Heavy metal star, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away last week, will be buried on Wednesday, July 30, in his native Birmingham. This was reported by The Independent, according to UNN.
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Ozzy Osbourne fans will have the opportunity to pay tribute to the heavy metal legend when the funeral procession passes through his hometown of Birmingham. On Wednesday (July 30), Osbourne's body will be returned to Birmingham for a procession that will travel down Broad Street, starting at 1:00 PM. After passing down Broad Street, the procession will stop at the Black Sabbath bench and bridge.
The cortege will be accompanied by a live performance by the Bostin’ Brass band. Several roads in Birmingham will be closed, including Broad Street, starting at 7 AM.
Birmingham City Council said it had worked "at a rapid pace" to coordinate the event with Osbourne's family, who funded all associated costs.
Ozzy was not just a musical legend - he was a son of Birmingham. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans. We are proud to be able to host him here, with his loving family, in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they generously offered to pay for this so that the city could give him a proper farewell.
For fans who cannot come to Birmingham to see Osbourne's funeral procession, a live stream will be available from the Black Sabbath bench location.
Fans wishing to pay their respects will also be able to visit the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, where a book of condolences has been opened, as well as the exhibition "Ozzy Osbourne - Working Class Hero," which was opened by Osbourne's wife and manager.
Recall
On July 22, it became known that heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne died a few weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates and holding a grand farewell concert for fans.