As the city of Birmingham prepares to rock out in memory of its most iconic son, Sharon Osbourne has issued a rallying cry to fans around the world: turn it up loud and keep on headbanging! In an emotional interview with BBC Radio WM marking the first anniversary of Ozzy's passing on 22 July 2025, Sharon urged fans to celebrate his life through the music that made him a legend. 'Get the volume cranked up, as high as you can get it,' she implored, echoing her late husband's own irrepressible spirit.
The Birmingham-born Black Sabbath frontman may be gone, but he's far from forgotten. The city is gearing up for its inaugural 'Ozzy Day', a free celebration that's been hailed by Sharon as a testament to Ozzy's enduring connection with his hometown. 'It wouldn't work anywhere else,' she insisted, highlighting the pride he took in being a 'Brummie' and his love for the people who made him feel so at home.
Ozzy Osbourne may be known as 'The Prince of Darkness', but to Sharon and countless fans around the world, he'll always be remembered as a kindred spirit with a heart of gold. His untimely passing at 76 followed a long battle with health issues, including his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2019. The 'Back to the Beginning' farewell concert at Villa Park may have been a poignant goodbye, but it also raised vital funds for three incredible charities: Cure Parkinson's, Acorns Children's Hospice, and Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Sharon has pledged that Ozzy's charitable legacy will live on, with a continued commitment to finding a cure for the debilitating disease that took her husband from them. She's also lauded the 'amazing' work of Acorns Children's Hospice, which she visited recently, and recalled the kindness shown by Birmingham Children's Hospital during Ozzy's childhood treatment for whooping cough.
As the world continues to mourn and celebrate his life, Sharon is eager to see Ozzy Day become an integral part of his enduring legacy in Birmingham. With its impact stretching far beyond the city limits, Ozzy Osbourne's memory will continue to rock on – a testament to the unbreakable bond he forged with fans around the globe.