Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose met for the first time during Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning" concert, which was the band's final show. Despite both being iconic figures in rock music, the two had never met before this event. Osbourne described Rose as "an utter gentleman," highlighting the mutual respect between the artists. The meeting was noted as a significant moment, with Osbourne reflecting on the rarity of meeting fellow legends at his age. The encounter was widely covered, emphasizing the honor and admiration shared between the two musicians.