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Time of India
7 hours ago
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- Time of India
Ozzy Osbourne funeral: Black Sabbath frontman wanted this surprising song to be played at his burial
Thousands of Black Sabbath fans will pay their respects Wednesday to frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, the English city where he grew up and where the band was formed in 1968. The late Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 30. His public funeral procession, which will pass by the Black Sabbath bench and bridge, before a small, private family service will be held for the rocker who died at 76. Thousands of fans have been gathering since the heavy metal icon died last week aged 76 to leave flowers and tributes. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Analytics Healthcare Design Thinking others Leadership Data Science Finance Digital Marketing Public Policy Data Science Others Technology Degree MCA Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity healthcare Project Management Management MBA Product Management CXO PGDM Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details ALSO READ: Tsunami terror: Hawaii drenched in severe floodwater, waves strike mainland US in Northern California The Black Sabbath frontman's hearse will make its way down Broad Street ahead of a private funeral attended by close family and friends, including his wife Sharon. Black Sabbath were born in and around Aston, Birmingham, England and are well known as the godfathers of heavy metal music. Ozzy Osbourne funeral Ozzy Osbourne once revealed the name of the song he wanted to be played at his funeral. In a 2016 blog for NME, the Black Sabbath legend named the Beatles classic 'A Day In The Life' as his one request for his future funeral. 'I really need a few more years to think this over, but probably something from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band or Revolver.' Osbourne wrote at the time. 'I definitely don't want my f---ing greatest hits album – I never ever play that thing, I'm f---ing embarrassed about it. And I definitely don't want a f---ing happy song – I'm dead.' Live Events He then selected the John Lennon/Paul McCartney-penned 'A Day in the Life.' Osbourne previously said the closing track on the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album took him 'back to a magical time in [his] life,' according to American Songwriter. Osbourne was a lifelong fan of the Beatles after first hearing their 1963 breakthrough Beatlemania hit, 'She Loves You.' ALSO READ: Katy Perry-Justin Trudeau spotted together a month after her breakup with Orlando Bloom. Why did they split? 'This is the one that sucked me in,' he told Rolling Stone. 'I was a 14-year-old kid with this blue transistor radio. I heard 'She Loves You,' and it floored me. It was as if you knew all the colors in the world. Then someone shows you a brand-new color, and you go, 'F---in' hell, man.'' Aside from the Beatles. Osbourne didn't have any other preferences for his funeral playlist. In 2021, he told The Sunday Times, 'I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral. They can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle, and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy.' ALSO READ: Justin Trudeau may have a new romance brewing: Ex-Canadian PM's love life in spotlight after Sophie Gregoire separation Ozzy Osbourne will be honored with a public funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 30, according to a Facebook post by the city council. Broad Street will be closed to traffic from 7am and buses and trams will be diverted. The tribute will feature local brass ensemble Bostin Brass, who will lead the procession down Birmingham's Broad Street. The walk will conclude at the Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench — a popular landmark celebrating the iconic band. Osbourne passed away on July 22 at the age of 76, just weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's sisters open up on heartbreaking texts rock legend sent before he died as they pay tribute to brother
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OZZY Osbourne's sisters have opened up on the heartbreaking final texts they received from the late singer shortly before his death. Jean Powell, 85, and Gillian Hemming, 80, revealed how "our John" messaged them, saying he "couldn't wait to come back" to Birmingham, following his iconic final gig in the city earlier this month. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Ozzy Osbourne passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76 Credit: AP 3 His sisters Gillian (centre) and Jean (right) have revealed the final messages they received from the rock legend before his death Credit: Alamy 3 The Black Sabbath star had performed for the final time at Villa Park just 17 days before passing away Credit: Ross Halfin The rock legend passed away this week at the age of 76, surrounded by his family after bravely battling against Parkinson's disease. After learning of his death through a phone call, the sisters said they stayed up all night reminiscing about the "loving and funny" Black Sabbath star. Speaking to the Mirror, Jean explained how they had last seen their brother at his final concert at Villa Park. She said they got texts from him as he drove down Lodge Road - a street where they used to live close to the stadium. Jean said Ozzy "couldn't believe" the sheer volume of crowds who were walking down their old road to watch him perform. She said: "He was blown away. We had an executive box in the stadium, and when I saw the sea of people waiting to see our John I just broke down. "We didn't really get a chance to chat much because it was such a chaotic visit. But in his last text to me he said he would be coming to Birmingham again. "He said 'I can't wait to come back'. We were hoping to see him this week." Jean said that although Ozzy was ill, the news of his death "still came as a shock". She added: "He still had plans and things he wanted to do. We don't know the details of his death, it's still too early. Watch touching moment Ozzy Osbourne says his final words to adoring fans just weeks before rock legend died "It's just so sad. I'm just thankful he died in England." Over the years the sisters have travelled to see Ozzy in Los Angeles, Malibu and Las Vegas. In 2019, Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, going public with his diagnosis the following year. As well as mobility issues, the condition caused him to suffer nerve pain, depression and blood clots. Jean continued: "We saw him in Birmingham the other week when he and the rest of the band were given the freedom of the city. "It was upsetting because he could not stand up straight, but he was still our John, still cracking the jokes. Ozzy Osbourne's career The singer first pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963, aged 15. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967. When that band split, the pair reunited in Polka Tulk Blues alongside Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. The group later became known as Black Sabbath and went onto shatter the music world with their whining guitar solos, Occult-based lyrics and Ozzy's screeching vocals. In 1970, the group gained a cult following in both the US and UK after releasing their eponymous first album. Black Sabbath saw incredible success with hit tracks such as Paranoid but discord in the group saw most of the original line-up leave. Ozzy himself quit the band in 1978, with a spiral into drug abuse leading to a divorce from first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with. It was then he first met a young Sharon Arden, who Ozzy at first wrote off as he believed she would think he was a "lunatic". But the singer could not be more wrong and the pair married in Hawaii in July 1982 before going on to have three children together, Aimee, Kelly and Jack. With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. His seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. Coupled with the Prince of Darkness' insane tour that saw him bite the head off a live bat, a string of successful tracks followed - cementing Ozzy as a rock legend around the world. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13. "To us he was our brother, not a celebrity, so it's crazy to see the outpouring of love since his death was announced. "He had an amazing life and wonderful family in Sharon and the lovely kids." Ozzy went public with his diagnosis in an emotional joint interview with wife Sharon back in 2020. The singer told Good Morning America that he couldn't hide his health struggles any longer. As his health struggles limited his ability to perform, the music legend committed to one last gig in Birmingham to celebrate his career. His final performance at Villa Park saw him on stage alongside his old bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward on July 5. The reunited Black Sabbath lineup played a touching five-song set in a farewell to Ozzy, with the rock icon seated on a giant black throne - as he was unable to stand. The gig was touted as "the greatest heavy metal show ever," with Ozzy grinning to chanting fans as he thanked them for all they had done for him.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's sisters open up on heartbreaking texts rock legend sent before he died as they pay tribute to brother
OZZY Osbourne's sisters have opened up on the heartbreaking final texts they received from the late singer shortly before his death. Jean Powell, 85, and Gillian Hemming, 80, revealed how "our John" messaged them, saying he "couldn't wait to come back" to Birmingham, following his 3 Ozzy Osbourne passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76 Credit: AP 3 His sisters Gillian (centre) and Jean (right) have revealed the final messages they received from the rock legend before his death Credit: Alamy 3 The Black Sabbath star had performed for the final time at Villa Park just 17 days before passing away Credit: Ross Halfin The rock legend After Speaking to the She said they got texts from him as he drove down Lodge Road - a street where they used to live close to the stadium. Read More on Ozzy Osbourne Jean said Ozzy "couldn't believe" the sheer volume of crowds who were walking down their old road to watch him perform. She said: "He was blown away. We had an executive box in the stadium, and when I saw the sea of people waiting to see our John I just broke down. "We didn't really get a chance to chat much because it was such a chaotic visit. But in his last text to me he said he would be coming to Birmingham again. "He said 'I can't wait to come back'. We were hoping to see him this week." Most read in Celebrity Jean said that although Ozzy was ill, the news of his death " She added: "He still had plans and things he wanted to do. We don't know the details of his death, it's still too early. Watch touching moment Ozzy Osbourne says his final words to adoring fans just weeks before rock legend died "It's just so sad. I'm just thankful he died in England." Over the years the sisters have travelled to see Ozzy in Los Angeles, Malibu and Las Vegas. In 2019, Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, going public with his diagnosis the following year. As well as mobility issues, the condition caused him to suffer nerve pain, depression and blood clots. Jean continued: "We "It was upsetting because he could not stand up straight, but he was still our John, still cracking the jokes. Ozzy Osbourne's career The singer first pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963, aged 15. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967. When that band split, the pair reunited in Polka Tulk Blues alongside Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. The group later became known as Black Sabbath and went onto shatter the music world with their whining guitar solos, Occult-based lyrics and Ozzy's screeching vocals. In 1970, the group gained a cult following in both the US and UK after releasing their eponymous first album. Black Sabbath saw incredible success with hit tracks such as Paranoid but discord in the group saw most of the original line-up leave. Ozzy himself quit the band in 1978, with a spiral into drug abuse leading to a divorce from first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with. It was then he first met a young Sharon Arden, who Ozzy at first wrote off as he believed she would think he was a "lunatic". But the singer could not be more wrong and the pair married in Hawaii in July 1982 before going on to have three children together, Aimee, With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. His seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. Coupled with the Prince of Darkness' insane tour that saw him bite the head off a live bat, a string of successful tracks followed - cementing Ozzy as a rock legend around the world. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13. "To us he was our brother, not a celebrity, so it's crazy to see the outpouring of love since his death was announced. "He had an amazing life and Ozzy went public with his diagnosis in an The singer told Good Morning America that he couldn't hide his health struggles any longer. As his health struggles limited his ability to perform, the music legend committed to His final performance at Villa Park saw him on stage alongside his old bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward on July 5. The reunited Black Sabbath lineup played a touchin g with the rock icon seated on a giant black throne - as he was unable to stand. The gig was touted as "the greatest heavy metal show ever," with Ozzy grinning to chanting fans as he thanked them for all they had done for him.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne, Godfather of Heavy Metal, Dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering heavy metal singer who rose to prominence in the early '70s with Black Sabbath before establishing a successful solo career and playing himself on reality TV, died Tuesday. He was 76. '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,' Osbourne's family confirmed in statement. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.'His death comes just 17 days after he played his final show in Birmingham, England on July 5, reuniting with Black Sabbath and joined by a star-studded roster including Metallica, Guns n' Roses and Steven Tyler, among others. More from The Hollywood Reporter Rose Leiman Goldemberg, Who Wrote 'The Burning Bed,' Starring Farrah Fawcett, Dies at 97 'Squid Game' Stars Byung Hun Lee and Yim Siwan to Make KCON L.A. 2025 Appearances Critic's Notebook: Ozzy Osbourne Created the Template for Reality TV Celebrity Reinvention, From Flavor Flav to Donald Trump Osbourne is known as one of the most influential artists of his generation, an instrumental force in establishing metal music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006, then for a second time as a solo artist last year. He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide in total and was inducted into the U.K. Music Hall of Fame as both a solo artist and for his work in the band. Born Dec. 3, 1948, in Aston, West Midlands, U.K., Osbourne was the son of a toolmaker father and factory worker mom, with three older sisters and two younger brothers. He had the nickname 'Ozzy' since primary school. As he became a global star, he'd dawn another nickname, 'The Prince of Darkness.' Drawn to the stage in school, he became a huge fan of The Beatles at 14, crediting 'She Loves You' with inspiring him to want to be a musician. He left school at 15 to work construction, as a plumber, car factory horn-tuner and an apprentice tool-maker. He committed a series of petty crimes growing up and spent six weeks in prison after being found guilty of robbing a clothing shop and not paying the fine. In 1967, Geezer Butler formed the group Rare Breed and recruited Osbourne as vocalist before breaking up after two shows. The two reunited in Polka Tulk Blues, along with Mythology guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward, renaming themselves Earth, then Black Sabbath in August 1969 after a 1963 Italian-French horror film starring Boris Karloff. The group's approach was dark and gloomy, with Butler's nocturnal vision of a dark figure at the end of his bed inspiring the band's title track. Built around Iommi's thundering guitar, Butler's spooky lyrics, Ward's doomy drum beats and Osbourne's eerie caterwaul, the band's self-titled debut and second album, Paranoid, were both successes. Around this time, Osbourne met his future wife, Sharon Arden, leading to hiring her father, Don Arden, as their manager. Master of Reality was released in July 1971 and is widely regarded as providing the foundation of stoner rock and sludge metal. The album went on to sell more than 2 million copies and was the band's only Top 10 U.S. album until 13 in 2013. Osbourne was plagued by drug and alcohol abuse, including a failed marriage to Thelma Riley, which produced a daughter, Jessica, and son, Louis. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath followed in November 1973 and was dubbed by Rolling Stone 'an extraordinarily gripping affair … nothing less than a complete success.' Sabotage came out in July 1975, with Technical Ecstasy released in September 1976, as the positive reviews were replaced by criticism that the band was 'unravelling at an alarming rate,' noted. Osbourne left the band in 1979 to launch a solo project, Blizzard of Ozz, but he rejoined Sabbath after three months to write and record 'Never Say Die.' The subsequent tour did little to inspire, with his last appearance in that Sabbath era taking place Dec. 11, 1978, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When they re-entered the studio, Osbourne's vocals were continually tweaked by Iommi, and he was eventually fired from Black Sabbath in April 1979, replaced by Rainbow's Ronnie James Dio. Signed to Don Arden's Jet Records, Osbourne began to be looked after by Arden's daughter Sharon in Los Angeles, where the two were married on July 4, 1982. The new incarnation of Blizzard of Ozz included Uriah Heep drummer Lee Kerslake, Rainbow bassist/lyricist Bob Daisley and keyboardist Don Airey and Quiet Riot guitarist Randy Rhoads. Their self-titled debut turned into a multiplatinum success. Osbourne's second album, Diary of a Madman, established Rhoads as a full-fledged star in his own right, with singles like 'Over the Mountain' and 'Flying High Again.' Eventually, drummer Tommy Aldridge and bassist Rudy Sarzo replaced Kerslake and Daisley. Rhoads died in an airplane accident in March 1982 while performing low passes over the band's tour bus, also killing the pilot (the band's tour bus driver, Andrew Aycock) and costume/makeup designer Rachel Youngblood. When the tour resumed, Bernie Torme replaced Rhoads and in turn was replaced by Night Ranger's Brad Gillis, culminating in the 1982 live album, Speak of the Devil. In 1983, new guitarist Jake E. Lee, who had played with Ratt and Rough Cutt, joined for Bark at the Moon, with the title track proving a fan favorite and helping the album go gold, eventually selling more than 3 million copies in the U.S. The Ultimate Sin followed in 1986, another double-platinum success. Jake E. Lee was out of the band in 1987 as Osbourne continued to struggle with addiction, making a cameo appearance in The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. He discovered yet another star guitarist in Zakk Wylde for the album, No Rest for the Wicked, with a subsequent tour that saw Ozzy reunited with bassist Geezer Butler. In 1988, Osbourne performed a duet with Lita Ford on 'Close My Eyes Forever,' which reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Osbourne maintained his commercial success into the '90s with albums like 1991's No More Tears, which established him as a presence on MTV with songs like 'Mama, I'm Coming Home.' He received a Grammy Award for best metal performance for 'I Don't Want to Change The World,' a track from 1993's Live & Loud, which went four times platinum and was Top 10 on that year's Billboard Rock chart. Osbourne released Ozzmosis in 1995 and returned to the road on 'The Retirement Sucks Tour.' The album went to No. 4 on the Billboard 200, going double platinum, with tracks like 'Perry Mason,' 'Ghost Behind My Eyes,' 'Thunder Underground' and the power ballad 'See You on the Other Side' and a lineup that included Wylde, Butler, Steve Vai and drummer Deen Castronovo, with Yes' Rick Wakeman and producer Michael Beinhorn on keyboards. During this period, Ozzy and Sharon launched Ozzfest in October 1996 in Phoenix, a festival that spotlighted classic and newer heavy metal bands and went on to gross more than $100 million. It also spawned the 2005 MTV competition reality show Battle for Ozzfest, which followed the success of The Osbournes, the reality TV show that took viewers behind the scenes into the everyday life of Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack, turning them all into household names during its 2002-05 run. Ozzy's 2001 solo album, Down to Earth, also went platinum and featured the Billboard Top 10 Mainstream Rock hit 'Dreamer.' In January 2003, the entire Osbourne family hosted the 30th annual American Music Awards. In December 2003, Ozzy was seriously injured after an accident with his all-terrain vehicle broke his collarbone, eight ribs and a neck vertebra. While recovering, he scored his first U.K. No. 1 single, a duet of the Black Sabbath ballad 'Changes' with daughter Kelly. 'Black Rain' was released in May 2007, followed by 'Scream' in April 2010 and the 2014 CD/DVD compilation, Memoirs of a Madman, which celebrated his solo career. He published his autobiography, I Am Ozzy, in 2009, which debuted at No. 2 on the New York Times best-seller list. A documentary about Ozzy's life and career, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011 and was released on DVD, produced by his son Jack. In 2011, at the West Hollywood club Whisky a Go Go, a Black Sabbath reunion was announced with the original lineup, though Rage Against the Machine's Brad Wilk stepped in for Bill Ward on drums after a contract dispute. The band played at the 02 Academy in their hometown of Birmingham in May 2012 and in June 2013, they released 13, produced by Rick Rubin, which debuted at No. 1 on both the U.K. and Billboard 200 album charts. Osbourne and Sabbath had one last legendary show this month, the Back to the Beginning Concert in Birmingham. There, the Prince of Darkness sat on a throne one final time, singing on hits like 'Crazy Train,' 'Iron Man' and 'Mama, I'm Coming Home.' Osbourne is survived by his wife, Sharon, their daughters Aimee and Kelly, and son Jack as well as a biological son, Louis John, an adopted son Elliot Kingsley and daughter Jessica Starshine, from his first marriage to Riley. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's immense net worth revealed as Black Sabbath star dies
OZZY Osbourne died "surrounded by family" at home with his wife Sharon after a battle with Parkinson's. Since shooting to fame as part of Black Sabbath, 5 The Prince of Darkness' career spanned for over 60 years in the industry. Credit: Reuters The Prince of Darkness said goodbye to his adoring fans in early July 2025 at a farewell gig in Aston Villa Park, marking the Throughout his career, Ozzy has never shied away from the out of the ordinary, performing insane tours and becoming synonymous with Across his six-decade career, The Prince of Darkness cemented himself as a worldwide rock legend. What was his net worth? At the time of his death, Ozzy Osbourne's net worth stood at $220 million, according to READ MORE OZZY OSBOURNE 5 Sharon Osbourne managed Ozzy's career for decades Credit: Getty - Contributor This was a combined net worth with his wife, Sharon was an integral part of Ozzy's success, having managed his career for multiple decades and together they built an empire. As a consequence, Sharon established herself as a mogul in the music industry, appearing as a judge on the X Factor and, most recently, a visit to the 5 Sharon Osbourne attended Black Sabbath's final show, 'Back To The Beginning'. Credit: Getty As a result of his long-running career in the industry, Ozzy's success has also afforded his family opportunities in the industry. Most read in Music Ozzy had six children; two, Kelly and The show became an overnight success and became MTV's most-watched show ever. Wife Sharon and children, Jack and Kelly, were all thrown into the spotlight. As a result, Kelly and Jack have both carved out careers in the entertainment industry and have been able to amass a huge financial portfolio. What was Ozzy's early life like? Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, the star dropped out of school aged 15 then took up a number of roles as a labourer, plumber - and even an abattoir worker. But 5 The members of Black Sabbath Credit: Redferns The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963. Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist How did Ozzy accumulate his wealth? It wasn't long before the band gained international stardom. In 1970, the group gained a cult following in both the US and UK after releasing their eponymous first album. While he had a long career as the Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath frontman, he also enjoyed a career as a solo artist, with his seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz, released in 1980, becoming a multi-platinum success, due to his hit Crazy Train. 5 Ozzy also enjoyed a solo career, releasing hit Crazy Train in 1980 Credit: Alamy In 1992 Ozzy announced his retirement. However, after a seven-year hiatus, he later returned to Black Sabbath and, only one year later, released the Grammy award-winning song Iron Man.
