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Economic Times
24 minutes ago
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- Economic Times
Ozzy Osbourne's funeral: Thousands gather to say final goodbye to Black Sabbath singer. How to live stream
Synopsis Thousands gathered in Birmingham on Wednesday, July 30, for Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession. The Black Sabbath frontman's hearse traveled down Broad Street, stopping at the Black Sabbath bench where fans left tributes. A livestream was available for those unable to attend in person. Osbourne, who died on July 22, co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and had a successful solo career. Getty Images Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 almost three weeks after he performed at Black Sabbath's farewell gig Ozzy Osbourne's funeral is taking place on Wednesday, July 30, in Birmingham. Thousands of have flooded the streets of Birmingham to pay their final respects to the rock legend as his body is brought back to his home Black Sabbath frontman's hearse will travel down Broad Street – with family members following in cars behind – from 1pm ahead of his private funeral. The cortege, along with the Osbourne family, is expected to stop at the Black Sabbath bench, where thousands of tributes, balloons and flowers have been left since the heavy metal icon died last days after his death, Ozzy Osbourne will make his final journey through his home city of Birmingham as fans, friends and family say goodbye. The Black Sabbath singer's body will be taken in a hearse through the city on Wednesday, ahead of his private funeral. ALSO READ: Ozzy Osbourne funeral: Black Sabbath frontman wanted this surprising song to be played at his burial The hearse carrying Osbourne will make its way down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath bench and bridge from around 1pm on Wednesday. Crowds of people, many wearing Ozzy Osbourne T-shirts and holding posters and other tributes, are already waiting behind metal barriers all along Broad afternoon the iconic superstar who helped birth the heavy metal genre will return to his hometown one final time as his funeral cortege travels along Broad Street. Broad Street is the location of the Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge, where fans have been leaving flowers, memorial cards and personal tributes to the late singer over the past week. If you want to live stream Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession and pay your respects to the Prince of Darkness, you can do so by entering your email address to access a livestream at from 1pm BST / 8am Eastern Time / 5am Pacific READ: Julian Brown missing: Was Atlanta inventor was working on "the most dangerous thing" he's ever done? Check details Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 almost three weeks after he performed at Black Sabbath's farewell gig, Back to the Beginning. It was a four-song solo set, followed by a five-song set alongside fellow original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - at Birmingham's Villa co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and made eight albums with the Godfathers of Metal before being dismissed in 1979, due to what was perceived by his bandmates to be excessive substance abuse. ALSO READ: Dr Vinay Prasad's FDA exit in less than 3 months linked to Sarepta gene therapy controversy? Check details With invaluable encouragement and assistance from his manager/wife Sharon, Osbourne then launched a hugely successful solo career, beginning with 1980's Blizzard Of Ozz singer rejoined Black Sabbath from 1997 to 2006, and once more from 2011 until the band's initial retirement in 2017. He led the group's final studio album, 13, released in 2013 — his first full-length project with them in 35 years. His most recent solo effort, Patient Number 9, came out in music legends like Elton John, Metallica frontman James Hetfield, and breakout artist Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) are expected to gather to bid a final farewell to the most iconic figure in heavy metal history.
Economic Times
24 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Tributes: Family Visits Black Sabbath Bench on Broad Street
Synopsis Ozzy Osbourne funeral tributes are pouring in as family visited the Black Sabbath bench on Broad Street to honour fan tributes. Sharon, Kelly, Jack, and Ozzy's grandchildren acknowledged the public's support. The cortege passed murals and landmarks linked to Ozzy's career. Fans turned the event into a tribute celebration, echoing Ozzy's wish for a non-depressing farewell. Reuters Crowds gather at the Black Sabbath Bridge, named in honour of the heavy metal band, as the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne, its former frontman, passes through his hometown, in Birmingham, Britain, July 30, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor Ozzy Osbourne funeral tributes are pouring in as family paid tribute at the Black Sabbath bench in Birmingham, where fans had gathered to honour the late music legend. The visit formed part of a larger farewell, which reflected both mourning and celebration, in line with Ozzy's Osbourne family, including Sharon, Kelly, Jack, and Ozzy's grandchildren, visited the Black Sabbath bridge and bench on Broad Street. Sharon was visibly moved as she viewed thousands of messages left by fans. She was supported by her children on either side as they took a moment to reflect. The bench has become a public memorial site since the news of Ozzy Osbourne's death. The family also left bouquets among the many tributes placed there by crowd gathered in large numbers, dressed in clothes paying tribute to Ozzy and Black Sabbath. Many wore band patches, spikes, flame designs, and tour merchandise. As the family arrived, fans chanted Ozzy's name and raised their hands in the devil horns response, the Osbourne family acknowledged the crowd with peace signs. The interaction was brief but powerful, with the family spending about five minutes at the bench. They then got into their cars and continued the journey. Earlier in the day, Ozzy's funeral cortege visited Aston and passed Villa Park, the site of his final public event. The route also included a stop near New Street Station, where a mural painted by Mr Murals remains on display. This artwork was created for the 'Back to the Beginning' concert held earlier in mural served as another tribute point for fans. People lowered their phones during the procession and began chanting Ozzy's Osbourne was not only Ozzy's wife but also his longtime manager. She was actively involved in promoting his final concert at Villa Park. She spoke to fans, gave interviews, and appeared at multiple events in Ozzy did not appear often due to Parkinson's disease and spinal issues, he did receive the Freedom of the City and was involved in planning the farewell concert. Sharon spoke on his behalf and attended the gig's announcement with Tony Osbourne was deeply involved in building Ozzy's career. In 2001, she told The Guardian that she created the Ozzfest festival after another music festival rejected Ozzy. The event ran from 1996 to 2018 and played a major role in keeping Ozzy connected with 2023, Sharon attended the unveiling of Birmingham's mechanical bull statue, which was named after Ozzy. In 2024, she posted a video interview with Ozzy discussing the Black Sabbath bench, highlighting its personal significance. What did the Osbourne family do during their visit to the Black Sabbath bench? They viewed tributes, placed bouquets, acknowledged fans with peace signs, and spent about five minutes before rejoining the cortege. Why was the event considered a celebration and not just a mourning? Ozzy had expressed he did not want a depressing funeral. Fans respected his wish by turning the farewell into a tribute celebration with music-themed outfits and chants.
The Sun
25 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock of ages
STREAMING numbers for the late Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath had already been rising since the massive farewell concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK on July 5. Dubbed the biggest event in the history of heavy metal, it was a suitable send off for a band deemed many to be a pioneering force of the genre. Though Ozzy had looked frail during the spirited performance, fans around the world were still left shell-shocked by his sudden demise a mere three weeks later. As with any rock star death, this inevitably leads to a surge in interest in the artiste's discography. If you are just streaming, the playlists will take care of the selection for you. But if you are looking to invest in tangible copies, what are considered essential albums in the Prince of Darkness's oeuvre. With prices expected to rise dramatically following Ozzy's passing, music collectors may have to pick wisely to get the best retrospective listen at his legendary career. Back to beginning Ok, here is the bad news as far as Ozzy's output with Black Sabbath is concerned. There are literally no crap albums. The first six are bona fide classics, laying the blueprint for thousands of bands thereafter. The self-titled debut is the obvious starting point and one can still order a vinyl copy for RM140 from some local music emporiums. Same go for Paranoid, Masters of Reality, Vol 4, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Sabotage. To think the Rhino label vinyl reissues were selling for a mere RM70 just a few years back. Nothing like the Grim Reaper to help push prices skywards! Even the much derided Technical Ecstasy and Never Say Die re worthy additions to any collection as they are solid albums. They pale somewhat to earlier releases but when the bar is set so high, there is bound to be some drop off. Compact discs of the first eight studio albums usually retail for under RM50, for now. Do expect prices to start creeping up. Even the comeback album – 13 – is well worth the investment. Not classic but good enough to warrant the RM150 musicrecords2u was asking for a vinyl copy. Compact disc editions of this later album is significantly cheaper and can be had at RM50 while used copies change hands for significantly less, depending on condition. Box sets and collections Those who have a tight budget but want a slice of Sabbath on vinyl or CD could opt for a compilation. There are quite a few on the market but the one to look out for is the double LP set – We Sold Our Souls for Rock n Roll – which cherry-picked the best tunes from the first five studio albums. Rhino did a splendid eight CD box set containing the first run of Ozzy-fronted albums, with some online stores demanding in excess of RM300 sans postage. Truth be told, this is really essential stuff as every album is worth its weight in gold. If money is no object, then by all means opt for the vinyl edition of the said box set. Titled Hand of Doom, each album is loving presented in 180g remastered vinyl, promising a truly mind-blowing sonic experience. Expect to pay in excess of RM1,300 for this deluxe box set which was released in 2023. Slightly cheaper is the box set from the Castle label which has everything from the first six albums crammed into five LPs or four CDs. These can only be found as pre-loved items as it was released in 1991 and has not been reissued since. It is thus quite a rare collector's item and vinyl editions start from US$100 (RM422) online sans shipping whilst the CD equivalent is significantly cheaper, depending on condition. Solo material After being booted out of Black Sabbath in 1978, Ozzy went on to forge an incredibly successful solo career. Tapping into heavy metal's growing popularity in the 80s, Ozzy released a slew of records that captured the zeitgeist. Not least were Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madman which showcased the incredible talent of genius guitarist Randy Rhoads. These two are absolute essential purchases as they capture Ozzy at his best as a solo artiste. It can be said that aside from No More Tears (1991), the rest of Ozzy's solo material is patchy at best despite being multi-platinum sellers. However, if you are looking to go the whole hog and want to be a completist, then the 18-lp box set See You On the Other Side – is the way to go. Released earlier this year, it was retailing for US$599 sans postage, prior to Ozzy's passing. Expect the price to be much higher now. How much you wish to spend is entirely dependent on your state of finances. But it can safely be said, splurging on the first six (or even eight) Black Sabbath albums will be a decision you will not regret. This is music that laid the very foundations for an entire genre. It is not everyday that such an artiste appears and those albums will sit very nicely in any music collection.
The Sun
25 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Buying guide to recently departed Ozzy Osbourne's vast back catalogue
STREAMING numbers for the late Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath had already been rising since the massive farewell concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK on July 5. Dubbed the biggest event in the history of heavy metal, it was a suitable send off for a band deemed many to be a pioneering force of the genre. Though Ozzy had looked frail during the spirited performance, fans around the world were still left shell-shocked by his sudden demise a mere three weeks later. As with any rock star death, this inevitably leads to a surge in interest in the artiste's discography. If you are just streaming, the playlists will take care of the selection for you. But if you are looking to invest in tangible copies, what are considered essential albums in the Prince of Darkness's oeuvre. With prices expected to rise dramatically following Ozzy's passing, music collectors may have to pick wisely to get the best retrospective listen at his legendary career. Back to beginning Ok, here is the bad news as far as Ozzy's output with Black Sabbath is concerned. There are literally no crap albums. The first six are bona fide classics, laying the blueprint for thousands of bands thereafter. The self-titled debut is the obvious starting point and one can still order a vinyl copy for RM140 from some local music emporiums. Same go for Paranoid, Masters of Reality, Vol 4, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Sabotage. To think the Rhino label vinyl reissues were selling for a mere RM70 just a few years back. Nothing like the Grim Reaper to help push prices skywards! Even the much derided Technical Ecstasy and Never Say Die re worthy additions to any collection as they are solid albums. They pale somewhat to earlier releases but when the bar is set so high, there is bound to be some drop off. Compact discs of the first eight studio albums usually retail for under RM50, for now. Do expect prices to start creeping up. Even the comeback album – 13 – is well worth the investment. Not classic but good enough to warrant the RM150 musicrecords2u was asking for a vinyl copy. Compact disc editions of this later album is significantly cheaper and can be had at RM50 while used copies change hands for significantly less, depending on condition. Box sets and collections Those who have a tight budget but want a slice of Sabbath on vinyl or CD could opt for a compilation. There are quite a few on the market but the one to look out for is the double LP set – We Sold Our Souls for Rock n Roll – which cherry-picked the best tunes from the first five studio albums. Rhino did a splendid eight CD box set containing the first run of Ozzy-fronted albums, with some online stores demanding in excess of RM300 sans postage. Truth be told, this is really essential stuff as every album is worth its weight in gold. If money is no object, then by all means opt for the vinyl edition of the said box set. Titled Hand of Doom, each album is loving presented in 180g remastered vinyl, promising a truly mind-blowing sonic experience. Expect to pay in excess of RM1,300 for this deluxe box set which was released in 2023. Slightly cheaper is the box set from the Castle label which has everything from the first six albums crammed into five LPs or four CDs. These can only be found as pre-loved items as it was released in 1991 and has not been reissued since. It is thus quite a rare collector's item and vinyl editions start from US$100 (RM422) online sans shipping whilst the CD equivalent is significantly cheaper, depending on condition. Solo material After being booted out of Black Sabbath in 1978, Ozzy went on to forge an incredibly successful solo career. Tapping into heavy metal's growing popularity in the 80s, Ozzy released a slew of records that captured the zeitgeist. Not least were Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madman which showcased the incredible talent of genius guitarist Randy Rhoads. These two are absolute essential purchases as they capture Ozzy at his best as a solo artiste. It can be said that aside from No More Tears (1991), the rest of Ozzy's solo material is patchy at best despite being multi-platinum sellers. However, if you are looking to go the whole hog and want to be a completist, then the 18-lp box set See You On the Other Side – is the way to go. Released earlier this year, it was retailing for US$599 sans postage, prior to Ozzy's passing. Expect the price to be much higher now. How much you wish to spend is entirely dependent on your state of finances. But it can safely be said, splurging on the first six (or even eight) Black Sabbath albums will be a decision you will not regret. This is music that laid the very foundations for an entire genre. It is not everyday that such an artiste appears and those albums will sit very nicely in any music collection.
The Irish Sun
25 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's little-known son from 1st marriage makes rare appearance to say goodbye to rock legend dad
OZZY Osbourne's rarely seen son from his first marriage made a rare public appearance at the rock legend's funeral procession. Louis, the son Ozzy shared with his first wife Thelma Riley, was pictured 7 Louis - pictured in a purple tie - joined Jack, Sharon, Aimee and Kelly as the funeral cortege travelled through Birmingham Credit: Simon Jones 7 Ozzy with his children Louis and Jessica in 1978 Credit: Getty 7 Louis appeared in a purple tie, matching the vibrant flowers in his father's hearse The 50-year-old stood side-by-side with Jack , 39, , 40 and , 41, as the family followed behind the Black Sabbath icon's hearse through the streets of Birmingham. Before tying the knot to Sharon, Ozzy had married his first wife Thelma Riley in 1971 after meeting her in a Birmingham nightclub. Together, they welcomed children Jessica and Louis, who have been largely away from the limelight. But today Louis - who works as a DJ - appeared front and centre in a purple tie as he joined the Osbournes to pay respects to his late father. Read more on Ozzy His tie matched the vibrant flowers in Ozzy's hearse, as well as the family's purple floral tributes for the late rock star. Brave Sharon hugged daughter Kelly and held son Jack's hand as she broke down in tears while laying flowers and reading heartfelt messages penned by fans. Thousands gathered to pay their respects to the Black Sabbath legend earlier today. Stoic Sharon and Aimee waved to the emotional crowd and gave peace signs to fans. Most read in Celebrity Chants of "Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy" rang out, with many shouting messages of support for Sharon. One could be heard saying "we love you Sharon" as she laid flowers next to the cortege. The procession was lead by a live brass band formed with local musicians from Bostin' Brass in honour of Ozzy's legacy. The Jaguar hearse carrying the singer's coffin went by his childhood home, where tributes also mount, just before 1pm. Ozzy Osbourne funeral plans revealed It was accompanied by six Mercedes funeral cars, police motorcycle riders and a police car, on Lodge Road, before making its way to Broad Street. Fans began gathering from early this morning, with touching floral tributes left by the Black Sabbath bench in the centre of the city. Some have displayed hand-painted banners, while others are holding Prince of Darkness themed balloons. Many in the crowd are showing off their Ozzy tattoos in honour of the late rock legend. The singer, who A source said: 'Sharon and the family want to celebrate Ozzy's life with his fans, with plans for the cortege to travel through Birmingham. 'Tomorrow they will have a closed service at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks." Black Sabbath fan Goose said they discovered heavy metal as a teenager. "That's when I found, like millions of people around the world, that there was music that was for us, something that understood us," they said. "We knew that there was somebody out there that felt the way that we did and it was a constant presence. "Ozzy helped give that to the world. He was a family member. He felt like a family member to so many people and he touched so many people's lives." Fellow fan Evie Mayo said the heavy metal star inspired her and everyone in Birmingham. She said: "I think he was so influential, he was such an inspirational person. I think he really impacted everyone here, especially in Birmingham as well. "Now that he's not here any more, you can feel the impact of it. He inspired a lot of people and he was a great person." 7 Vibrant purple flowers featured in the hearse 7 The tributes have been pouring in for the rock icon 7 Visibly emotional, Sharon was supported by her children She added: "He inspired me by, I love his music, absolutely love his music. I'm learning guitar so that I can learn some of his songs." There will be a closed service on Thursday at a church in Gerrards Cross, Bucks, where singer, a friend of the Osbourne's, Ozzy died at home in his stunning mansion in Welders, Buckinghamshire "surrounded by love". He last graced the stage in July when he reunited with his bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward and played a The legend cemented his place in rock history early in his career with controversial displays such as Although his wild behaviour would have been enough to see some artists blacklisted, Ozzy became a loveable rogue who captured fans' hearts across the globe. In 2001, Ozzy appealed to a whole new audience after appearing in Born He was raised by his parents Lilian and John, with three older sisters and two younger brothers, in a humble two-bed house. Ozzy became entangled with petty crime and served two months in prison for burglary. The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963. Ozzy joined bassist Geezer Butler in their first group in 1967 at the age of 19, and would later go on to form Black Sabbath. 7 A black, bat shaped balloon for the Prince of Darkness Credit: PA
