The July 5 "Back to the Beginning" show raised more than $200 million for three charities, surpassing the amount raised by FireAid and Farm Aid combined.

The bassist did not specify which band member is ailing in response to a fan question about their absence from the Back to the Beginning lineup.

The farewell show of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne (76) in Birmingham has raised a significant amount for charitable causes. More than 190 million dollars (approximately 162 million euros) were collected.