Tennessee and Dothan, Alabama as well as festival sets at MMR*B*Q in New Jersey, Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio and Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida. The band is still scheduled to perform at the big Black Sabbath reunion gig at Birmingham's Villa Park in the UK on July 5. Alice In Chains singer singer William DuVall recently admitted the musicians were all looking forward to their summer shows. Speaking on KLOS radio show 'Whiplash', he said: "Well, we're excited for these dates we have coming up in May. We're excited to get out there and see everyone. "We are in regular contact and communication, and so we'll just have to see what comes after May. I really wouldn't wanna say anything more than that. But we're excited about these shows in May. We're really looking forward to it."
