Music legend Ozzy Osbourne has been laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, England. The iconic lead singer of Black Sabbath, often referred to as the “Prince of Darkness,” passed away last week at the age of 76. A public procession on Wednesday allowed fans from around the world to pay their final respects before a private family funeral was held later that day.
As the hearse made its way through Birmingham’s Broad Street toward the iconic Black Sabbath Bridge, thousands of fans lined the route. Floral tributes and handwritten notes surrounded the Black Sabbath bench—a local landmark deeply connected to the band’s legacy.
A Moving Tribute
One touching detail stood out as the hearse drove through the city: beside Ozzy’s casket, dark purple flowers spelled out his name. On the roof of the car, a cross made of matching flowers paid tribute to the singer’s signature style—Ozzy was known not only for his black wardrobe but also for his love of the color purple, often seen wearing purple glasses and famously covering Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze.”
Local musicians from the Bostin Brass band performed as the procession moved through the streets. Members of Black Sabbath were present, and the atmosphere reflected both sorrow and celebration—just as Ozzy had once hoped for his final farewell.
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