The metal icon will be laid to rest at a private ceremony in his hometown in the Midlands later in the day on Wednesday (July 30).

The Prince of Darkness, who died on July 22, was honored in a funeral procession through his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 30

They had come from Sweden, Germany and all points east. One man had come from Mexico. A lot seemed to have come from Stoke-on-Trent and Bromsgrove, but most had come from Birmingham – Ozzy’s home – to say goodbye to the native son.