Birmingham to Honor Ozzy Osbourne with Funeral Procession

Today, fans of Ozzy Osbourne will have the opportunity to honor the heavy metal icon as his funeral procession takes place in Birmingham, England. Osbourne, who passed away last week at 76, had deep roots in the city, where Black Sabbath was formed.

Osbourne, Terry "Geezer" Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward.

Since Osbourne's passing, fans have been visiting the bridge to pay their respects, leaving tributes such as flowers, photos, and handwritten messages. One message on an Aston Villa soccer team shirt referenced Osbourne's solo hit "Crazy Train," stating, "But Metal Lives Forever."

Following his death, "Crazy Train" experienced a surge in popularity, entering the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time. The city of Birmingham aimed to provide a "fitting, dignified tribute" to the legendary rocker before the private family funeral.

Osbourne retired from touring in 2023, after revealing his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. His final stage appearance was a reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates in a Birmingham concert.