Osbourne Household + Followers at Ozzy’s Funeral Procession

The town of Birmingham turned out en masse Wednesday morning (July 30) to say their farewells to Ozzy Osbourne as his funeral procession crossed by the town and stopped on the Black Sabbath bench for a short ceremony with followers.

A caravan of black autos carried the household an Ozzy’s coffin by the mass of humanity lining the streets as individuals even climbed on avenue lights to get a more in-depth look and pay their last respects. After passing by O’Neill’s in Birmingham, a bike procession adopted by a Birmingham-based brass band — Bostin Brass —  led the autos.

Bostin Brass, wearing black pants with white jackets with Ozzy’s identify endorsed on the again, performed two of Ozzy’s greatest hits as they walked the town streets. First got here “Iron Man,” which included a jazzy breakdown at one level. Later, because the household arrived on the Black Sabbath bench, they have been greeting the group with the sounds of “Loopy Prepare.”

Because the household arrived, a coffin adorned with purple hued flowers spelling out “Ozzy” could possibly be seen inside one automobile because the rapid relations began embarking out of one other automobile. On the bench, an array of flowers and mementos left by followers had been scattered across the bench that was construct in tribute to Ozzy and his Black Sabbath mates. Close by was a visual poster close to that bench that summed up the sensation of the day. It featured a photograph of Ozzy with the phrases “Ceaselessly Birmingham Will At all times Love You.”

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Relations emerged from the automobile, with a tearful Jack Osbourne adopted by Kelly Osbourne sporting glasses much like what her father wore and ultimately serving to out Sharon Osbourne because the household made their technique to the Black Sabbath bench.

Chants of “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, Oi, Oi, Oi” rang out by the group, because the household arrived on the bench with Jack, Kelly, Louis, Aimee and Sharon all including roses wrapped in black wrapping paper to the rising tribute. Relations all hugged and embraced, together with Slipknot‘s Sid Wilson holding Kelly’s son and Ozzy’s grandson Sidney. The household then turned to acknowledge the group because the cheers grew louder.

Although some members of the rock and metallic group have shared their plans to attend the funeral, solely the rapid household was seen through the funeral procession.

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Because the household began to return to their autos, chants of “Thanks, Ozzy” rang out. Assorted “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy” cheers adopted and even the soccer cheer “Ole, Ole, Ole” as Ozzy was a recognized fan.

Because the autos began to tug away, Bostin Brass performed “Loopy Prepare” as soon as once more. The household can be on their technique to Ozzy’s non-public funeral.

Get a more in-depth take a look at pictures from Ozzy’s funeral procession under.

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