Osbourne Family Accepts Posthumous Award in Birmingham

Members of the late rock musician Ozzy Osbourne's family will travel to his hometown of Birmingham, England, on Wednesday, December 3, to accept a posthumous Lord Mayor's Award on what would have been his 77th birthday. The ceremony recognizes Osbourne's lifelong contributions to the city's cultural landscape, coming more than four months after his death on July 22, 2025, following his final concert performance two weeks earlier.

The private event will feature Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Ken Wood presenting the award, one of Birmingham's highest civic honors, which acknowledges exceptional service and achievement. Lord Mayor Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE will also hand over Books of Condolence, filled with messages from members of the public who signed them during a period of widespread mourning after Osbourne's passing. Born in the Aston neighborhood of Birmingham, Osbourne maintained strong ties to his roots despite achieving global fame. The Lord Mayor noted that Osbourne "never forgot his Brummie roots," highlighting his role in shaping the city's identity through music.

Osbourne's career spanned 56 years, during which he sold more than 100 million records worldwide as the...