Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession Draws Thousands in Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22, 2025, at age 76, and his funeral procession took place on July 30 in his hometown of Birmingham, England. The procession traveled along Broad Street to the Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench, a site that had become a shrine with thousands of fan tributes, accompanied by the local brass band Bostin’ Brass, and featured attendance by family, bandmates, and notable musicians including Elton John and Yungblud. The event was publicly livestreamed, allowing fans worldwide to participate in the farewell, while a private funeral service followed later in Buckinghamshire. Fans gathered early and in large numbers along the procession route, with floral tributes and a notable presence of celebrities and Osbourne’s family members, including his wife Sharon and children. Local authorities managed the event with street closures and rerouted public transport to accommodate the crowds and ensure safety. Osbourne’s final public appearance was his farewell concert with Black Sabbath earlier that month, underscoring his enduring influence on rock and heavy metal.