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Fans and admirers of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne have gathered at prominent locations in Birmingham to pay tribute following the singer’s passing at the age of 76. Known as the frontman of Black Sabbath, Osbourne’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief and celebration of his extraordinary life and career. Journalist Kirsty Bosley pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne two weeks after his final show in Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76, his family said on Tuesday. Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' concert at Villa Park, Birmingham promises an unforgettable night of heavy metal music. Birmingham campaigners have called for rock legend Ozzy Osbourne to be given the freedom of the city. The move, led by the city's Westside Business Improvement District (BID), follows the 75-year Published July 7, 2025 Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic Prince of Darkness, took his final bow on stage during a deeply emotional performance in Birmingham, England. The city holds a special place in his heart—it’s where the legendary band Black Sabbath was born and where Ozzy first launched his groundbreaking career. Fans from around the world gathered to witness this historic night, marking the Lord mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, has said Ozzy Osbourne was a “proud Brummie” who helped to put the city “on the world map”. The Black Sabbath star, nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, died at the age of 76 on Tuesday. Mr Iqbal met the founding members of the heavy metal band – formed Fans have gathered at Black Sabbath landmarks in Birmingham following the death of singer Ozzy Osbourne at the age of 76. Osbourne, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, played Black Sabbath Hello to everyone that's joining us as we reel from the incredible news that Ozzy Osbourne is coming back to Birmingham for his final show. What a moment for the city. Lord mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, has said Ozzy Osbourne was a “proud Brummie” who helped to put the city “on the world map”. The Black Sabbath star, nicknamed the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne is coming back to Birmingham for one last show at Villa Park in the Summer. Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi have announced that the original Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne,Tony Ozzy Osbourne returned to Birmingham for one final curtain call. Sitting centre stage at Villa Park, frail but clear‑voiced, he led Black Sabbath in a farewell that shook the city and thrilled 40,000 fans. Four decades of heavy metal echoed across the pitch. Lord mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, has said Ozzy Osbourne was a “proud Brummie” who helped to put the city “on the world map”. The Black Sabbath star, nicknamed the Prince of Darkness What's On Music & Nightlife Black Sabbath Black Sabbath at Villa Park - line-up, times, set list, tickets and how to get there Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler will reunite The original lineup of Osbourne’s band Black Sabbath performed at Villa Park soccer stadium in their home city of Birmingham, central England, on Saturday. Ozzy Osbourne made a musical genre. For millions of metal fans, Ozzy and Black Sabbath came up with the sound which influenced countless others. Heavy metal will always be linked with Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon Osbourne says the couple still wants to come home to the UK after Black Sabbath are given the freedom of the city of Birmingham. On Tuesday, Osbourne died at the age of 76. News of his passing prompted a wave of tributes from across the globe, with Birmingham — where he was born and raised, the city that shaped him into a This morning, Wednesday, February 5, Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi announced to the world that Black Sabbath's original line-up was set to reunite for one last show together. Ozzy's final bow ANALYSIS Ozzy Osbourne's legacy is heavy metal music and industrial Birmingham How Black Sabbath’s sound came out of the dark metallic clang and hammer of the UK’s second city Ozzy Osbourne
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