Thousands to pay respects as Ozzy Osbourne laid to rest in UK hometown
The Peninsula
Birmingham, United Kingdom: Thousands are expected to line the streets of Ozzy Osbourne s UK hometown of Birmingham on Wednesday to honour the heavy m...
Birmingham, United Kingdom: Thousands are expected to line the streets of Ozzy Osbourne's UK hometown of Birmingham on Wednesday to honour the heavy metal hell-raiser as he is laid to rest.
Osbourne, nicknamed the "Prince of Darkness" and who once bit a bat while on stage while performing with his Black Sabbath band, died on July 22 at the age of 76.
The heavy metal star, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, passed away just over a fortnight after playing a final gig before a sold-out crowd in Birmingham.
Birmingham city council said Osbourne's funeral cortege would pass slowly through the city from 1:00 pm (1200 GMT) down Broad Street to Black Sabbath bridge, along a route planned with the rocker's family.
The hearse and vehicles will be accompanied by a live brass band performance by local musicians from Bostin' Brass.
