Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest in his native Birmingham, England this Wednesday (July 30), but for those not in Birmingham, but a livestream taking place from the Black Sabbath bench in Birmingham where you can watch the procession. The stream is free at the links below. The Black Sabbath bench website is planning to provide an ongoing livestream on Wednesday where you can keep up with the procession. It’s expected to begin at approximately 1PM BST. That’s 8 AM ET and 5 AM PT in the USA. 

 

https://blacksabbathbench.co.uk/

The private funeral event will be preceded by a public funeral procession that will travel through the center of the singer’s childhood hometown, passing the Black Sabbath bridge and bench where thousands of fans have left messages and flowers in tribute to the pioneering heavy metal singer. Sharon Osbourne and family are expected to visit the site and lay a wreath down. 

 

 

As stated on the Black Sabbath Bench website, “Ozzy’s influence on music and culture is immeasurable. From the streets of Aston to the world stage, his legacy echoes through generations of fans and artists alike.”

 

“It was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral,” Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal said (according to The Guardian.) “We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.”

 

The local brass band Bostin Brass will accompany the procession and The Guardian reports that surviving members of Black Sabbath are “thought to be taking roles” as well.

UPDATE: 

A statement has been released from Ozzy’s longtime Publicist – SRO PR:

For Immediate Release

Birmingham, England July 22, 2025

It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.

We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.

Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis

 

 

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Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, Ozzy’s career began in the late 1960s when he co-founded Black Sabbath. With their groundbreaking debut in 1970, Sabbath forged the genre of heavy metal, with Ozzy’s haunting vocals at the forefront. Over the next decade, songs like Paranoid, War Pigs, and Iron Man became anthems of rebellion and sonic darkness.

Ozzy’s influence extended well beyond Sabbath. His solo career produced landmark albums like “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman.” At the same time, MTV’s “The Osbournes” in the 2000s transformed him into a pop culture figure known for his exuberant personality and chaotic charm.

In recent years, Ozzy’s health struggles made headlines. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003, he continued to perform seated on a throne—a defiant act of resilience. On July 5, 2025, he rejoined his bandmates for a legendary final concert at Villa Park in Birmingham. That show, titled “Back to the Beginning,” featured Ozzy delivering a shortened set from his throne in front of 40,000 fans and was celebrated alongside Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and more. It was his final bow onstage, an emotional epic farewell.

In a statement, his family shared: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”

Ozzy’s legacy is immeasurable. He was the man who introduced the world to heavy metal’s darkest edge, who rode its rise, and who redefined what it meant to be a rock star. With slippery charisma and unapologetic difference, he left behind an indelible mark on global music and culture.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon, and their children, Kelly, Jack, and Aimee. As well as Elliot Kingsley (adopted), Jessica Osbourne, and Louis Osbourne from his first marriage. The outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians worldwide underscores the breadth of his impact. Ozzy Osbourne lived loud—often recklessly—but always profoundly. He didn’t shy away from the shadows; he sang through them.

🕯️ 1948–2025
Rest in power, Ozzy. You didn’t just bite the head off the bat—you ripped the heart out of mediocrity and showed us what it meant to be metal.