‘Ozzy Osbourne was the best of us’: Thousands turn out in Birmingham to bid farewell to the prince of darkness
Birmingham says final goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne
- Thousands of fans lined the streets of Birmingham to pay their final respects to Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne during his funeral procession on Wednesday.
- The hearse, adorned with purple flowers spelling 'Ozzy', travelled from his childhood home in Aston to Broad Street, where fans had gathered.
- Admirers, some who had waited overnight, chanted “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy”, with many climbing structures for a better view of the cortege.
- The procession was accompanied by Bostin Brass playing Osbourne’s iconic music, and family members, including wife Sharon Osbourne, viewed tributes at the Black Sabbath bench.
- Attendees of all ages highlighted Osbourne's impact as a working-class hero and a significant figure for Birmingham and the heavy metal world.