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Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession Draws Thousands to Birmingham, England Streets

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, JUL 30 – Thousands paid tribute during a procession including family, bandmates, and musicians, honoring Ozzy Osbourne's legacy as a pioneering heavy metal icon who died aged 76.

  • On July 30, 2025, thousands of fans paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by participating in a memorial march across the streets of his native Birmingham, England.
  • John Michael Osbourne, known as the iconic lead singer of Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22, 2025, following several years of health complications, including Parkinson's disease.
  • The procession included a Jaguar hearse decorated with purple flowers arranged to spell "Ozzy" and made stops at significant locations such as his childhood residence on Lodge Road.
  • His family shared that they are deeply saddened to announce the loss of Ozzy Osbourne earlier today, noting he was surrounded by love and those closest to him.
  • The event reflected Osbourne’s lasting impact, with thousands leaving tributes and underscoring his role in defining heavy metal and his broad cultural influence.
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The British Royal Guard paid tribute to the recently deceased singer Ozzy Osbourne on the day of his funeral. Its members performed the song Paranoid by Black Sabbath, a band in which Ozzy was a member, in front of Buckingham Palace.

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A few days after the announcement of the death of Ozzy Osbourne, the world of rock is in mourning. On Tuesday 30 July, his hometown of Birmingham paid him a final tribute at an upsetting funeral.

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Stereogum broke the news in on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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