'Mama, I'm coming home': Mourners gather in Birmingham for Ozzy Osbourne's final ride on the crazy train | Photos

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Birmingham to honour Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, who died on July 22, aged 76.

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Jack, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy's loving family members, somberly join the procession, laying flowers at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street. The heavy metal pioneer with a successful decade-spanning solo career, was laid to rest in his hometown, Birmingham on July 30. (AP)

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Fans assemble to pay their respects to the “Crazy Train” singer at the Black Sabbath Bridge. Ozzy Osbourne's chaotic brilliance and his unmistakable rasp of a voice, not only gave Black Sabbath mythic status but also redefined the very foundations of hard rock and heavy metal. (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)

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Osbourne's funeral cortege passes through his hometown, Birmingham, while crowds gather at the Black Sabbath Bridge.  (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)

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A close up of one of the black cars in the funeral procession carrying a floral arrangement that reads 'OZZY', made of dark purple flowers honouring the late rocker. (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)

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Kelly Osbourne, accompanies mother, Sharon and brother, Jack Osbourne during their father's funeral. The late rockstar died “surrounded by love” on July 22, ending his long battle with Parkinson's disorder. (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)

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Jack Osbourne at the funeral cortege of father, Ozzy Osbourne, whose death was announced mere weeks after Black Sabbath's farewell “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham. (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)

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Floral tributes and inflatable bats from fans honouring the “Children of the Grave” vocalist, known for his infamous stage antics, who once bit the head off a live bat at one of his concerts. (AP)

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A close up shot of a billboard honouring the heavy metal hell-raiser that reads “Ozzy Forever”, on a street in Birmingham lined with mourners and music fans. (Ben STANSALL/AFP)

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A wide angle shot that showcases the dedication of fans that assembled as Ozzy Osbourne was laid to rest, along with a full view of a billboard that says, “Birmingham will always love you.” (AP)

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Floral tributes from family and fans left at the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street, with pictures of Black Sabbath band members Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward. (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)

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A fan holding an artwork of the late rock icon, hoping to hand it over to his wife, Sharon, when the funeral procession passes through.  (Ben STANSALL/AFP)

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A talented fan carving an image of Ozzy Osbourne on a melon, showcasing the wide ranging influence of his music on all kinds of art forms.  (Ben STANSALL/AFP)

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The final outcome of the fan's melon project which also mentions Black Sabbath's chart topping single “Iron Man” from their sophomore album, “Paranoid.” (Ben STANSALL/AFP)

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A man passes by a mural of Ozzy Osbourne ahead of his funeral cortege. (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)

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A fan waits near the Black Sabbath Bridge bench, honouring the Prince of Darkness with a bat tattoo and a bold persona. (AP)

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A fan with the word 'OZZY' written on their hand, stands on a street lined with mourners and fans, echoing the rockstar's own hand tattoo which also says ‘OZZY’.  (Ben STANSALL/AFP)

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One dedicated fan standing out in the crowd wearing a Black Sabbath t-shirt, standing atop a beer barrel; a fitting farewell for “Ozzy the beer thief”. (Ben STANSALL/AFP)

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A young fan imitating Ozzy's signature hand gesture. (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)

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A man wears a battle vest with an image of the members of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, on the day of the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne. (Jack Taylor/REUTERS)