Here’s a refined look at Sharon Osbourne’s heartfelt visit to the “Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero” exhibition—just days before the grand finale at Villa Park:
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In a touching tribute to her husband and his roots, **Sharon Osbourne** made a surprise appearance at the opening of the *Working Class Hero* exhibition, held at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on June 25. The first-of-its-kind retrospective celebrates Ozzy’s journey from “a working-class kid from Aston” to international rock legend, featuring his Grammy Awards, platinum records, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame accolades, and rare personal photos ([expressandstar.com][1]).
Dressed elegantly in cream designer wear and gold-rimmed glasses, Sharon cut the ribbon alongside Birmingham’s Lord Mayor, officially launching the exhibition—ensuring that the showcase remained firmly rooted in Ozzy’s home city rather than a glitzy metropolis abroad .
Sharon revealed that Ozzy was “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of local love and emotion: “he can’t believe it… it’s hard to say goodbye,” she shared, acknowledging both the sentimental weight of the exhibit and the upcoming “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert ([au.lifestyle.yahoo.com][2]). The showmanship of the exhibition resonated deeply with her: “I can’t begin to tell you how much I love it… everything has come from this city,” she added ([feeds.bbci.co.uk][3]).
This act of solidarity feels like a full-circle moment. Sharon, the visionary behind the final Sabbath concert, isn’t just managing Ozzy’s scene—she’s also anchoring him to his origins. From orchestrating electrifying stages to endorsing meaningful retrospectives, she’s shaping this goodbye not just as an end—but as a celebration of lineage, legacy, and love.
In these quiet galleries, amid the awards and images, lies the emotional heartbeat of an era coming full circle. As the final chords prepare to ring out at Villa Park, Sharon’s thoughtful stewardship reminds us: heavy metal’s heart has always been about community—and Birmingham beats strongest of all.
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* [thesun.co.uk](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/35564258/sharon-osbourne-ozzy-exhibition-black-sabbath-final-gig-birmingham/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [people.com](https://people.com/sharon-osbourne-came-up-with-idea-ozzy-osbourne-final-concert-11726992?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[1]: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2025/06/25/sharon-osbourne-surprises-birmingham-music-fans-as-she-as-appears-at-opening-of-world-first-exhibition-dedicated-to-ozzy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Sharon Osbourne surprises music fans in Birmingham as she appears at the opening of the world-first exhibition dedicated to Ozzy | Express & Star”
[2]: https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/sharon-osbourne-joyful-tearful-ozzy-135027766.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Sharon Osbourne joyful and tearful at Ozzy art show”
[3]: https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/articles/cr4w2r5e5dlo?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Ozzy exhibition an emotional moment, Sharon Osbo
urne says – BBC News”
