Ozzy Osbourne to be honoured with funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham

London, July 30 -- Legendary musician and the godfather of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne will be honoured with a funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham,

The city of Birmingham in England announced on Tuesday that it is planning "to pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne, as his cortege and family visit Broad Street in the city that he loved" on Wednesday, (July 30).

The announcement included details of a funeral procession that will culminate at the Black Sabbath Bench and Bridge, "where thousands of fans have left heartfelt messages and floral tributes in recent days", reports CNN.

The cortege will be accompanied by a live brass band performance by local musicians, "bringing a final music...