Ozzy Osbourne fans honor the legendary musician in Birmingham ahead of his funeral

Fans of Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, gathered in Birmingham, UK, on July 30, 2025, to pay their respects to the late heavy metal legend. Following his death on July 22, Osbourne’s funeral procession made its way down Broad Street, accompanied by family and a brass band. The procession briefly stopped at the Black Sabbath bench, a site of great significance to the city. Thousands of fans lined the streets, leaving flowers and heartfelt tributes, while shouting ‘Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, oi, oi, oi’. Osbourne’s wife, Sharon, and their children, Jack and Kelly, stood by his hearse, visibly emotional during the procession. The city of Birmingham, where Black Sabbath was formed in 1968, honored Ozzy with a public tribute before his private funeral service. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, remarked that Ozzy’s legacy as a ‘son of Birmingham’ made it important for the city to host this public farewell. Fans reflected on his profound influence on both music and the local community. Ozzy Osbourne, known as the ‘Prince of Darkness’, was 76 years old and had been battling health issues, including Parkinson’s disease. His final concert took place in Birmingham earlier in July 2025.