Fans of Ozzy Osbourne Give Emotional Goodbyes in Birmingham on Wednesday - Musicians will be accompanied by fans as they make their way through Birmingham on Wednesday.
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary singer of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, was laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham on July 30, 2025. The public procession, which took place at around 1 p.m. local time, made its way through the city center, drawing thousands of fans to pay their respects.
The route of the procession was significant, passing through Broad Street, a key area closely associated with Osbourne's life and legacy. A key stop was at the Black Sabbath Bridge, where a bench with life-size cutouts of Osbourne and the other founding members of Black Sabbath has become a focal point for fans to pay their respects.
Fans gathered in large numbers, particularly on Broad Street, leaving floral tributes and personal messages in honour of the music legend, who was not just a music icon but also a son of Birmingham. The public nature of the procession allowed widespread participation before a private family funeral service took place.
The city of Birmingham is working closely with Ozzy Osbourne's family to arrange his final farewell, which took place on Wednesday at 13:00 local time (14:00 CEST). The specific details of the farewell have not been disclosed, but the mayor emphasised the importance of the moment for fans and stated that the city is proud to farewell Osbourne with his family.
Black Sabbath, the band in which Ozzy Osbourne was the singer, are considered pioneers of heavy metal. During their decades-long career, they sold over 75 million albums. The performance by Black Sabbath in Birmingham three weeks prior to Osbourne's death was their first performance together in 20 years.
In the days leading up to the funeral procession, thousands of fans had already gathered at the Black Sabbath Bridge, leaving letters and flowers in tribute to the heavy metal icon. Last week, Black Sabbath's music re-entered the German charts, with their classic "Paranoid" reaching number 70 in the single charts and the album of the same name reaching number 29.
Iqbal, an unspecified person, declared that Ozzy Osbourne was more than a music legend. "He was a son of this city," they said. "We are proud to farewell him with his family." The hearse for Osbourne's funeral was accompanied by a brass band, adding a poignant touch to the procession.
Ozzy Osbourne passed away last week at the age of 76. His funeral procession provided a moment for fans and the city to honour his contribution to music and his ties to Birmingham, marking the final farewell for the "Prince of Darkness."
Entertainment legends, both musicians and fans, gathered to pay their respects to the music icon Ozzy Osbourne on the streets of Birmingham during his funeral procession on Wednesday. The celebration of Osbourne's life not only honored his significant contribution to heavy metal music but also his deep connection to the city, making it a poignant moment in the realm of entertainment and celebrities.
