A funeral procession for the late Ozzy Osbourne will probably be held in his dwelling metropolis of Birmingham, England, on Wednesday (July thirtieth) forward of a non-public funeral.
Followers will get to pay their closing respects to the Prince of Darkness because the procession travels down Broad Avenue beginning at 1 p.m. earlier than stopping to pause on the Black Sabbath bench and bridge, which have been adorned by flowers, memorabilia, and tributes since Ozzy’s passing on July twenty second. The hearse will probably be accompanied by a stay brass band efficiency by musicians from Bostin’ Brass.
In line with The Unbiased, the Birmingham metropolis council labored “at tempo” with the Osbourne household, who’re funding all related prices, to coordinate visitors and bus/tram diversions on the day of the procession. As well as, these unable to attend the procession in individual can tune right into a livestream of the Black Sabbath bench.
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Commented metropolis mayor, councillor Zafar Iqbal, in an announcement:
“Ozzy was greater than a music legend – he was a son of Birmingham.
Having just lately been awarded the Freedom of the Metropolis and following his celebrated look on the Again to the Starting live performance at Villa Park earlier this month, it was essential to town that we assist a becoming, dignified tribute forward of a non-public household funeral.
We all know how a lot this second will imply to his followers. We’re proud to host it right here together with his loving household within the place the place all of it started, and we’re grateful that they’ve generously supplied to pay to allow this to occur and assist town is giving him the farewell he deserves.”
Information of the procession and funeral comes every week after Ozzy’s dying. Numerous tributes have since poured in from the legendary singer’s buddies and musical colleagues, with the worldwide metallic neighborhood mourning his passing.
Among the many newer tributes was a chunk penned by Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, who described Ozzy as “frail” throughout the band’s rehearsals for the July fifth “Again to the Starting” live performance that includes his closing efficiency as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath.