Fans of Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne will have a chance to pay homage to the legendary rock legend before he’s laid to rest by close friends and family in a “small, private funeral.”
On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council announced plans to pay its final respects to Osbourne with a lively procession along the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon.
“The hearse and accompanying vehicles will slowly make their way down Broad Street from 1pm to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have left heartfelt messages and floral tributes in recent days,” the city announced.
“The cortège will be accompanied by a live brass band performance by local musicians from Bostin’ Brass, bringing a final musical moment to honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne.”
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, said it was “important” for the city to honor Osbourne in the city that he loved so much.
“Ozzy was more than a music legend – he was a son of Birmingham. Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the ‘Back to the Beginning’ concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans. We’re proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves.”
As per People, Osbourne, who died on July 22nd, will be honored privately by his close family and friends with an intimate funeral.
“They’re very grateful for the special family time they had together before Ozzy passed,” a source told the outlet.
“They’re planning a small, private funeral that will be a celebration of his life. Ozzy would never want a mope-fest.”
The source said that the rocker’s family, including wife Sharon, 72, and their children, Aimee, 41, Jack, 39, and Kelly, 40, is “touched by all the love and support pouring in from around the world.”
