Thousands of Black Sabbath fans wrapped Birmingham’s Broad Street on Wednesday when Ozza Osbourne’s hearing went through his hometown. The metal legend that died last week at the age of 76 was honored by singing “Ozzy! Ozzy!” When his procession stopped at Black Sabbath Bench, the city monument dedicated to the band in 2019.
According to the AP report, six cars, which carried his family, including his wife Sharon, who had been emotional during honor.
From the factory floors to the metal God
Osbourne and his Black Sabbath Bandmates were formed in 1968 in the work factory work in the industrial environment of Birmingham.
Their heavy sound controlled by guitar, first heard on his 1970-by debut album, he forever defined metal music. Despite the global glory, Osbourne remained faithful to his working -class roots.
The fan remembered the social media: “He inspired everyone here. You can feel the loss.”
The city recently awarded Osbourne and its bandmates Freedom of Birmingham for their hometown on a music map.
Prince of Darkness’ Wild Legacy
Osbourne, known as “Prince of Darkness”, has become a famous outrageous scenographic antique and fights addiction during the peak of the 1970s Black Sabbath. The band sold over 75 million albums around the world with a classic like “Paranoid” and “Iron Man”.
After leaving Sabbath, Osbourne started a successful solo career and became a television star on the reality show “The Osbournes”. His last performance came just before his death, a surprising encounter with Sabbath at the Aston Villa stadium 42,000 fans.
Farewell
The procession meant a suitable tribute to a man who made Birmingham a “Home of Metal”. Fans continue to visit local monuments such as the bench and a former factory where Saturday was formed.
As the hearing passed by the sidewalks, the singing was revived by Osbourne’s famous live show, proving that his spirit would be swinging Birmingham forever. The city plans permanent monuments for its most famous musical exports.
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