Thousands gathered in Birmingham for Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession. The Black Sabbath frontman, known as 'The Prince of Darkness', was celebrated for his influence on heavy metal music. Fans paid tribute as Osbourne's cortege passed through his home city before a private service.

Ozzy Osbourne has been laid to rest after a private ceremony took place for family and friends, as wife Sharon fulfils his final wishes

It was time to say goodbye to the Prince of Darkness. On Wednesday, Ozzy Osbourne, one of the founders of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, received just such a tribute in Birmingham, England — his hometown — ahead of a private family funeral.