Ozzy Osbourne Hologram Performance Planned

- The planned hologram performance is part of a broader tribute centered around the revival of Ozzfest, scheduled to return in 2027. Ozzy's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, is in discussions with concert promoter Live Nation to bring back the festival as a "global homage" to the late singer's legacy. - Before his passing, Ozzy Osbourne had himself commented on the idea of a posthumous hologram tour in 2018, stating, "If I'm gone, I don't have a say in the matter." He jokingly added, "I'm the Prince of Darkness, I will haunt you. Go f---ing wild!" - Sharon Osbourne has expressed openness to using technology similar to that of the successful "ABBA Voyage" show for a potential Black Sabbath avatar-style performance. This indicates the performance could be a more immersive digital avatar experience rather than a simple holographic projection. - The new Ozzfest may feature a more diverse lineup, with Sharon stating she'd "like to mix up the genres" to reflect the modern way fans consume music. The original Ozzfest was instrumental in launching the careers of many metal and hard rock bands. - The concept of resurrecting iconic musicians via hologram has been around for over a decade, with a notable early example being Tupac Shakur's appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2012. Since then, holograms of artists like Ronnie James Dio and Frank Zappa have also been created for live performances. - Ozzfest was originally founded by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne in 1996 after Lollapalooza reportedly rejected Ozzy as a "f---ing dinosaur." It grew into a major touring festival that was pivotal for the heavy metal genre, running almost annually until 2018.