Jason Momoa, the renowned Hollywood actor, expressed his deep admiration for Black Sabbath, particularly Ozzy Osbourne, during their final performance in Birmingham last summer. He described the event as 'the greatest hard rock show' and a 'moment in time', highlighting the profound impact of the band on his career and personal life.
Momoa's love for Black Sabbath is evident in his every role, as he acknowledges the band's influence on his character portrayals. He shared, 'Every character I've ever played has had a connection to Sabbath, whether directly or indirectly.' This connection is so strong that Momoa even hosted the farewell gig at Villa Park, where Ozzy performed five songs in front of 40,000 fans for the last time.
The gig was a star-studded affair, featuring Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. Momoa recalled the electric atmosphere in Birmingham, stating, 'I've never experienced a city where the entire town felt like it was screaming back at you.'
In addition to his musical appreciation, Momoa praised Birmingham and its residents, advocating for renaming Birmingham Airport after Ozzy, who passed away shortly after the concert. Despite a petition gathering nearly 77,000 signatures, the airport chief executive ruled out the change, citing the value of the current name for development.
Momoa's passion for Black Sabbath and his appreciation for Birmingham's culture and people make him a true fan. He concluded, 'Brummiess will always remember Ozzy as their hometown hero, and the city of Birmingham is truly special.'
