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Black Sabbath's Farewell Concert Raises Record $190 Million

7/17/2025

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Black Sabbath's emotional farewell concert, "Back to the Beginning," on July 5 in Birmingham, England, shattered records by raising around $190 million for three charities, marking it the highest-grossing charity concert in history. The star-studded event celebrated the band's iconic legacy, though Soundgarden's absence due to scheduling conflicts was felt by fans.

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Black Sabbath's emotional farewell concert, "Back to the Beginning," on July 5 in Birmingham, England, shattered records by raising around $190 million for three charities, marking it the highest-grossing charity concert in history. The star-studded event celebrated the band's iconic legacy, though Soundgarden's absence due to scheduling conflicts was felt by fans.