Thousands of fans gathered in Birmingham, England, to honor Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, who passed away at the age of 76. The funeral procession traveled through the streets of his hometown, with family members and fans paying tribute by singing the band's hits. Osbourne, known as the 'Godfather of Heavy Metal' and the 'Prince of Darkness,' was laid to rest on his family estate in England. Following the funeral, his daughter Kelly Osbourne shared a bold floral tribute and expressed that she "will not be OK for a while." Osbourne's son, Jack, revealed he was not close to his sister Aimee before the funeral, who made a rare public appearance at the event. Jack's wife, Aree Gearhart, also spoke out following Ozzy's death. Additionally, it was reported that Osbourne had filed to trademark his 'Prince of Darkness' nickname days before his passing. Tributes continue from other musicians, including Rod Stewart, who incorporated homages to Osbourne in his recent concerts, although some fans expressed confusion and frustration over the new additions. The legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, who pioneered heavy metal music since 1968, remains deeply influential worldwide.
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