Watch: Ozzy Osbourne funeral procession brings Birmingham to a standstill
Fans gather in Birmingham for Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession, bringing the city to a standstill as they pay their final respects to the Black Sabbath frontman. Watch the video for full footage of the procession.
Thousands lined Broad Street today to bid farewell to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, in a funeral procession that was more than a tribute — it was a cultural homecoming.
Crowds gathered early from 5am, with fans packing the street and surrounding landmarks like the Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge, now covered in flowers, candles, and handwritten tributes. A local brass band, Bostin’ Brass, led the music — gritty, bold, and chosen by Ozzy himself.
The city paused for the event. Trams, buses, and shops halted as the cortege passed. There were no speeches or commercial fanfare — just a hearse, a bench, and a shared silence. It was quiet, powerful, and deeply Birmingham.
Coordinated privately with the Osbourne family, the event was livestreamed worldwide, drawing a global audience to a local moment.
This was not a spectacle. It was a working-class send-off for a man who never stopped belonging to the city that made him.