"Jason Momoa expresses jealousy over experiencing Black Sabbath's last concert - the fun is supposed to be mine as well"
Jason Momoa Embraces the Moshpit at Black Sabbath's Final Show
Jason Momoa, the actor known for his roles in "Game of Thrones" and "Aquaman," made a memorable appearance at Black Sabbath's final concert on July 5, 2022, at Villa Park in Birmingham. Momoa, who was the host of the event, titled "Back to the Beginning," immersed himself in the crowd, even joining the moshpit during Ozzy Osbourne's last performance [1][2][5].
The concert was a significant moment for music history, marking the end of an era for Black Sabbath and a farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, who performed seated due to Parkinson's disease. Other bands that graced the stage included Metallica, Gojira, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Slayer, and the much-anticipated Pantera reunion [2].
Momoa's decision to join the moshpit was a testament to his love for Black Sabbath. He likened the experience to surfing, describing it as a gigantic undertow where people are tossed around and pulled up by others [3]. The heat of the English summer made the experience even more intense, as Momoa was drenched in other people's sweat [4].
The Pantera reunion, which took place at the same event, was met with controversy. The absence of the Abbott brothers (Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul), who died in 2004 and 2018, respectively, was a point of contention. In 2016, Phil Anselmo, the vocalist for Pantera, caused controversy when he was recorded shouting "white power!" at a Dimebag Darrell tribute concert [6].
Despite the controversies, the Black Sabbath final show was a poignant moment for fans. Ozzy Osbourne's death occurred 17 days after the concert, on July 22, 2022, at the age of 76 [7]. The event was a chance for Ozzy to express gratitude to his fans, as he had regretted not being able to properly thank them before retiring due to illness [1][3].
The Independent shared a post about the Black Sabbath final show on their social media platform, acknowledging the historical significance of the event and Momoa's participation [8]. Momoa's emotional and personal involvement in the concert underscores his connection to the music and the cultural heritage it represents, making the concert a special moment for him and his son [1][2][4].
References:
- The Independent
- Rolling Stone
- NME
- Billboard
- Metal Hammer
- Blabbermouth
- Billboard
- The Independent
- Jason Momoa, known for his roles in "Game of Thrones" and "Aquaman," participated in Black Sabbath's final concert, even joining the moshpit during Ozzy Osbourne's performance.
- The Black Sabbath final show on July 5, 2022, at Villa Park in Birmingham, featured performances by various bands, including Metallica, Gojira, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Slayer, and a much-anticipated Pantera reunion.
- Momoa likened the experience of joining the moshpit to surfing, describing it as a gigantic undertow where people are tossed around and pulled up by others.
- The heat of the English summer made the experience intense for Momoa, who was drenched in other people's sweat.
- The Pantera reunion was met with controversy due to the absence of the Abbott brothers (Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul) and Phil Anselmo's past controversial actions.
- Despite the controversies, the Black Sabbath final show was a poignant moment for fans, with Ozzy Osbourne expressing gratitude to his fans before retiring due to illness.
- The Independent acknowledged the historical significance of the Black Sabbath final show, highlighting Momoa's emotional and personal involvement, which underscores his connection to the music and the cultural heritage it represents.
