Birmingham Bids Final Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne
Today, something truly emotional happened in Birmingham—something that fans of heavy metal, and especially fans of Ozzy Osbourne, will remember forever. The city known as the birthplace of metal stood still to say goodbye to one of its most iconic sons. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, was honored with a public funeral procession that drew tens of thousands of people into the streets.
Ozzy passed away last week at the age of 76, and since then, Birmingham has been flooded with tributes. But today was the big moment—his hearse traveled down Broad Street, past the Black Sabbath Bridge, a place that’s become something of a shrine to fans since the news of his death broke. As the procession approached, a chant broke out: “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, oi, oi, oi!”—a raw and heartfelt cry from people who grew up with his music, who felt like they knew him.
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The procession, paid for by Ozzy’s family, included six vehicles carrying his loved ones. His wife, Sharon, who stood by his side for over four decades, was seen visibly moved as she stepped out with their children, Jack and Kelly. The family stopped at the Black Sabbath bench, surrounded by flowers and handwritten messages left by fans. Sharon placed a single pink rose among the tributes. It was a quiet moment, heavy with emotion, shared by thousands.
What really stood out, though, was the mix of people who came out—kids, teenagers, old-school metalheads in their 60s and 70s. They all came to honor the man who helped invent a genre. Many wore Black Sabbath shirts, patched jackets, or simply stood in silence as the band’s music played live from a local brass band following behind the hearse.
Ozzy wasn’t just a rock star. He was Birmingham’s own. Born and raised there, he never lost his Brummie accent and often talked about his working-class roots. The mayor, Zafar Iqbal, called him a “living legend” who put Birmingham on the map. And that’s true—Black Sabbath’s gritty sound was forged in the industrial noise of that city.
This wasn't a somber event. It was a celebration. People smiled through tears, waved peace signs, and sang along to Sabbath tunes blasting through the streets. And as the procession moved on, digital billboards lit up with a simple message: “Ozzy Forever—Birmingham will always love you.”
A private service was held afterward, but the public had already made it clear: Ozzy may be gone, but his spirit is stitched into the soul of the city he came from—and into the history of music itself.
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