Thousands of fans are lining the streets on Wednesday, paying their respects in Birmingham as funeral services to remember legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne are underway in the Prince of Darkness’ hometown.
Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal, died July 22 at age 76, just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England.
A funeral procession in the United Kingdom will carry Osbourne’s body in a hearse accompanied by a brass band and head to Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have already paid their respects with flowers and tributes, per a release from the Birmingham City Council.
“The event is expected to draw large crowds as fans gather to say goodbye to the man who helped shape the global heavy metal genre and who proudly carried the spirit of Birmingham throughout his career, whilst allowing his family a chance to see the many memories his loyal fans have left alongside flowers and tributes,” the release said.
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