Following Ozzy’s lead: 4 rock bands ready for Black Sabbath-style exit strategy

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The Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath farewell show was incredibly successful as expected, boasting a well-thought-out plan and exceptional performances from the majority of the acts. Notably, concert organizer Tom Morello excelled at coordinating the bands’ schedules and set times effectively.

What truly enhanced the event’s charm was its role as a fundraising opportunity, which is expected to funnel approximately $200 million to three distinct charitable organizations. Remarkably, this philanthropic effort surpasses the event’s outstanding musical performances in impact.

Could there be bands on the verge of disbanding, attempting a similar farewell tour like Ozzy and Sabbath did? The following are four bands that may consider waving goodbye during a live performance. Keep in mind that this might not happen, but it’s an interesting thought.

Four top rock bands who could take their final bow Black Sabbath-style

Aerosmith

Among all bands in this list, this one seems to be the most fitting. Frontman Steven Tyler has been dealing with health complications, particularly damage to his vocal cords. Despite delivering a strong performance at the Ozzy and Sabbath concert, it remains uncertain how frequently or for how long he can continue to perform due to these issues.

Aerosmith, much like Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham, possesses an ideal natural stage for performance. They might opt to perform one last concert at Fenway Park, inviting those who missed the Ozzy farewell show. Many bands could attend, and turning it into a charity event would be commendable.

In 2015, Tyler established the Janie’s Fund to offer aid to young women who have experienced abuse. Consequently, we now have an existing charitable organization that can lend its support.

Pink Floyd

It seems highly unlikely that this particular group will perform a farewell concert. The excitement lies in the possibility of Roger Waters reuniting with David Gilmour and the rest once more, a spectacle that unfortunately appears improbable. However, if it were to occur, many fans would undoubtedly cherish the experience, despite any reservations about Waters’ deservingness.

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The goal should be to avoid replicating The Wall’s performance. Instead, perform songs from the early albums, and invite progressive rock legends such as Yes and Jethro Tull, along with others, to join in. However, it’s a challenge because while Sabbath and Ozzy could easily get many metal bands to play, there are fewer bands similar to Pink Floyd that can attract audiences.

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Rolling Stones

A downside of this situation is that The Rolling Stones might cease touring, an activity they seldom pause for. Remarkably, the band maintains a level of energy comparable to or even surpassing bands that are decades younger. Moreover, they continue to produce new albums, which seems to imply that there’s no valid excuse for not performing live.

Instead, let’s arrange a farewell performance for them while they’re still able, and Wembley Stadium seems like an ideal location for this event. Why not transform it into a two-day music festival? Moreover, the Rolling Stones have managed to attract numerous bands from various rock subgenres to participate in this spectacular show.

The day when the Rolling Stones bid adieu might just surpass the best day in heavy metal history, represented by Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s farewell. However, it’s not essential for them to announce their goodbye at this moment.

The Who

The crux of the matter is that this concept implies their goodbye might have been insincere. To put it another way, you may recall that The Who embarked on an extended farewell tour about a decade ago, but they’re performing again in 2025. So, if this event serves as a fundraiser, one could argue that Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend might have deceived us by staging a farewell show only to play together at some future date.

It’s possible that this event could take place at Wembley as well, but it’s unlikely to feature drum-offs, since Zak Starkey isn’t participating in it at the moment. However, there’s a chance he might return by then.

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2025-07-10 00:00