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8 hours ago
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- The Independent
Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Alice Cooper honour Ozzy Osbourne during concerts
Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Alice Cooper are among the music artists who have honoured the 'Prince of Darkness', Ozzy Osbourne, by paying tribute to him during live concert performances. The death of the music star, who fronted heavy metal band Black Sabbath, was announced in a statement to the PA news agency saying he was 'with his family and surrounded by love'. His Black Sabbath band mates – Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward – led tributes to Osbourne alongside fans from his home city of Birmingham and celebrity friends including Kiss star Gene Simmons and Queen guitarist Sir Brian May. His death at the age of 76 comes just weeks after Osbourne took to the stage for a farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham – a stone's throw from where the band was formed in 1968. The Back to the Beginning concert featured performances from Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N' Roses, with Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates the last to appear on stage. Lady Gaga US pop star Lady Gaga took to the stage in an Ozzy Osbourne t-shirt as she ended her first Mayhem Ball show in San Francisco on Tuesday. 'We'll miss you Ozzy', she said, as Osbourne's song Crazy Train played in the background. Crazy Train was released in 1980 as Osbourne's debut solo single, which featured on his debut solo album, Blizzard Of Ozz. The Bad Romance singer, 39, is currently touring her latest studio album, Mayhem, across the US and Canada. Coldplay During a concert in Nashville, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin led a rendition of Changes by Black Sabbath in tribute to the heavy metal star. 'Okay Ozzy we love you, wherever you're going, thank you for everything', he said after playing the tune on a piano. The song was originally released in 1972 as part of the Vol4 Black Sabbath album, and was re-released in 2003 as a duet with Osbourne's daughter, Kelly, containing revised lyrics. Singer Yungblud, who has hailed Osbourne as 'the greatest of all time', played the song during his farewell concert on July 5. Alice Cooper US rockstar Alice Cooper described Osbourne as an 'unmatched showman and cultural icon' in a social media post that said the band had found out about his death 'minutes before going on stage in Cardiff, Wales'. Cooper and his band dedicated the show to Osbourne and posted a clip of them shouting 'Ozzy' before going onto the stage. Following the show, Cooper summed up his thoughts and said: 'The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight. Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon. 'I always saw Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his fans saw, and the court jester. That was the side that his family and friends saw. 'He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend. Rock n Roll is a family and a fraternity. When we lose one of our own it bleeds. I wish I would have gotten to know my brother Ozzy better. 'Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and the rest of the Ozzy brood – our prayers are with you tonight. A titanic boulder has crashed, but rock will roll on.' Ghost Swedish rock band Ghost dedicated their New York show at Madison Square Garden to Osbourne. In a video posted to social media, frontman Tobias Forge said: 'We're going to dedicate tonight's show to the memory of the life and laughter of Ozzy Osbourne. 'For being the Prince of Darkness, he sure gave us a lot of light. So we're going to tap into that tonight and take it forward.'
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Alice Cooper honour Ozzy Osbourne during concerts
Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Alice Cooper are among the music artists who have honoured the 'Prince of Darkness', Ozzy Osbourne, by paying tribute to him during live concert performances. The death of the music star, who fronted heavy metal band Black Sabbath, was announced in a statement to the PA news agency saying he was 'with his family and surrounded by love'. His Black Sabbath band mates – Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward – led tributes to Osbourne alongside fans from his home city of Birmingham and celebrity friends including Kiss star Gene Simmons and Queen guitarist Sir Brian May. His death at the age of 76 comes just weeks after Osbourne took to the stage for a farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham – a stone's throw from where the band was formed in 1968. The Back to the Beginning concert featured performances from Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N' Roses, with Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates the last to appear on stage. Lady Gaga US pop star Lady Gaga took to the stage in an Ozzy Osbourne t-shirt as she ended her first Mayhem Ball show in San Francisco on Tuesday. 'We'll miss you Ozzy', she said, as Osbourne's song Crazy Train played in the background. Crazy Train was released in 1980 as Osbourne's debut solo single, which featured on his debut solo album, Blizzard Of Ozz. The Bad Romance singer, 39, is currently touring her latest studio album, Mayhem, across the US and Canada. Coldplay During a concert in Nashville, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin led a rendition of Changes by Black Sabbath in tribute to the heavy metal star. 'Okay Ozzy we love you, wherever you're going, thank you for everything', he said after playing the tune on a piano. The song was originally released in 1972 as part of the Vol4 Black Sabbath album, and was re-released in 2003 as a duet with Osbourne's daughter, Kelly, containing revised lyrics. Singer Yungblud, who has hailed Osbourne as 'the greatest of all time', played the song during his farewell concert on July 5. Alice Cooper View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) US rockstar Alice Cooper described Osbourne as an 'unmatched showman and cultural icon' in a social media post that said the band had found out about his death 'minutes before going on stage in Cardiff, Wales'. Cooper and his band dedicated the show to Osbourne and posted a clip of them shouting 'Ozzy' before going onto the stage. Following the show, Cooper summed up his thoughts and said: 'The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight. Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon. 'I always saw Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his fans saw, and the court jester. That was the side that his family and friends saw. 'He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend. Rock n Roll is a family and a fraternity. When we lose one of our own it bleeds. I wish I would have gotten to know my brother Ozzy better. 'Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and the rest of the Ozzy brood – our prayers are with you tonight. A titanic boulder has crashed, but rock will roll on.' Ghost Swedish rock band Ghost dedicated their New York show at Madison Square Garden to Osbourne. In a video posted to social media, frontman Tobias Forge said: 'We're going to dedicate tonight's show to the memory of the life and laughter of Ozzy Osbourne. 'For being the Prince of Darkness, he sure gave us a lot of light. So we're going to tap into that tonight and take it forward.'
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Rock musicians and celebrities honor Ozzy Osbourne following his death
Rock musicians and celebrities are sharing heartfelt tributes to Ozzy Osbourne after his family announced his death at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the family said in a statement signed by Osbourne's wife Sharon, as well as his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis. "He was with his family and surrounded by love." They added, "We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." Osbourne had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, describing it as "terribly challenging" in an interview with "Good Morning America." His death comes just 17 days after he performed his final show in Birmingham, England, alongside his Black Sabbath bandmates at the Back to the Beginning benefit concert. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76 News of Osbourne's death prompted an outpouring of tributes on social media from celebrities and fellow metal musicians alike. Alice Cooper released a statement after Osbourne's passing, saying, 'The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight." "Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon," Cooper said. "He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend. Rock n Roll is a family and a fraternity. When we lose one of our own it bleeds." Singer-songwriter Yungblud shared photos with Osbourne on Instagram, reflecting on his lasting impact. "I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room," he wrote in the caption. "But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don't. I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own." He continued, "You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time." Legendary band Metallica shared a throwback photo with Osbourne on Tuesday, captioning it with a broken heart emoji. Singer-songwriter Rob Zombie posted a series of photos of Osbourne on Instagram, writing, "Goodbye Ozzy. Thanks for everything. It was always a blast being around you. 🦇 You will be missed." Another legendary rock band, Nirvana, expressed their gratitude to Osbourne for the inspiration in a tribute on X, writing, "Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration. @BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock. #Ozzy." Rapper Flavor Flav also paid tribute to Osbourne on Instagram, sharing photos and videos with the iconic rocker. Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello shared a black and white photo with Osbourne to Instagram, captioning it simply, "[God] bless you Ozzy." Roadburn Festival, an annual heavy metal music event in Europe, honored Osbourne by sharing a throwback photo of him on Instagram, along with the caption, "Heroes never die! Godspeed, Ozzy ❤️🔥." Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones also remembered Osbourne, posting a photo of Black Sabbath on X. "I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne," Wood wrote. "What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham." Adam Sandler paid tribute to Osbourne in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of the rock legend and reminiscing about the memories tied to his music. "Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osborne!" he wrote in the caption. "Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP." In a post on X, California Gov. Gavin Newsom honored Ozzy Osbourne, calling him "a man of multitudes: larger-than-life, yet honestly human." "From California's stages to global influence, his impact is undeniable," he wrote, sharing photos of Osbourne. "His legacy will live on through his music, his fans, and his family."
BreakingNews.ie
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Alice Cooper says Ozzy Osbourne was ‘unmatched showman and cultural icon'
Rockstar Alice Cooper has described Ozzy Osbourne as an 'unmatched showman and cultural icon' following news of the death of the Black Sabbath frontman at the age of 76. Cooper, 77, whose real name is Vincent Damon Furnier, paid tribute to the heavy metal singer, joining the likes of Sir Elton John, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and other famous faces, after his death was announced on Tuesday evening. Advertisement Posting on Instagram, following a performance in Cardiff dedicated to the late singer, Cooper said: 'The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) 'Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon. 'I always saw Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his fans saw, and the court jester. That was the side that his family and friends saw. 'He was and will continue to be a rock and roll legend. Rock and Roll is a family and a fraternity. When we lose one of our own, it bleeds. I wish I would have gotten to know my brother Ozzy better. Advertisement 'A titanic boulder has crashed, but rock will roll on.' Also paying tribute to the late singer was Kermit the Frog, who worked with Osbourne on the album Kermit: Unpigged. Ozzy Osbourne and Kermit the Frog worked together on an album (Peter Jordan/PA) The statement, shared on The Muppets Instagram account, said: 'No-one rocked harder than the great Ozzy Osbourne. 'We loved working with him on our album Kermit: Unpigged. He recorded Born To Be Wild with Miss Piggy – the perfect song for both of them! Advertisement 'Every time we bumped into Ozzy over the years, he made us feel just as cool as he was. 'We loved having a friend like Ozzy Osbourne and we feel so lucky to have known him, worked with him and experienced his music for so many decades.' Sir Elton John remembered Osbourne as a 'huge trailblazer' who 'secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods'. Writing on Instagram, Sir Elton said: 'He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx.' Advertisement I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne 💔🙏 What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham🙏☀️❤️🎤 — Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) July 22, 2025 The Rolling Stones' Wood also paid tribute after joining Osbourne at Black Sabbath's last gig at Villa Park, Birmingham, earlier this month. He posted on X: 'I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. 'What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.' Singer Yungblud, who sang Black Sabbath's Changes at the Back To The Beginning farewell concert on July 5, said he was 'heartbroken' by the news and called Osbourne 'the greatest of all time'. Advertisement 'I didn't think you would leave so soon, the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room,' he wrote in a social media post. Rock band Motorhead said they had lost a 'dear friend' in a post that recalled the band's late vocalist Lemmy's friendship with Osbourne. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YUNGBLUD (@yungblud) The message read: 'We lost our dear friend today. Ozzy was a pioneer, a guiding force for all in hard rock and metal, and a great guy too. 'Lemmy and Ozzy were brothers in arms who enjoyed many adventures together, and his loss is seismic. RIP Ozzy, we will always love and celebrate you… ' AC/DC posted that Osbourne's death was a 'great loss to all that loved him', with Metallica members calling him an 'icon' and 'mentor' while sharing images from photographers Ross Halfin and Noah Abrams. 'He taught us how to play in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant,' they wrote on Instagram. Among the other stars paying tribute were former footballer Sir David Beckham, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Van Halen's Sammy Hagar, Jon Bon Jovi, singer Donny Osmond, Queen guitarist Sir Brian May and US movie star Adam Sandler, who said he felt 'so happy' that he was able to meet Osbourne. Foo Fighters said in a social media post: 'Rock and Roll would not be as loud or as fun' without Osbourne, while Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant wrote he had 'truly changed the planet of rock'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sir Brian May (@brianmayforreal) Kiss bassist Gene Simmons told NBC News that behind the outgoing stage persona was a 'loving father' and 'dedicated husband'. 'There was never an Ozzy before Ozzy,' he said. Sir Brian said Osbourne's final concert earlier in the month 'was a glorious way to say goodbye' to the heavy metal vocalist who died on July 22 at the age of 76. Actor Jason Momoa shared a photo of himself alongside Osbourne and his wife Sharon to Instagram, writing: 'Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful.' Aston Villa, Osbourne's home-town football club, said it was 'saddened' to learn of the star's passing. 'Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from,' the club said. An honour to have celebrated the extraordinary life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne just weeks ago. Devastated to hear the news of his death today. One of the greatest gifts my city gave the world. My thoughts are with his family. In Ozzy's own words: Birmingham forever. — Shabana Mahmood MP (@ShabanaMahmood) July 22, 2025 'The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends, and countless fans at this extremely difficult time.' Justice Secretary and Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood said she was among those who celebrated Osbourne's life and legacy just over two weeks ago. She wrote on X: 'Devastated to hear the news of his death today. One of the greatest gifts my city gave the world. 'My thoughts are with his family. In Ozzy's own words: Birmingham forever.'
BBC News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbournes 'immense cultural legacy'
Update: Date: 11:56 BST Title: 'I could see something was wrong' Content: Bryn Cornford, a fan from Bromsgrove who went to school with Ozzy Osbourne's son, said he could see "something was wrong" at the Back To The Beginning show. "I knew it was probably going to come [his passing] because he didn't look very good at the concert but I didn't think he was on his last legs but I could see something was wrong," he said. "When he gave [Youngblud] the cross I think you could see it in him that something was going to happen. "I think he wanted to come back to his roots to pass away where he had come from, that's my opinion anyway." He added: "I've been an Ozzy Osbourne fan since the 90s, I grew up on rock. He's just a legend and always will be." Update: Date: 11:51 BST Title: Alice Cooper dedicates show to Prince of Darkness Content: Alice Cooper and his band sent their prayers to the Osbourne family Alice Cooper and his band found out about his death moments before going on stage at Cardiff's Utilita Arena last night. Cooper, an American rock singer whose career spans six decades, dedicated his show to The Prince of Darkness saying the 'whole world is mourning tonight'. 'He was and will continue to be a rock 'n' roll legend,' he added. Update: Date: 11:40 BST Title: 'Ozzy expected to die on stage at Villa Park' Content: Jim Simpson, Black Sabbath's first manager, said there was an inevitability about recent events. "I'm not that surprised because Ozzy himself said he expected to die on stage at Villa Park, partially in jest but it was pretty inevitable, there's still a huge sense of loss. "The world has lost an usually kind and gentle human being, and that's not the way most people think of Ozzy but the Ozzy I knew was quite different from the Ozzy that has dominated the media for the last 55 years." Speaking to BBC Radio WM, Simpson said his favourite memory of the late musician was when they got stranded in Paris. "We were waiting for the morning flight to Birmingham and as I say, Ozzy was always a little bit picked on by the rest and Ozzy and I were always deep in conversation, mainly about music. "Ozzy and I were talking and we didn't hear the flight called so the other three sneaked out and took the flight back to Birmingham. "They thought they'd played a really dirty trick on us but they were crazy. A night out in Paris with Ozzy Osbourne, come on?" The best way to remember Osbourne would be to build a "proper rock and roll museum" with a "live music facility", he said. Update: Date: 11:24 BST Title: Film of the Black Sabbath gig will be out next year Content: A film of the star-studded show that Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath said would be their final gig will be released early next year., external News of the film was tweeted from Ozzy Osbourne's X account just a few days ago. Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow, would be a "distilled version" of the all-day event and include exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews, the post said. Fans who could not go to the gig turned up at pubs in Birmingham to watch a stream of the concert but some were turned away as the pubs filled up with excited fans. Update: Date: 11:11 BST Title: Duran Duran: 'Thanks for the ride Ozzy' Content: Another Birmingham band, Duran Duran, said it would be hard to imagine a world without Ozzy Osbourne. "Thanks for the ride Ozzy, love from the other Brummies," they posted. Update: Date: 10:59 BST Title: 'Osbourne and Black Sabbath were the root of everything' Content: As part of a huge Birmingham Black Sabbath week, which culminated in the 5 July concert, bands took part in Metal in the Midlands - a platform to showcase their music. Members of Cherrydead, a metal band inspired by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, said the musician was "the route of everything". "Saying it is very, very sad would be an understatement but it's also quite joyful in a way because of the legacy that he's continued to leave and the absolute mark that he has left on everyone. "I think we will be feeling this for a very long time. I don't think we've quite realised it has happened." Molly, band member and a fan who attended Back to the Beginning at Villa Park, said: "Getting to be there was completely surreal, there's no way to describe it really or to put it into words. "Ozzy and Sabbath, they were the root of everything. They were who started it all and kicked it off and it kicked off in Birmingham. "So being able to experience that in our home city with the people that started it and with Ozzy at the forefront - nothing else will come close." Update: Date: 10:36 BST Title: 'Four kids from Aston - who'd have thought, eh?' Content: Ozzy's former band mates, who appeared at his last show, paid tribute to the star. "He loved what he did, he loved music, he loved playing together, and I'm so glad we had the opportunity of getting together again to do the [farewell] show," said the band's co-founder Tony Iommi. Allow Instagram content? This article contains content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Meta's Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose 'accept and continue'. Sharing a picture of them together drummer Bill Ward said: "Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls? No, you're forever in my heart." Bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler, wrote: "Goodbye dear friend. Thanks for all those years - we had some great fun. Four kids from Aston - who'd have thought, eh?" Update: Date: 10:20 BST Title: 'I feel like we've lost a brother' Content: Coz Smith, a Sabbath fan of 50 years, attended the huge farewell gig at Villa Park. Before the gig she told how she'd been diagnosed with cancer last year and did not think she would have been around to attend it. "I feel like I've really lost a brother," the 63-year-old from Willenhall said. "I know Toni and Geezer and Bill have lost a brother, but I feel like we have, I feel like we've really had a big loss. "And then equally a massive joy that I was able to that gig, I can't describe what a pleasure it was to be there and sing along with Ozzy". Update: Date: 10:05 BST Title: 'The final gig was magical' Content: Alex Woodford had been among the thousands of fans who attended Ozzy's final performance at Villa Park. The prison officer from Littlehampton, Sussex, said he'd been left 'devastated' by the news of the singer's death. "It was a complete shock yesterday," he said. "I'm so so grateful," he said of the 5 July show, "it means more to me now than it did at the time. "Hearing him speak to us and sing for us, it was magical." Update: Date: 09:48 BST Title: 'We've lost a true inspiration to the metal community' Content: Louise, a Black Sabbath fan from Birmingham, said when she learnt of Ozzy Osbourne's passing she was both "very upset" but also "very pleased that he had been able to do the final gig". "I wasn't able to make it myself, unfortunately, but everything I heard about it from the news, from friends who had visited said the whole gig was amazing. "He did an amazing show and he still managed to perform as he wanted to. "So, as upsetting as it was because we've lost a true inspiration to the rock and metal community it was lovely he was able to go out doing what he loved as well." Update: Date: 09:31 BST Title: Suited and booted to be given the freedom of Birmingham Content: It was less than a month ago when all four members of Black Sabbath were suited and booted to be given the freedom of the city of Birmingham. The honour recognised the band's significance as heavy metal pioneers in Birmingham and beyond. Osbourne recalled his late father going into debt to buy him a microphone, adding he thought he would be very proud. "I'm a Brummie and I always will be a Brummie. Birmingham Forever," he said. Update: Date: 09:16 BST Title: 'They could have had that big show anywhere' Content: Birmingham music journalist Kirsty Bosley praised Ozzy Osbourne for his impact on his home city. "[Black Sabbath] could have had that big show anywhere, they could have had that fundraiser for any charity but they did it for home charities and for our people," she told BBC WM. "It was such a beautiful thing to see and it clearly mattered very much to them." Osbourne had been able to "create an incredible career and legacy" by pursuing his talent with "love". She added: "I think that's proof and permission to everyone in this city, a city that has been really hard hit by arts funding cuts, that you can just let love drive it. "You can let passion drive you and you can achieve really incredible things." Update: Date: 09:00 BST Title: Ozzy left an 'immense cultural legacy' Content: Just over two weeks ago fans were visiting the Black Sabbath bench on Broad Street before going to the huge farewell concert held at the Aston Villa stadium. Now they are at the bench to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. "The whole of Birmingham is in mourning," said fan Rose as she laid a flower. "I felt like I needed to pay my respects to the immense cultural legacy that this man has created and the subcultures and everything that has come from it. "It's not just a band and it's not just a man – it's this entire ecosphere of people that are alternative and I'm a massive part of that, so I just wanted to say thank you to him." Update: Date: 08:55 BST Title: Welcome to our live coverage Content: Good morning. We are in Birmingham bringing you reaction to the death of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne. Fans have been gathering at landmarks across the city to pay tribute to the Birmingham-born artist who has died aged 76.
