Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest in his hometown, Birmingham, today, July 30, and thousands of metal fans from across the world are already gathering in the city centre to pay their final respects to the much-loved Black Sabbath frontman and solo superstar.
Osbourne, 76, passed away on July 22, just a few weeks after performing his last ever live show - a four-song solo set, followed by a five-song set alongside fellow original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - at Birmingham's Villa Park.
This afternoon the iconic superstar who helped birth the heavy metal genre will return to his hometown one final time as his funeral cortege travels along Broad Street.
Broad Street is the location of the Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge, where fans have been leaving flowers, memorial cards and personal tributes to the late singer over the past week.
Osbourne's hearse is due to make its way along the street from 1pm, UK time.
