Was Ozzy Osbourne Lip-Syncing?!

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  • čas přidán 9. 08. 2022
  • Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi played a surprise show at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games this year. This is the first time Ozzy has been performed since his recent surgery in June. A few people have said his is lip-syncing in it, but is this true?! If it is, does it even matter? If you go to see Ozzy and Black Sabbath live, would you mind if his miming or not?
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  • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain
    @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain  Před rokem +22

    My Patreon (it's excellent): www.patreon.com/jushawk
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    • @skeletonmodel
      @skeletonmodel Před rokem +1

      Justin, I have noticed in your last few videos that your mic cable does not go through the holder perfectly anymore. Hope everything is ok :D Keep the great videos coming!

    • @Billy_Blades
      @Billy_Blades Před rokem

      Who would pay YOU?

    • @kassandra5449
      @kassandra5449 Před rokem +1

      Hey, Justin, you are the honest guy, thats right, thats not the Ozzman. He is just in recovery and now he is standing on a Trampoline. That hurts to an really Fan. This is a scary act and i wos angry that Ozzy is falling. He's not agility. Surgery wos on June 2022. Oh, OZZY, your such a great musician but this show is very sad. I love you so much and my heart goes to your recovery. Get well. Justin is the honesty guy on this planet with respect and feeling. Thanks for streaming. 👍🙏👌👏😍💓

    • @slees1847
      @slees1847 Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/mTRH20vaEKM/video.html

  • @Naniamania3
    @Naniamania3 Před rokem +182

    P.S. - science has validated that Tony Iommi still has more great riffs stuck in his moustache than most bands will ever have in their entire careers. #fact

    • @stevenattias1803
      @stevenattias1803 Před rokem +5

      Even when he was clean shaved in the 1970s. Lol

    • @christheghostwriter
      @christheghostwriter Před rokem +3

      the math checks out

    • @Markycarandbikestuff
      @Markycarandbikestuff Před rokem +1

      He can play both left handed and right handed, he learned to play left handed after he lost his fingertips on his right hand in a factory accident, he played right handed again (like he is here) after he got caps made for his fingers.

    • @wozza2942
      @wozza2942 Před rokem +2

      Other way around.

    • @Hayley.a
      @Hayley.a Před rokem +1

      I love this comment!

  • @m_tal939
    @m_tal939 Před rokem +156

    Seeing Tony and Ozzy do this brought a tear to my eye. Could be the last time we see them together. True legends. Love that the games organisers had the balls to finish with Black Sabbath. Real metal resurgence going on at the moment. Love it.

    • @nz540im3
      @nz540im3 Před rokem +3

      Exactly my reaction.
      I’m 31, saw them here in New Zealand on the release of the album 13 they did. Couldn’t believe my luck I had the opportunity to see Black Sabbath after all that time. One of my fav nights ever

    • @rickpeterson8825
      @rickpeterson8825 Před rokem +1

      @@nz540im3 Awesome ! Seen Ozzy 38 times and seen Sabbath 5 times 3 with Ozzy , once with Dio and Once with Ian Gillian from Deep Purple ! Yeah im in my 50's lol ! So cool you got to see the TRUE God's of Metal !

    • @olekaarvaag9405
      @olekaarvaag9405 Před rokem +3

      The smile on his face! The fucking smile on his face at 6:12 is so heartwarming. He truly loves nothing more than being on stage in front of a lively audience.
      Of course he can't sing a live show anymore, but his vocals (and the movie) on Degeneration Rules, and Patient nr. 9 are fucking incredible, especially when you factor in his health.
      Yes, he can do multiple takes. Yes, a lot is repeated so he doesn't have too sing as much. Yes, the vocals can and will be altered during the mixing... But seriously, who gives a shit.
      He and almost all the guitarists has recorded with are really neat the top of my favorite artist.

  • @Daniel-pp3jt
    @Daniel-pp3jt Před rokem +285

    A wonderfully respectful and optimistic analysis as always Justin. It's his first live performance in 4 years at 73 years old and from what I've read it was a pretty late decision to appear at all. He only asked Tony if he could do it when he saw him doing the opening ceremony on his own so I'd be surprised if it was a live vocal. The impressive thing here isn't his voice, it's the fact that he's bouncing up and down 2 months after major back surgery. This is a 73 year old man with a rare non-degenerative form of Parkinsons who hasn't stood up straight for 3 years and here he is jumping!

    • @jeanproctor3663
      @jeanproctor3663 Před rokem +15

      He's definitely a rock legend isn't he? Can't fault Ozzie at all.

    • @kevinmorrice
      @kevinmorrice Před rokem +15

      @@jeanproctor3663 the father of metal

    • @CornishMotorcycleDiaries
      @CornishMotorcycleDiaries Před rokem +8

      There is no non-degenerative form of Parkinson's and it's clear he has been suffering from it a lot longer than since 2019. And yes, I know what I'm talking about.

    • @anthonyjackson7027
      @anthonyjackson7027 Před rokem

      @@CornishMotorcycleDiaries parkin2

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions Před rokem +4

      @@jeanproctor3663 Greetings from your Aussie cousins!

  • @NinStardust
    @NinStardust Před rokem +308

    This is one of those rare occasions where I couldn’t care less if the singer is lip-syncing or not. After all Ozzy’s been through, you’ve got to respect the man for simply standing on the stage! For what it’s worth, I think he’s singing, even if it’s not 100% live, and I can’t remember the last time I saw him look so happy, it’s beautiful and heart warming. 🥰

    • @Mizelei2012
      @Mizelei2012 Před rokem +1

      Would you be happy for me, too?

    • @noname-ng6sj
      @noname-ng6sj Před rokem +4

      Can assure you he's not singing.

    • @MickH60
      @MickH60 Před rokem +12

      @@noname-ng6sj No you can't. I've seen him sing for over 40 years live, good and bad, the best I've ever seen him sing was with that last Black Sabbath tour, he sounded great , he did hit the odd dud note but some of those early Sabbath tunes weren't written for his vocal range,overall I was stunned by how well he sung....

    • @icelara5972
      @icelara5972 Před rokem +5

      What I just said to my other half before clicking the play button. It's the occasion and fact that he made the effort to be there. Rock on!

    • @kylefalandys1069
      @kylefalandys1069 Před rokem +2

      I totally agree with you on that. I think he is lip syncing only because it sounds super clear and you can see like halfway thru the song he tries to do his usual “let me hear you” type crowd work and it doesn’t come thru the mic. I don’t think he wants to lip sync but I’m sure the event kinda made him

  • @mattmac2652
    @mattmac2652 Před rokem +220

    If Ozzy lip-syncs now, I don’t blame him. I’m amazed he can stand at a microphone, let alone sing.

    • @MercilessGuitar151
      @MercilessGuitar151 Před rokem +19

      Which is exactly why he should retire.

    • @planetjoe
      @planetjoe Před rokem +26

      @@MercilessGuitar151 The lure to get healthy and get back to doing what he loves is probably what is keeping him alive. That and the financials for exquisite healthcare

    • @IcyBird420
      @IcyBird420 Před rokem +1

      Yup

    • @bbernard1981
      @bbernard1981 Před rokem +16

      For real Ozzy paid his dues and deserves a break, there's 20 year old singers who lip sync every performance. He deserves to be on the stage and do what he wants.

    • @znamie4767
      @znamie4767 Před rokem +3

      @@MercilessGuitar151 why?? he enjoys it so much

  • @viperzvapourz4738
    @viperzvapourz4738 Před rokem +38

    I'll tell you what! I was working in the stadium earlier in the afternoon listening to him and Tony sound check and after he finished and had recieved a warm applause and cheers from those present he said loud and clear into the microphone "oh fuck off!"
    The guy's a legend and has still got it, especially if you compare him to other 'aged' stars.

    • @Alixxusa
      @Alixxusa Před rokem

      During the sound check, how did he sound?

  • @TheMillieBurton
    @TheMillieBurton Před rokem +445

    Been an Ozzy fan my whole life and I can honestly say I couldn't give a toss if he was lip syncing, it's not like they were charging fans money for a live performance, just two Birmingham legends appearing together for what is almost certainly the last time. Thanks guys for being the soundtrack to my life.

    • @martynharvey4767
      @martynharvey4767 Před rokem

      nail on the head there ^^^^^^

    • @Steve.Cutler
      @Steve.Cutler Před rokem +10

      So you'd be ok paying $1,200 for a near front row seat for lip syncing?

    • @Bernz66
      @Bernz66 Před rokem +9

      Sorry….. rather watch old live videos than be at a “concert” where it’s all playback…..

    • @thelilyfarrell
      @thelilyfarrell Před rokem +24

      @@Steve.Cutler i didnt really see lipsyncing, i honestly heard auto tune. which is to be expected the due has Parkinson's. even though i hate autotune. i understand why he had to use it. hes doing his best and fans need to respect him. i dont think hes lipsyncing. i think hes having monitor issues.

    • @maccladoz
      @maccladoz Před rokem +6

      @Beth Jenkins, spot on!!

  • @Nayson
    @Nayson Před rokem +40

    Packed stadium two miles from where he grew up, huge fireworks display, and a helicopter filming it to a live TV audience of millions. If this is Ozzy’s last stand then what a way to go out.

    • @dynaztycrashdiet
      @dynaztycrashdiet Před rokem

      Hopefully it's not he has a new album out on 9th September

    • @King_Flippy_Nips
      @King_Flippy_Nips Před rokem +1

      if sharon has her way he will be touring till the day he dies

    • @apollomemories7399
      @apollomemories7399 Před rokem

      @@King_Flippy_Nips you mean till the day she dies.

    • @Hayley.a
      @Hayley.a Před rokem

      @@King_Flippy_Nips yeah cos she knows it is what keeps him alive

  • @wobind72
    @wobind72 Před rokem +43

    I was so pleased to see him up there and he seemed so happy - it was great just to see don’t you think?

    • @pablinitortellini
      @pablinitortellini Před rokem +5

      Yeah, it was just cool to see him still smiling and performing even if it wasn’t fully live.

    • @wobind72
      @wobind72 Před rokem +3

      @@pablinitortellini I agree and, although I wrote him off from live, maybe he will manage some form of tour next year following the Patient #9 record release...

    • @WouldbeRenaissanceLady6926
      @WouldbeRenaissanceLady6926 Před rokem +3

      Couldn't believe what I was seeing, nearly fell off sofa! 😱
      They were FANTASTIC. Loved, loved, loved Ozzie. ❤️

  • @Andysproston
    @Andysproston Před rokem +85

    Luckily they didnt miss a trick with Dexys, they were the opening act doing Come on Eileen, it was a cracking performance as well!

    • @grantm6933
      @grantm6933 Před rokem +4

      Check out the album One Day I am Going to Soar - it's by Dexy's in like 2012 or something. Very good.

    • @edhawkins6741
      @edhawkins6741 Před rokem

      You’re bang on but thankfully cuming on Eileen wasn’t an event that was televised unlike running and throwing a javelin.

    • @jimbog8397
      @jimbog8397 Před rokem +3

      I thought Dexys was one of the best acts. Kevin still sounds great!

    • @Andysproston
      @Andysproston Před rokem +2

      @@grantm6933 I went watching them on the tour for that album. My dad runs a big dexys fan sight on facebook and we've made friends with a lot of the band, we got to meet Mick Talbot, Pete William's and Big Jimmy Patterson at the afterparty from the manchester concert, one of the best nights of my adult life.

    • @lastguy8613
      @lastguy8613 Před rokem +5

      I had a girlfriend called Eileen once, you can guess what happened..

  • @joejanca
    @joejanca Před rokem +38

    I saw Sabbath on their last tour a few years ago, and Ozzy definitely at least had some assistance with his vocals at that time. Honestly was just so excited to be in the presence of those absolute legends that I couldn't have cared less.

    • @joejanca
      @joejanca Před rokem +3

      @@midnightcharlieman6669 Excuse me if I don't put much stock in the opinions of someone who is dissing Ozzy Osbourne but defending Johnny Depp elsewhere.

    • @Mitch93
      @Mitch93 Před rokem

      @@joejanca If you seriously think Depp is an abuser you're a fool.

  • @philpants44
    @philpants44 Před rokem +44

    Frankly. it's Ozzy, he can do whatever he wants. He's the Prince of Darkness, a rock god, and has certainly earnt it. Glad to see him up there giving it large still.

  • @jamoman0277
    @jamoman0277 Před rokem +85

    After having tickets for Ozzy's No More Tours 2 tour for four years, seeing him on stage looking this good makes me so hopeful tat the shows will finally go on next year. Even if it's not fully live it's still Ozzy!!

    • @batphink2655
      @batphink2655 Před rokem +4

      Don't hold your breath Ozzy's wife has a reputation for ripping off other bands longer than your arm! Good Luck though!

    • @YourMomKnowsRealMusic
      @YourMomKnowsRealMusic Před rokem

      @@batphink2655 That's old BS news

    • @KissMyFatAxe
      @KissMyFatAxe Před rokem +2

      I've had my tickets for 4 years too haha. Here's hoping 👍🏻

    • @seanswader7425
      @seanswader7425 Před rokem

      Hope things go well when you finally get to see him. I think the last full concert was the ozzfest on New Year’s Eve that I went to bringing in 2019 at the forum. That was a really fun show and I hope he keeps going.

    • @Plaster610
      @Plaster610 Před rokem +1

      @@batphink2655 I'm pretty sure that, without Sharon, Ozzy would be dead since a long time

  • @renoir8719
    @renoir8719 Před rokem +36

    This is incredible kudos to Ozzy! Happy to see him performing after his surgery. Amazing!

  • @walterleealleniii1247
    @walterleealleniii1247 Před rokem +27

    Dear Justin,
    I've enjoyed your channel for a few months now, and wanted to express gratitude: for your effort in producing such an original and interesting show on a regular basis, positivity (in your analysis of music and artists) and overall message, and fun which you are obviously having.
    Cheers from Tangier,
    Walter

  • @pray4mojo35
    @pray4mojo35 Před rokem +43

    I don’t care if Ozzy was lip syncing this. The man is a legend and gave a great performance.

  • @Exilbremer12
    @Exilbremer12 Před rokem +52

    All credit singers get for performing live, Ozzy gets as an advance for being alive and on stage.

  • @horstbaur7797
    @horstbaur7797 Před rokem +17

    This was a heart-felt post of yours, Justin. Right from the soul. Thanx for this, mate.

  • @avagreenall4671
    @avagreenall4671 Před rokem +20

    Let me tell you who I think deserves a massive well done for a return performance at Newport folk festival and that's Joni Mitchell. 78 years old and she performed her 1st gig in 20 years after suffering a burst brain aneurysm. She performed live with no prerecorded 'just in case' vocals. She had Brandi Carlile supporting her along with a lineup of other singers and musicians. Wasnt pitch perfect but those imperfections were somehow as beautiful as her voice at the height of her career. Sure use a bit of lip syncing if needs be, but just be honest about it. Fans would love him all the more and the baying public would have a giant middle finger thrown their way!

  • @mrbrick5907
    @mrbrick5907 Před rokem +17

    When the band started up and you could her Ozzy's voice I thought, oh, fair enough, Ozzy's probably not well enough to show up and they're just using his pre recorded vocals... and then up he popped! Just to see him there and the look on his face was enough, obviously wasn't easy for him. Put a smile on my face.

  • @alessandrogiacomini6853
    @alessandrogiacomini6853 Před rokem +6

    Good evening Hawkins' community

  • @lazarus3068
    @lazarus3068 Před rokem +8

    I first heard it yesterday and honestly from what I've seen and heard it seemed live.
    Although I've only been viewing it from a smartphone with a somewhat adequate speaker.
    Anyway I found this clip a very unexpected welcome surprise!
    Thanks Justin for sharing your impressions of it.

  • @AnyFuleKnoThat
    @AnyFuleKnoThat Před rokem +5

    At 67 and a lifetime Ozzy fan, I am just overjoyed to see our dear Ozzy on stage again and clearly he is really enjoying being there, you could see that with that beaming smile, I don't care if he was lip syncing, give the guy a break , after all he has been through, It's just amazing to see him up there bouncing and having a good time. 🤘

    • @midnightcharlieman6669
      @midnightcharlieman6669 Před rokem

      Considering the fact there hasn't been a good/tolerable album since No rest for the wicked. No more tears was barely tolerable. Ozzy should have retired a long time ago.

  • @steph_ssdd
    @steph_ssdd Před rokem +5

    Love the channel Justin! Keep em coming❤

  • @dannydoo123
    @dannydoo123 Před rokem +5

    Lol Dexys were there . Kevin wore a stunning green outfit lol . Love the vids keep em going

  • @kc6514
    @kc6514 Před rokem +3

    I’m fairly sure Dexys Midnight Runners did perform. Great to see Sabbath playing again!

  • @rhydtuned
    @rhydtuned Před rokem +6

    Couldn't have said it better myself. Two Legends up there having a great time, they certainly deserve the moment

  • @burtbackattack
    @burtbackattack Před rokem +4

    I seen Black Sabbath at Download Festival about 8 years ago (can't quite remember exactly!) They were incredible and Ozzie, Geezer and Tony were absolutely f**king fantastic. Ozzie's voice was immaculate.

    • @TheKurt1994
      @TheKurt1994 Před rokem +1

      June 10th 2012 at download my friend, excellent performance

  • @vickygarnett7623
    @vickygarnett7623 Před rokem +8

    They had Dexys performing earlier in the night. A big celebration of Brummy music all round. I know they are technically Wolverhampton, but I was very disappointed Slade wasn’t included. Or Dodgy. But it was pretty cool.

    • @barryledgister4496
      @barryledgister4496 Před rokem

      Steve Winwood be the ultimate,Brum born and still with a property nearby as well as the usual LA mansions etc

    • @Andy-Bodhi
      @Andy-Bodhi Před rokem

      The Beat?

  • @crazynayburz8405
    @crazynayburz8405 Před rokem

    Hello Justin. I just discovered your channel and thought I'd drop a comment to say how much I appreciate your honest and non-biased opinions and reactions to these videos. It is absolutely and literally a breath of fresh air to experience someone inside the music biz being so honest and subjective with your takes on these things. I'm an older guy(56) that has played rock and roll most of my life,but never got that "big break",but still play for the simple love of music and creation. Had I gotten the "big break", and were in your shoes,I no doubt would try my best to be as open and honest as you appear to be. Thanks for these videos and I enjoy watching you be yourself and not just another celeb doing celeb crap. BTW--this profile is from my youtube channel of my current writing/recording project,and my name isn't really "Crazy Nayburz".....Cheers!

  • @realhbk316
    @realhbk316 Před rokem +5

    It doesn't matter if he lip syncs...dude's the father of metal & a unique specimen of a human being.

  • @keironrose2653
    @keironrose2653 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely over the moon to see ozzy up there. Amazing for him and everyone to see.
    Dexys played earlier in the Evening 🤟

  • @MarianaFr4nc0
    @MarianaFr4nc0 Před rokem +3

    Hello Justin, I am a huge fan of The Darkness everysince the 00's. I have a quesiton I hope you can answer it: What is the criteria for choosing the setlist in every tour? is it possible to ask for a song in particular? I would really love to hear "Living each day blind" and "I love you 5 times" live, I have search for videos or recordings without luck. Anyway thank you for your kind attention, always looking forward for the next album!! Love from Mexico.

  • @mirapiccolo6601
    @mirapiccolo6601 Před rokem +1

    Happy to see again Ozzy..love&respect...a legend!!!......love your channel Justin

  • @GillistheIllist
    @GillistheIllist Před rokem

    Haha! That is the best outro I’ve seen you do on these videos, Mr. Hawkins

  • @dblyth5098
    @dblyth5098 Před rokem +3

    People (including me) always forget about Birmingham Band 'Magnum", they're right up Justin's "Rockin" Street.

  • @unholyaudiochannel
    @unholyaudiochannel Před rokem +8

    This was amazing. Highlight of the year so far. Yeah even if Ozzy's performance was pre-recorded who cares it would still have been his voice at one point or another. It was an absolutely stunning performance. When Tony looks over at Ozzy/....gives me the chills. Absolute respect to them both. LEGENDS.

    • @revivedfears
      @revivedfears Před rokem

      How on earth can a pre recorded vocal performance be considered "stunning". I get it you like Ozzy but fucking hell, fanboys are a strange breed.

    • @unholyaudiochannel
      @unholyaudiochannel Před rokem +1

      @@revivedfears dunno, maybe I’ve just been having a really dull year lol 🤣

    • @revivedfears
      @revivedfears Před rokem

      @@unholyaudiochannelawe, I dunno about that mate. You just have awful music taste. Lol, just kidding!

  • @Riverking1
    @Riverking1 Před rokem

    Amazing analysis as always Justin. Keep up the good work and glad CZcams is a new outlet for you.

  • @Ginge-parfitt_4
    @Ginge-parfitt_4 Před rokem

    Super thanks on the channel justin I love it any chance of a review or your thoughts on status quo in the future

  • @ravensmead1558
    @ravensmead1558 Před rokem +3

    I met Ozzy ...and all I could say was " Thanks for all your great Music ' ......

  • @Toycollectinggeek
    @Toycollectinggeek Před rokem +8

    Made my day. Sounded great, and ozzy looked well

  • @UrbanHim
    @UrbanHim Před rokem +1

    Justin talking about Ozzy being legend, and not fully appreciating that he himself is a legend! In my view, this is a legend, discussing another legend’s performance! #win

  • @Matt_Villines
    @Matt_Villines Před rokem +2

    He’s done it for decades. His most recent “Crazy Train” was using audio from a 2010 show, and then who knows if that one was even live? But the fact remains that it’s still Ozzy’s vocals, edited or phoned in or otherwise. They even gave him a small bit of room to sing on his own during “P#9” at the halftime show. It was just mixed in with other takes of the track’s vocals to blend it better.
    But come on, we’ve seen Ozzy sing, we’ve seen him jump, but we’ve _never_ seen Ozzy do both simultaneously like recently, so he’s seems to be feeling a little more free with these appearances.
    And I absolutely love it because to me he now looks and moves like his Guitar Hero model, which is still one of my favorite moments from that series

  • @86paul80
    @86paul80 Před rokem +3

    I think Ozzy is one of a handful of legends you'd let off with a lip sync because 1. His age and 2. His condition. Amazing he's up there at all. I don't know if it's a lip sync for sure or not but I'm just glad he's still at it.

  • @tees_trials
    @tees_trials Před rokem +4

    Slade!!! Noddy f***in Holder!!!

  • @cindyspowart555
    @cindyspowart555 Před rokem

    Justin, Daniel below said it well when he said "a wonderfully respectful and optimistic analysis..." I do love that about this podcast. I simply wanted to add that I absolutely love your jacket, particularly the lower sleeves! Gorgeous! Thank-you, as always for brightening my day!

  • @charliebluechaos4963
    @charliebluechaos4963 Před rokem

    This is awesome!!
    I was reading about this on Brian May's "soap box" he was fanboying over Toni Iommi. I'm glad it's up to watch!!
    Ozzy is looking happy and it's all awesome!
    That amazing screaming just hyping up the vibe, it's super cool!
    I don't think it's a track, but if it where who cares. He's fresh out of surgery and can barely move yet he's ROCKING. This is awesome
    So much love and good vibes to you Mr. Hawkins!

  • @entspec
    @entspec Před rokem +3

    Ozzy's vocals have always been (at least) double tracked on the albums so adding a recorded unison vocal seems like a pretty standard thing to do. If it was in fact intended to be live my guess is that the front of house mixer heard a voice and didn't realize it wasn't the live vocal from the stage until Ozzy shouted something which wasn't heard. Ozzy's mic was then added to the mix and all was well after that. Often times at these events there is only one generic crew for all the performers and on top of that mixes are often done ahead of time and handed in on a memory stick!

  • @djangog2770
    @djangog2770 Před rokem +4

    That's definitely a pre recorded vocal track.

  • @andrewcarlyle4779
    @andrewcarlyle4779 Před rokem +2

    I suspect there was some pre-recorded stuff given the circumstances around his health but honestly it was great to see him & Tony at it so who cares in the end. They weren't the only ones that had some form of pre-recorded stuff for musically sections but in the closing & opening ceremonies. Given how those are generally done around timings and keeping things going smoothly it's only to be expected.

    • @nz540im3
      @nz540im3 Před rokem

      I’m sure he sung. For sure

  • @seanbucke
    @seanbucke Před rokem +1

    So happy to see Ozzy back on stage! What an absolute legend.No one loves music more than him.

  • @jfdblues
    @jfdblues Před rokem +16

    Ozzy has definitely had "assistance ", with his live vocals for years, I saw an interview with a guy who was hired to stand by the side of the stage and "enhance " his vocals, might have been Miles Kennedy now that I think about it, but I might be wrong. He also has a vocoder on his vocals, and I wouldn't be surprised if there was some sort of pre recorded vocals as well. That being said, Ozzy's voice is one of my all time favorites, his voice is just so unique and intense, nothing like it.this performance seems pretty legit tho

    • @beurksman
      @beurksman Před rokem +2

      I have had the feeling that his voice sounds a bit vocoded ever since I saw him at Wacken 2011 but I never cared enough to find out.

    • @fusionhaywire
      @fusionhaywire Před rokem +5

      Robert Mason is his name, current vocalist for Warrant

    • @Polentaccio
      @Polentaccio Před rokem

      @@fusionhaywire A guy who can actually STILL sing. That's the problem here. If you suck and can't do it anymore, nobody wants to see it. At least I don't..because it isn't live.

    • @beurksman
      @beurksman Před rokem

      @@Polentaccio Na I think that's just you

  • @rickmiller7884
    @rickmiller7884 Před rokem +12

    Leave Ozzy alone, he's an adopted national treasure in the USA. God bless you Ozzy.

  • @martinburton9828
    @martinburton9828 Před rokem

    Dexy’s Midnight Runners we’re there too ! Didn’t know why until you just mentioned they’re from Brum too ;)

  • @garylong4303
    @garylong4303 Před rokem

    Much appreciated thxs again Justin

  • @amberbailey8241
    @amberbailey8241 Před rokem +6

    From the reports coming out recently about his health, im surprised to see him on stage bouncing around. Sharon made it sound like he's on his deathbed

    • @philjones45
      @philjones45 Před rokem

      Sharon has albums to flog to the Americans.

    • @halenlacoursiere3746
      @halenlacoursiere3746 Před rokem

      He was pretty much on his deathbed for ahwile untill about a month ago, he got a spine surgery so he can walk normal again

  • @daveslifehacks
    @daveslifehacks Před rokem +5

    I did think he was lip syncing at one point. I am going to see his live show next year, to be honest I really don't care if he lip syncs the whole show. Just to have the man there while his songs are playing at amazing volume I will be well pleased. Either way, good luck to him. If anyone has earned a bit of help Ozzy has. Judas Priest are supporting him on his tour as well 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @arronharvey6414
    @arronharvey6414 Před rokem

    Love the way you approached this. Spot on

  • @neilpaterson526
    @neilpaterson526 Před rokem +2

    Tony Iommi kicked off with Iron Man riff....absolutely awesome !! ay it !!

  • @HEWfunkingKNEWit
    @HEWfunkingKNEWit Před rokem +3

    He was clearly having a good time and he deserves that at the least

  • @EkhoProductions
    @EkhoProductions Před rokem +6

    Ozzy's voice sounds really strong when he yell's "I love you Birmingham!" I don't see why he couldn't pull the vocal off live

    • @bernstyles
      @bernstyles Před rokem +1

      most of these televised events and award show wont allow the vocal to be live. RHCP and flea always comment on that when they do big shows.

  • @johnhenson4054
    @johnhenson4054 Před rokem

    Man you are an unbelievably respectful cat. Nice work

  • @Scotty-UK
    @Scotty-UK Před rokem

    Being from Brum Ozzy is a legend and we love him! Can’t wait for his last tour again this year ❤️

  • @robertmills6497
    @robertmills6497 Před rokem +7

    I didnt care if it was fully live or not, its just great to see that Ozzy is still ALIVE. You could see on his face that this is what he still lives for and its what he loves to do.

  • @justinrayguitars6024
    @justinrayguitars6024 Před rokem +27

    Ozzy has been helped with vocals for years. That's fine he has earned his place.

    • @saltybastardgaming5603
      @saltybastardgaming5603 Před rokem

      A place in a dumpster. Ozzy has always sucked

    • @nz540im3
      @nz540im3 Před rokem +5

      I saw him with black sabbath in New Zealand in 2013. It was definitely him singing. He was tiring by the end of the show. But it was still absolutely fucking epic.

    • @shawnmcvey7789
      @shawnmcvey7789 Před rokem +3

      @@nz540im3 Saw Sabbath on their last tour. It was clearly him, he sang a bunch of songs with the verses in the wrong order 🤣
      He did have the TC Helicon pedal that helps with pitch though. I was surprised to see it on stage. Ballsy move, very Ozzy.

    • @midnightcharlieman6669
      @midnightcharlieman6669 Před rokem +1

      Is it "Fine" though.. Is it. There is a thing called retirement. I think Sharon is greedy. I saw Ozzy last in 2008.. It was a good concert.. But borderline.

  • @dangered99
    @dangered99 Před rokem

    Nice one Justin. I think the last point you made hits the nail on the head - the audience didn't pay to see Sabbath, so it is what it is 👍

  • @kyraniklee8883
    @kyraniklee8883 Před rokem

    It was just amazing to see these 2 legends back on stage together. I really didn't think that Ozzy would be able to do this much.

  • @SeawaySensFan
    @SeawaySensFan Před rokem +14

    Ozzy did enough here, at the very least, to have us take a pretty hard look to answer this question. The verse he sings after he yells out for the first time sounds like he lost a little breath to me, which points a little to live vocals, in my opinion. Regardless, it's an energetic and enthusiastic performance by all and a great video by you, Justin, as usual!

    • @MickH60
      @MickH60 Před rokem +1

      I'd be willing to bet that was live....

    • @christheghostwriter
      @christheghostwriter Před rokem

      Same here. There are definitely some breath pauses and volume drops that you won't get from a clean studio vocal. As someone noted above, he may have recorded it earlier, like day of, just to have a safety net. Even Whitney Houston did it for her Super Bowl rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. She recorded it the day before, during rehearsal

    • @ajjy1110
      @ajjy1110 Před rokem +1

      @@MickH60 you'd lose

    • @redfive7343
      @redfive7343 Před rokem

      You can hear when he claps...

    • @christheghostwriter
      @christheghostwriter Před rokem

      @@redfive7343 you can also hear when he addresses the audience

  • @Drinckx2
    @Drinckx2 Před rokem +6

    It sounds too good for a live vocal considering his age and what he's been through, but there are moments when it seems more real. But as you and various others have said, you have to give him props for what he's given over the years and how good that performance looks. He is a legendary singer and performer, and it's great to see him alive, standing up and performing.

  • @jasongathercole3983
    @jasongathercole3983 Před rokem +1

    Well said sir. Total legend!

  • @julianmorris9951
    @julianmorris9951 Před rokem +2

    Ozzy doing well just to be standing there after after recent problems at the age of 74!!! the man is a legend 👌🏻👍

  • @kekw8365
    @kekw8365 Před rokem +3

    Hi, would you make a video about HIM (his infernal majesty)? Theyre my guilty pleasure since teenage years, epsecially their 1998-2000 era

  • @astridxr
    @astridxr Před rokem +5

    The man had covid, just had a surgery, and also has Parkinson’s disease, and people still complain about his performance??? Wtf
    Also, I think he's at an age where he can do whatever he wants

    • @planetjoe
      @planetjoe Před rokem

      Not to mention he doesn't live in Birmingham anymore so travelled primarily for this gig. I'm sure he got financially compensated but they're down to earth guys that never 💩 on their roots and immediately said they'd do it without hesitation. Ozzy is game, I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted to lip sync either but he wouldn't want to miss this for the World and he's desperate to get out there. 100% respect for this man. It's not like he was even an advertised act that people were paying to see either.

  • @msgretrogamer
    @msgretrogamer Před rokem

    Just seen that you're doing gigs with my favourite band Black Stone Cherry! Any chance of a video about them?

  • @noiseappreciationcrew134

    Very respectfully put Justin. I think its a combination of the 3 things you said going on here. 1. Ozzy was singing live. 2. I heard a backing track played at low volume likely as just a safety net. If you watch the DVD of Sabbath playing at The End tour in Birmingham Ozzy is out of time on the first track so there was likely an issue with his monitor as he pulls it together by track 2. He's a month away from releasing his new album. It has to sound right. 3. I also saw the part where he was shouting into the Mic with an ad-lib comment which would have caught the sound guy off guard when balancing the mix. Finally..my mate was working the venue and was in the stands during the rehearsal (lucky !) I put it to him about the lip sync comments and he said this "I was in the seats and he was in the middle of the stadium but it looked live. The drummer was definitely going for it. When they stopped moving the music stopped straight away and it was definitely him who told us to fuck off. In my opinion it was live." In relation to Ozzy telling the workers to fuck off it's because they all stopped and clapped him and he said fuck off in the light hearted way he does. 😂😂 Lol Legend. So proud to have Sabbath as a local talent all amazing musicians in their own right. As a band its easy to see why they were so awesome. Cant wait to see Ozzy next year at resorts world in Brum

  • @draineweeks9605
    @draineweeks9605 Před rokem +3

    Having seen Ozzy a couple of times live I can tell you that once Ozzy gets on stage he is an extreme professional. He can run around and bounce without his voice altering. It's called about 50 years experience. The man knows what he is doing on stage.

  • @johns3292
    @johns3292 Před rokem

    Well done to the Commonwealth Games. I would have missed this without JHRA channel. Thanks Justin

  • @goslingfaded
    @goslingfaded Před rokem

    Saw them on the ‘Last’ Tour they killed it - Every time Ozzy’ shot is infectious! 🤟🏼

  • @MIKE-TYTHON
    @MIKE-TYTHON Před rokem

    FairPlay to Ozzy and thanks for the content Justin. X

  • @MarianaJCK
    @MarianaJCK Před rokem +1

    Some people forgot Ozzy made surprise appearance. SURPRISE! Nobody knew until the last second. I was there and I honestly don’t give a sh*t if he sang it not, he’s been through a lot lately, the man is a legend , the stadium “exploded” , next to us people couldn’t believe their eyes, some other was crying . We saw lots of Black Sabbath fans around the stadium and I can only imagine that maybe be one of the best night in their lives, because even Tony appearance was a surprise. We love you Ozzy and Tony ❤❤

  • @durtyweeman1
    @durtyweeman1 Před rokem +1

    Hooked on your videos just now, watching these videos os like smoking a joint, so chilled

  • @dragonkissed2099
    @dragonkissed2099 Před rokem +2

    Once Ozzy gets on stage… he is in his true zone. He has always been able to give it all. Watch previous live performances off his face live. It’s his zone. Always delivers

  • @batphink2655
    @batphink2655 Před rokem +2

    Ozzy is known to have a 'extra guy' who is normally under the stage or at side stage who always sings the higher notes since the late 90s!

  • @R3s1d3ntAl13n
    @R3s1d3ntAl13n Před rokem

    Couldn’t help notice you’ve swapped out your Beyerdynamic T1 headphones for the Shure SRH-1540’s. Curious as to why you’ve changed ?

  • @rhysicles01
    @rhysicles01 Před rokem +2

    I agree, couldnt give a damn if he's lipsinking, reading lyrics or what ever. Its ozzy freaking osborne and tommy iomi. Just so blessed to be able to see them on stage, loving life and enjoying themselves whilst they still can.

  • @hackwoodelectrical
    @hackwoodelectrical Před rokem

    The fact he's on stage giving this kind of energy at his age after what he's been through is just amazing

  • @DrOMEB
    @DrOMEB Před rokem

    The voice when he was yelling sounds dry compared the effects on the singing parts. Plus you even mentioned the part where he yells and the mic is off. But again, it's just nice to see Ozzy.

  • @andrewpepper-parsons9630

    Didn't Dexy's Midnight Runners play at the closing ceremony?

  • @jeffr985
    @jeffr985 Před rokem

    Spot on here, love your take on this performance.

  • @jimbanda
    @jimbanda Před rokem +1

    If it really was live, gotta say it surprised me how good they were, especially Ozzie.
    The sound was really good. 👏👏

  • @denomdemon
    @denomdemon Před rokem +2

    I'm just thankful the Prince of Darkness is still walking the earth.

  • @georgia_mccx
    @georgia_mccx Před rokem +2

    Whoever convinced the commonwealth committee to have Black Sabbath closing the show is a legend! 😄 I'm sure the majority of us are just happy to see Ozzy performing and having an awesome time up there 🤘

  • @disvicious8902
    @disvicious8902 Před rokem

    Well Done !! Respect Mr.Hawkins

  • @scoutrifle6827
    @scoutrifle6827 Před rokem

    Approaching these analysis with experience, critical listening AND kindness speaks volumes as to what type of person you are.

  • @Vetex01
    @Vetex01 Před rokem

    That's live Mr Hawkins....Ozzy's a LEGEND!

  • @Simonize41
    @Simonize41 Před rokem +1

    Ozzy and Tony … two completely unique and legendary musicians. More people need to know and respect that.

  • @bburpee
    @bburpee Před rokem

    Love your positivity!

  • @NothingToSeeHere32
    @NothingToSeeHere32 Před rokem

    Couldn't agree more! So good to see Brummie legends in Brum!
    Paranoid is the first song I ever learned on guitar

  • @Zerothnz
    @Zerothnz Před rokem

    Hey Justin - can’t figure out how to do super thanks on my phone, I was just wondering if you’ve heard of Rick Beato? He has a great YT channel and does fantastic interviews with musicians, I think you guys would have an amazing conversation about theory and your history