Birmingham honours Prince of Darkness with Ozzy Day one year on from his death
Ozzy Day in Birmingham is celebrating the Prince of Darkness one year on from his death.
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The people of Birmingham are, once again, coming together to celebrate one of their own.
Today marks a year since Ozzy Osbourne died, with the city hosting its very first Ozzy Day to honour him.
Live music and events are being put on in the city throughout the day, including from Bostin Brass, who performed at his funeral procession, and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Aaron Diaz is a member of Bostin Brass. He told us: "I think this year is going to be the celebration. I think it's sunk in that we've lost Ozzy now. We've started to develop our understanding of what his legacy is.
"Ozzy. along with Black Sabbath came through in the 70s when Birmingham wasn't, maybe, as prosperous, but people wanted to turn out and they wanted to come together to experience live music. And I think we need to remember that's something we can still enjoy in the city.
"Music, ultimately, brings us together."
The Prince of Darkness, who grew up in Aston, had a number of health conditions before his death. He performed at the Black Sabbath farewell gig at Villa Park just weeks before he passed.
Thousands lined the streets and paid tribute during his funeral procession, which came through the centre of Birmingham.
Flowers, scarves, cards, and even bottles of beer were left as tributes in Birmingham after he died.