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8,701Today, we’re counting down seven landmark performances that, for one day, turned stadiums into sanctuaries. Starting in the neon decade, we’ll revisit a Pink Floyd lightning-strike reunion that nobody believed would ever happen—a moment where bitter grudges melted away under the weight of a single setlist. We’ll witness a once-in-a-lifetime farewell, where Ozzy Osbourne literally ruled the venue from a throne. We’ll drop in on a confessional acoustic set that followed years of silence from Alice in Chains, whose scene had pretty much died, and it became one of the most gut-wrenching and unforgettable concerts of its era. And we’ll relive a rain-soaked halftime show where Prince didn’t just deliver the greatest Super Bowl performance of all time—he seemed to command the weather itself, turning a torrential downpour into a perfect storm. Nobody cared who played or won; they remember this legend. And then, 3 years before that, Prince blew half a dozen legends off the stage with a life-changing solo after a lame magazine had left him off their top guitarist list. Boy, did he ever get even. The stories are coming up NEXT on the Professor of Rock.
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So lately, I’ve been reflecting on the healing power of music. A lot has happened over the past couple of years, even the past couple of weeks, both in my personal life and in life overall, that has been like a punch to the gut. I truly love what I do on this channel, but I want to be even more intentional about helping people come together through the power of music. Because no matter who we are, where we come from, or what we believe, music has a way of cutting through the noise and showing us what really matters and can unite us for good if we let it. I’ve been thinking back on the countless concerts I’ve attended, and something really jumps out at me.
At a concert, people from every walk of life are standing shoulder to shoulder, united by the music and the energy. And that’s how it should be in life, too. Today, as a reminder of how powerful these moments of unity can be, I want to count down the top 7 most unifying live performances since 1985.
At #7, we’re featuring the late, great Ozzy Osbourne and the concert that dominated headlines this past summer. On July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, the Prince of Darkness gave his final performance before departing this world. Fittingly, the once-in-a-lifetime “Back to the Beginning” event reunited Black Sabbath’s original lineup for the first time in decades. For Ozzy, it was the ultimate homecoming, staged in the very city where it all began. The day itself was an extravaganza on a scale worthy of his legend. More than 25 acts played in support, from heavyweights like Metallica, Slayer, and Guns N’ Roses to Pantera, Alice in Chains, Halestorm, Sammy Hagar, and Tom Morello. Beyond the music, it was a benefit for the ages, raising over $190 million for Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice. But everyone knew the night belonged to Ozzy. As the sun set over Villa Park, anticipation built for the headliner’s arrival.
Advanced Parkinson’s disease had slowed his body, but not his resolve. With 45,000 fans roaring in unison, Ozzy rose from beneath the stage on a custom black throne, a dramatic entrance that instantly sent chills across the stadium. He opened his solo set with “I Don’t Know,” then launched into “Mr. Crowley” and “Suicide Solution.” He shifted gears for the emotional centerpiece—“Mama, I’m Coming Home”—a song that carried added weight as a farewell message to the fans who stood by him for decades. Finally, he closed the solo set with the immortal “Crazy Train.” The sight of Ozzy, seated but triumphant, leading the audience through the chorus one last time became the defining image