Rock hero Ozzy Osbourne wrapped up the 2022 Commonwealth Games with a surprise appearance on stage in his hometown of Birmingham.
The Aston-born musician, his 73-year-old, is part of his bandBlack Sabbath, which includes guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Tommy Kulfetos and bassist Adam Wakeman. He joined the members of the group and gave an explosive performance.
Fireworks went off and the crowd cheered as the hit song Paranoid began.
Fireworks, hit Paranoid (Tim Goode/PA)
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Early in the ceremony, the infamous fictional criminal organization Peaky Blinders took center stage as part of a celebration of the West Midlands' musical heritage.
The international competition concluded on Monday night after 11 days of sporting activity.
Artists including UB40, Beverly Knight, Dexys Midnight Runners, Goldie, Selector and Jorja Smith performed at the ceremony at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.
Mercury Nominee Laura Mvra, 36, also sang a special on a newly commissioned track inspired by the Peaky Blinders theme song, Nick Cave's Red Right Hand. did a performance.
The track featured sequences from the highly anticipated theater show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby.
Written and written by show creator Steven Knight, the production will have its world premiere at his Hippodrome in Birmingham on September 27 as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. increase.
Ahead of the event, Mvulva described her performance as "sexy and dark but fun" and told PA News Agency she felt "hooked" on Birmingham.
Ozzy Osbourne performing on stage at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham (Tim Egerton/PA)
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"Birmingham in general, and especially among the rest of the UK I've been to, tends to have a bad reputation," she said.
"It's a second city. It's not London. That's all we know - and accents.
"But Peaky Blinders compliments on tonight's performance. What I love about them is that they've made the Birmingham accent gold again.
"This is something I'm proud of and would love to embrace more." I love it now when people say "Are you from Birmingham?" You can hear it in your accent because it's part of my legacy. (Yui Mok/PA)
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2022 will bring home a total of 275 medals, including 85 gold medals We've seen the most successful Commonwealth Games ever.
England won her 57 gold medals, finishing behind Australia on her medal table with her 176 medals. Northern Ireland set national records, while Scotland and Wales also had success.
The Duke of Wessex formally concluded the ceremony by stating:
"Because of the way, the style, and the enthusiasm with which you competed, performed public service, supported, organized, and volunteered, you once again brought the spirit and values of the Commonwealth to life."
"You inspired us and hopefully future generations. You also showed us what unites us. Thank you." , Birmingham."
