The procession visited the Black Sabbath Bridge bench, as well as Villa Park, where Osbourne played his final performance.

They had come from Sweden, Germany and all points east. One man had come from Mexico. A lot seemed to have come from Stoke-on-Trent and Bromsgrove, but most had come from Birmingham – Ozzy Osbourne’s home – to say goodbye to the native son.

Birmingham, England said goodbye to its most beloved son on Wednesday (July 30) as Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession passed through the Midlands city. The Black Sabbath singer died last week (July 22) at age 76,