As the countdown begins to the most anticipated rock event of the decade, Aston Villa fans now have the chance to own a piece of music history, with the launch of the Back to the Beginning charity auction.
The auction is live at www.ozzyauction.co.uk, and will run until 10pm on Sunday, July 6. All proceeds will be shared equally between three causes close to the Osbourne family’s heart: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Ozzy Auction
The auction accompanies Back to the Beginning, the eagerly-anticipated, one-night-only concert taking place at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5. The event marks the historic return of the original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – performing together for the first time in 20 years. The all-star celebration of heavy metal’s founding fathers will see Ozzy take to the stage for a short solo set before reuniting with Black Sabbath for his final ever performance.
Ozzy said: "It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning… time for me to give back to the place where I was born. How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love? Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever."
Formed in Birmingham in 1968, Black Sabbath went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling over 75 million albums and defining a genre. Music Director Tom Morello has described Back to the Beginning as ‘the greatest heavy metal show ever’.
The event will also feature performances from Metallica, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon. A supergroup of legendary musicians will also take to the stage, with confirmed artists including Billy Corgan, David Draiman, Duff McKagan, Slash, Frank Bello, Fred Durst, Jake E Lee, Jonathan Davis, KK Downing, Lzzy Hale, Mike Bordin, Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian, Sleep Token ii, Papa V Perpetua, Tom Morello, Wolfgang Van Halen and Zakk Wylde.
Back to the Beginning
The auction, hosted at www.ozzyauction.co.uk, features an extraordinary collection of exclusive, one-off and collector’s items that have been generously donated. These include a custom-designed Indian Motorcycle created especially for the event, limited-edition Gibson Guitars, and a Guns N’ Roses pinball machine donated by the legendary Jersey Jack Pinball.
Also going under the hammer is an ultra-rare custom leather jacket from DIXXON, hand-painted by renowned industry artist Lea Williams, and a pair of rare Adidas x Ozzy trainers that will never be made available for public sale, donated by Villa Park.
Other standout items on www.ozzyauction.co.uk include limited-edition Back to the Beginning art prints by Shellvador Dalí, luxury holidays, fine jewellery, custom fashion, weekend breaks, and unique rock memorabilia. From once-in-a-lifetime experiences to rare collectibles, this auction is a must for fans and collectors alike.
This is a unique opportunity to celebrate a defining moment in rock and roll history while supporting three life-changing charities. Every bid placed on www.ozzyauction.co.uk will directly help fund vital research, care and support for those who need it most.
The auction is live now and will close at 10pm on Sunday, July 6. Click below to browse and place a bid.
Ozzy Auction
