The streets of Birmingham, once the cradle of a musical revolution, are preparing to echo one last time with the legacy of their most iconic son. Plans have been revealed for a historic farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, who passed away earlier this week. In a city that forged his raw, untamed sound, Ozzy will take one final journey—through the roads that raised him, past the corners where dreams first sparked, in a grand funeral procession unlike any the city has ever seen.
Dubbed by many as *The Last Ride*, the procession will carry Ozzy’s casket through key landmarks of his life—from Aston, where he grew up, to the town center, and finally to St. Philip’s Cathedral, where the private funeral will be held. City officials, working closely with the Osbourne family, are orchestrating a full-scale public tribute designed to allow thousands of fans to say goodbye to the man they called the “Prince of Darkness.”
“This will be a moment of collective grief, but also of pride,” a city spokesperson said. “Ozzy didn’t just belong to Birmingham—he *was* Birmingham. Raw. Honest. Unfiltered. And completely unforgettable.”
Sources close to the family described the past few days as deeply emotional. Sharon Osbourne and their children have been involved in every detail, determined to give the world “their Ozzy” one last time. In tearful meetings behind closed doors, the family decided to open part of the farewell to the public, honoring Ozzy’s lifelong connection to his fans—fans who stood by him through every scandal, stage dive, and scream.
“He never saw himself as a god or a legend,” one family friend shared. “He just wanted to sing. He never turned his back on the people who made him. Sharon knew they deserved this moment with him.”
Along the planned procession route, churches are expected to ring their bells in unison. Massive speakers will play a curated selection of Ozzy’s most iconic songs, from *Paranoid* to *No More Tears*. Local musicians are being invited to perform live tributes at key stops. Fans from around the world are already booking flights, with hotels in Birmingham reporting unprecedented demand.
Tributes have poured in from across the globe—Mick Jagger, Lars Ulrich, Iggy Pop, and even former rivals-turned-friends like Dave Mustaine have shared stories of Ozzy’s generosity, his chaos, his humor, and most of all, his heart.
For many, this won’t just be a funeral—it will be a celebration. A moment frozen in time where music history, personal memory, and public emotion collide.
Even in death, Ozzy Osbourne is refusing to be ordinary. His final journey will be loud, raw, and unforgettable—just like the man himself. As one fan put it on social media, “They say you can’t take it with you—but Ozzy’s taking all of Birmingham.”