“I Would Love To, But I Can’t Stand Up Right”

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ozzy Osbourne opened up about his feelings regarding his first solo nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The legendary singer expressed both humility and determination in the face of stiff competition, acknowledging the honor of the nomination while maintaining a realistic outlook on his chances.

“It’s been driving me mad. It’s an honor that I’m nominated, but I’m not expecting to get in. There’s Mariah Carey, there’s Cher, Lenny Kravitz. I’m up against some serious people. If I get in, I get in. If I don’t, I don’t.”

Despite his uncertainty about the Hall of Fame, Ozzy affirmed his commitment to making more music, eagerly anticipating a call from producer Andrew Watt, with whom he’s collaborated on recent albums: “I’m waiting for Andrew Watt to give me a call. He’s been working with Lady Gaga. I’m dying to make more music.”

Asked about a possible return to the live stages, Ozzy addressed his current physical limitations, and acknowledged the harsh reality of his condition: “I would love to, but I can’t stand up right. Maybe I’ll do something one day. I miss it terribly.”

Speaking to Rolling Stone UK last November, Ozzy candidly expressed his stance regarding future shows: “I’m taking it one day at a time, and if I can perform again, I will. But it’s been like saying farewell to the best relationship of my life. At the start of my illness, when I stopped touring, I was really pissed off with myself, the doctors, and the world. But as time has gone on, I’ve just gone, ‘Well, maybe I’ve just got to accept that fact.”

“I’m not going to get up there and do a half-hearted Ozzy looking for sympathy. What’s the fucking point of that? I’m not going up there in a fucking wheelchair. I’ve seen Phil Collins perform recently, and he’s got virtually the same problems as me. He gets up there in a wheelchair. But I couldn’t do that.” he added.