Ozzy Osbourne, portrait, London , United Kingdom, 1991. (Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images)
Late metal legend Ozzy Osbourne takes a final trip down the streets of his hometown Wednesday during a planned public funeral procession in Birmingham, England.
The procession takes place at 1 p.m. local time (8 a.m. EST/7 a.m. CST), ahead of a private funeral service, according to multiple media outlets. Osbourne’s hearse plans to travel down Broad Street, a main artery of the city that includes a bridge and bench dedicated to the singer’s trendsetting band, Black Sabbath.
Osbourne died last week at age 76. His death came less than a month after an emotional farewell concert that included a reunited Black Sabbath performance, plus tributes to Osbourne from some of the biggest names in metal – a genre he helped shape in the early 1970s and beyond.
“It was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans,” Birmingham mayor Zafar Iqbal told British media.
Local band Bostin Brass plans to provide music for the procession, according to The Guardian. The publication also reports that rock singer Yungblud and members of Black Sabbath plan to participate.
How To Watch Ozzy Osbourne’s Funeral Procession
Those wanting to view the procession can tune-in via a livestream camera located at Black Sabbath bridge.
Fans from around the globe traveled to the bridge in the wake of Osbourne’s death, covering the landmark in hand-written letters, flowers and other memorabilia.
The camera can be accessed via blacksabbathbench.co.uk. The website requests viewers share an email address before accessing the
“A founding member of Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal, Ozzy’s influence on music and culture is immeasurable,” reads a statement on the livestream website. “From the streets of Aston to the world stage, his legacy echoes through generations of fans and artists alike.”