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Yahoo
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- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne Wanted ‘Some Pranks' and 'Justin Bieber' to Be Played at His Funeral in Resurfaced Article
"There'll be no harping on the bad times," Osbourne, who died on July 22, said in a 2011 articleNEED TO KNOW Ozzy Osbourne quipped that he wanted "some pranks" and "Justin Bieber" to be played at his funeral in a response to a fan's question about funeral planning from 2011 Osbourne, who died on July 22, said, "There'll be no harping on the bad times" In 2022, the Prince of Darkness told PEOPLE that "survival" is his legacyOzzy Osbourne had some ideas for his funeral when he mused about it 14 years ago. In a 2011 "Dr. Ozzy Osbourne" column response for The Times, the Prince of Darkness answered a fan's question about what he wanted his funeral to look like. "Is it too morbid to plan your own funeral?" the fan wrote in, "or is it a thoughtful gift for your surviving relatives, like when Peter Sellers asked for Glenn Miller's 'In the Mood' to be played during the service? (His final joke: Everyone knew he hated the song.)" Osbourne, who died on July 22 at 76 years old, had a thoughtful and lighthearted response to the "morbid" question. "I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy," he began, "but I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest." "I'd also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death,' " the Black Sabbath musician quipped. "There'll be no harping on the bad times." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "So to answer your question, yes, a bit of planning is the right thing to do for the family you leave behind. It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives." "So by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky," he concluded. "That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say 'thanks.' " In a 2002 interview with Rolling Stone, the publication asked what he'd want on his epitaph when he's gone. "Just 'Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948, died so-and-so,' " he said. "I've done a lot for a simple working-class guy. I made a lot of people smile. I've also made a lot of people go, 'Who the f--- does this guy think he is?' I guarantee that if I was to die tonight, tomorrow it would be, 'Ozzy Osbourne, the man who bit the head off a bat, died in his hotel room…' I know that's coming." "But I've got no complaints. At least I'll be remembered," added Osbourne. More recently, the "Crazy Train" singer spoke about death and how he wanted to be remembered in his final interview with PEOPLE in 2022. "Survival is my legacy," he said at the time. 'I mean, I'm 73. People go, 'Well, you're 70… why don't I throw the towel in?' Why should I? People still want to buy my records. People still want to see me, so why should I? It motivates me to get off my backside and do something." "I mean, if my career had gone down the toilet and I knew it was the end, I'd be pretty miserable." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! As for what he hoped his legacy would represent for others, Osbourne said, "Never give up. If you've got a passion for something, you've got to find a way around it to carry on the passion." Read the original article on People
Forbes
2 hours ago
- Forbes
Ozzy Osbourne' Funeral Procession To Take Place In Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath is interviewed about the band's new album 'Sabotage' at Bronze ... More Records offices, London, 1975. (Photo by Ian Dickson/Redferns) Official plans for Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession have been revealed and it will be taking place on Wednesday, July 30th. Osbourne will be laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, England, where his funeral cortege is expected to drive through the city centre. The cortege will make it's way past the iconic Black Sabbath Bridge, which has been decorated with thousands of flowers and heartfelt messages from fans all over the globe. The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, died at the age of 76 on July 22nd. Osbounre had just performed his final show with the original members of Black Sabbath at the charity festival Back to the Beginning. Raising over $190 million that was split between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorn Children's Hospice, Back to the Beginning became the highest grossing charity concert in history. Birmingham mayor, councillor Zafar Iqbal has commented on the upcoming procession and paid tribute to the late metal pioneer: "Ozzy was more than a music legend – he was a son of Birmingham. Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, 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. We're proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves." Ozzy Osbourne's beloved wife Sharon and their three Children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack will be attending a private family funeral following the public procession. It's not been made public whether or not Ozzy Osbourne's children from his first marriage with Thelma Riley will be in attendance. How To Watch Ozzy Osbourne's Public Procession Ozzy Osbourne's public procession will be available to livestream via the Black Sabbath Bench website. The stream is expected to begin once the cortege reaches the Black Sabbath Bench. Over the last week fans and friends of Ozzy Osbourne have been sharing their heartfelt condolences for the late singer. The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has even opened a civic book of condolence which thousands of fans have signed in person and online.
Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Newsweek
Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Plans Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Fans of Ozzy Osbourne will get a final opportunity to pay tribute to the heavy metal icon, in his hometown of Birmingham in the U.K., when his funeral cortege makes its way through the city center. The Context Osbourne, the Black Sabbath legend, died on July 22 at the age of 76, just weeks after reuniting with his bandmates for a farewell concert in his hometown and receiving the Freedom of the City of Birmingham on June 28. Osbourne's family has not publicly disclosed the specific cause of his death. The singer had been living with Parkinson's disease and faced several health challenges in recent years, including complications from a fall in 2019. What To Know On Wednesday, starting at 1 p.m. BST, the hearse carrying Osbourne's body will travel down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, where fans have created a growing memorial of flowers and handwritten messages, Birmingham City Council announced in a press release Tuesday. The procession will be accompanied by a live performance from local brass band Bostin' Brass, which will bring "a final musical moment to honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne." Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on September 8, 2022. Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on September 8, 2022."The event is expected to draw large crowds as fans gather to say goodbye to the man who helped shape the global heavy metal genre and who proudly carried the spirit of Birmingham throughout his career, whilst allowing his family a chance to see the many memories his loyal fans have left alongside flowers and tributes," the city council added. In a 2011 "Dear Ozzy" column for The Times, he responded to one person's question about funeral planning by insisting he wanted his to be a celebration, not a "mope-fest." "I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy," Osbourne said. "I'd also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death.' There'll be no harping on the bad times." Reflecting on life and mortality, he concluded: "I don't want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say 'thanks.'" He told 42,000 fans at his final performance with fellow original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Terence "Geezer" Butler and Bill Ward on July 5: "You've no idea how I feel—thank you from the bottom of my heart." What People Are Saying The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, said in a statement: "Ozzy was more than a music legend—he was a son of Birmingham. Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park earlier this month, 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. We're proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves." Members of Ozzy Osbourne's family said in a statement following news of his death: "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." What Happens Next Broad Street will close to traffic from 7 a.m. BST Wednesday. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, use public transport, and follow all safety guidance.
