Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Draws Thousands, Black Sabbath Tributes Birmingham, Buckinghamshire

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, was honored with a grand and emotional funeral procession and private service following his death at age 76. The procession through his hometown of Birmingham featured tens of thousands of fans lining the streets, chanting and throwing flowers, while a New Orleans-style band from Birmingham, the Bostin Brass Band, performed Black Sabbath classics including "Crazy Train" and "Iron Man" to celebrate his life as he had wished for a joyful farewell rather than a somber event. The private funeral in Buckinghamshire was attended by his wife Sharon, his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and son Louis, with notable attendees from the rock world including Marilyn Manson and members of Slipknot. A special tribute was also held outside Buckingham Palace where The Band of the Coldstream Guards performed a brass band version of Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid," marking a rare royal acknowledgment of Osbourne's cultural impact. The funeral and tributes highlighted Osbourne's deep connection to Birmingham and his enduring legacy in rock music, with his family and fans paying heartfelt respects at the Black Sabbath Bridge and other memorials. The event was both a public celebration and a private mourning, capturing the profound influence Osbourne had on music and those who loved him.