In Birmingham, England, the singer’s hometown, fans paid tribute by leaving flowers, beer and tequila. The rapper Drake was there to pay his respects, too.

Last Oct. 19, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. That made him one of 27 artists to be honored more than once (he entered with Black Sabbath during 2006) and was also the beginning of a triumphant final chapter that led to the Back to the Beginning farewell concert on July 5,

Sharon Osbourne's incredibly emotional photo from Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert has been inundated with tributes following the death of the Black Sabbath star on July 22

Ozzy Osbourne performed his final concert with Black Sabbath on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, while sitting on a bat-themed throne. The 76-year-old rocker was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003.

Ozzy Osbourne's death sparks reactions from collaborators, friends, and fellow industry figures. Pearl Jam, Elton John, Yungblud, and more speak.

Will Birmingham bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne with a grand celebration? Hundreds of stars might attend. The deceased singer had already revealed years ago how he envisioned his funeral.

"He really wanted to do it and he was determined to do it," the group's guitarist said following Osbourne's death

Along with “Blizzard of Ozz,” the album that bore this title track is Osbourne’s best seller. The single, meanwhile, is ushered in with a gripping bass line and an undercurrent of keyboards until Osbourne makes his grand vocal entrance, all sneers and snarls.