Ozzy Osbourne says he’s ‘eager to make more music’ during retirement

Despite his failing health, Ozzy Osbourne always wanted to continue making music.

Ahead of his farewell concert performance, the Prince of Darkness admitted in a recent interview rolling stones He could never stop making music—or anything for that matter.

“I always have to be doing something or it drives me crazy,” he said, noting that he distracts himself with various forms of artistic expression and “creative stuff,” including “painting and songwriting.” , to get rid of his health problems.

“There’s a constant haunting in my head,” he mused.

The 77-year-old rocker went on to admit that he hopes to record an album soon.

“I’m waiting [producer] Andrew Watt called me. He’s been working with Lady Gaga,” Ozzy revealed.

“I’m eager to make more music,” he added.

However, the Black Sabbath frontman, who announced he was quitting touring last year, admitted he didn’t have high hopes of returning to the stage.

“I’d love to do it, but I can’t stand. Maybe one day I’ll do something. I miss it so much,” he said.

Earlier this year, Ozzy’s wife Sharon confirmed Ozzy’s “farewell” gig, which is expected to take place in Birmingham.

Ozzy underwent various back surgeries after suffering multiple falls over the course of a year.

In addition, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which also forced him to cancel many performances in 2023.