On Wednesday, July 30, thousands of Ozzy Osbourne fans gathered in his hometown of Birmingham, England, to witness the funeral procession for the music icon, who passed on July 22. The public showing of the casket in a clear-windowed hearse preceded a private ceremony for close friends and family members. As the hearse rode through the streets decked out in purple flowers reading “OZZY,” fans tossed flowers at the car and also chanted “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy.”
Additionally, a small marching band paved the way for the hearse, performing Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath hits such as “Iron Man.”
The hearse made a stop at Broad Street’s Black Sabbath Bench & Bridge, which is lined with balloons, flowers, photos, notes, and more. Here, Sharon Osbourne, his wife and manager, daughters Kelly and Aimee, and son Jack all took a moment to take in the vast memorial. More family members, including Slipknot‘s Sid Wilson–Kelly’s fiancé—and close friends arrived, sharing hugs and tears, while offering peace signs to the fans on the street. Kelly even wore her father’s signature round sunglasses.
People reports that Ozzy will be laid to rest in his and Sharon’s home of Buckinghamshire following the private funeral.
idobi Radio offers our sincerest condolences to the Osbourne family and who loved Ozzy Osbourne.
