# On This Day in 1992, Ozzy Osbourne Played His “Final” Show, but a Black Sabbath Legend Refused to Take the Stage

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- Published: 2026-11-15T15:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T16:24:04+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1992-ozzy-osbourne-played-his-final-show-but-a-black-sabbath-legend-refused-to-take-the-stage/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Ozzy Osbourne’s 1992 farewell show ended with a Black Sabbath reunion.
- Ronnie James Dio reportedly declined to perform; Rob Halford stepped in.
- Osbourne resumed touring after learning his multiple sclerosis diagnosis was wrong.

## Summary

Ozzy Osbourne’s 64-date No More Tours farewell trek ended on 15 November 1992 in Costa Mesa, California, with two nights at the Pacific Amphitheatre. The concert brought him together with Black Sabbath for a closing set, but the band’s then-singer Ronnie James Dio reportedly refused to perform, objecting to opening for his predecessor.

Black Sabbath’s Rob Halford filled in for Dio, and after his 12-song solo set and two encores, Osbourne performed Sabbath songs with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. Osbourne had announced his retirement after being misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis and wanting more time with his family; he later learned he did not have the condition, resumed his career, released *Ozzmosis* in 1995 and launched Ozzfest in 1997.

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