Ozzy Osbourne in Scotland through the years in photos after heavy metal legend dies
On Tuesday, July 22, Ozzy Osbourne passed away. The music legend died "surrounded by love" at the age of 76, according to a statement released by his family.
Ozzy was a leading figure of the heavy metal scene. In the music world, he was best known as the lead vocalist of the band Black Sabbath—earning the nickname the 'Prince of Darkness'.
Tributes have poured in from countless friends and fellow musicians. Elton John, Rod Stewart, Metallica, and many more have all paid their respects to Osbourne.
Real name John Michael Osbourne, the singer was born in Warwickshire in 1948. Throughout his illustrious career, he released 22 studio albums—nine with Black Sabbath and 13 solo.
In honour of Ozzy, the Daily Record has delved into the archives to round up some photographs of the icon in Scotland over the years. Among them are sweet snaps that show him feeding pigeons in the 1980s and images of the 2014 MTV EMAs, where he accepted the Global Icon Award.
Read on for a collection of photos of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne in Scotland throughout the years.
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Since his death, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends around the world with thousands visiting the Black Sabbath Bench in the musician's home city of Birmingham to lay bouquets, wreaths, posters, balloons, candles and cards. Kelly Osbourne shared a post on Instagram (David Parry/PA) The Osbourne family visited the bench in Broad Street last Wednesday to lay their own flowers during a cortege procession. Kelly, 40, who starred in the 2000s reality series The Osbournes, shared a post on her Instagram story on Monday thanking fans for their support. She said: 'I've sat down to write this a hundred times and still don't know if the words will ever feel like enough… but from the bottom of my heart, thank you. 'The love, support, and beautiful messages I've received from so many of you have truly helped carry me through the hardest moment of my life. Every kind word, every shared memory, every bit of compassion has meant more than I can ever explain. 'Grief is a strange thing — it sneaks up on you in waves — I will not be ok for a while — but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference. Sharon Osbourne, with family members, lays flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge in Broad Street in Birmingham in memory of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne (Jacob King/PA) 'I'm holding on tight to the love, the light, and the legacy left behind. Thank you for being there. I love you all so much. – Kelly #BirminghamForever #OzzyForever.' On Monday, Birmingham City Council began gathering up the tributes so they can be stored before being handed over to the Osbourne family. A handful of fans watched from behind barriers, took photographs and hugged each other as officials in hi-vis jackets collected all the flowers and tributes which had been laid in front of the bench and on the railings behind it. The council said the mementos would be gathered and preserved 'respectfully' in agreement with the rock star's relatives and then stored 'with the utmost care at a secure location, ensuring they are protected and treated with dignity'. The council said: 'In due course, they will be passed on to the Osbourne family, so they may keep them as a lasting reminder of the public's affection and support.' Messages, balloons and floral tributes left at the Black Sabbath Bridge in Broad Street, Birmingham in memory of Ozzy Osbourne (Joe Giddens/PA) In a statement released through the city council, the Osbourne family said: 'We are deeply moved by the heartfelt tributes that have been placed at the Black Sabbath Bridge and at the Black Sabbath mural on Navigation Street in recent days. 'These expressions of remembrance reflect the profound impact that Ozzy had on the city and its people, as well as fans from around the world – BIRMINGHAM FOREVER!'
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