Rock and steel followers to unite for Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne memorial

Hundreds of rock and heavy steel followers will collect collectively to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham on Saturday.

A memorial meet-up can be held in Victoria Square at 13:00 BST, and so they have been invited to share their tales in regards to the Black Sabbath singer, who died on Tuesday on the age of 76.

Organiser Ash Farley, from Bartley Green, mentioned 1,500 individuals had proven curiosity within the memorial occasion, with 200 followers already confirmed to attend.

Mr Farley mentioned: “I thought the best thing to do was gather people from far and wide, talk about the stories and concerts they’ve visited, and spread positivity about it all.”

He instructed the BBC how “heartbroken” he was over the Sabbath star’s loss of life.

“It was the effect he had on my life. I know people in Birmingham feel the same way – all over the world.

Fans are also expected to visit shrines across the city on the day, including Black Sabbath Bridge, the mural of the band on Navigation Street, and the Working Class Hero exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Mr Farley posted the event on Facebook on Tuesday evening, shortly after Birmingham-born Ozzy’s death was announced.

He said: “It was unbelievable. I’m gobsmacked at how many individuals have gotten in touch with me.

“People are coming from as far as Bristol and Wales to share the memories – share the good times that they’ve experienced with Ozzy, Sabbath and all-around metal music.”

Speaking a few becoming tribute the town may set up to commemorate the star, he advised an Ozzy statue exterior Birmingham Children’s Hospital to replicate his charity work.

He added: “Ozzy was true to himself. He always loved Birmingham, it was his home.

“He’s all the time been a person of the individuals.”

Fans also want to rename Birmingham Airport after the singer as a way to honour him. A petition, with nearly 14,000 signatures so far, said the move would recognise his “simple” influence on music and culture.

The petition stated: “Naming our worldwide airport after him could be a becoming tribute to his extraordinary profession and contributions to the humanities.”

Artist Mr Murals returned to Navigation Street to add to the iconic Black Sabbath mural.

He is in the process of adding an image of them from their farewell performance at Villa Park earlier this month.

Mr Murals, who has previously painted Ozzy in black and white, told the BBC: “This picture is among the final photos of them collectively from the gig.

“I started it a couple of weeks ago but didn’t get to finish it in time. Since then, with Ozzy passing, it’s heartbreaking. “

The mural can be completed on Saturday, with Ozzy and Tony Iommi left to finish.

The artist mentioned he would have completed the mural sooner, however had been inundated with followers desirous to cease and discuss in regards to the singer.

He mentioned: “You can see how much he meant to people. There are people here from New Zealand this morning that still haven’t gone back since the gig. “