Ozzy Osbourne's Throne on Display at Birmingham Museum

As the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death approaches, his iconic throne has been installed at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, becoming a centerpiece of the ongoing "Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero" exhibition. The black, gothic-style throne, last used during his final public performance, went on display on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, offering fans a poignant connection to the late rock legend.

The throne was originally built for Osbourne's 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and was last seen at the "Back to the Beginning" charity concert on July 5, 2025, at Birmingham's Villa Park. That event featured a final reunion of the original Black Sabbath lineup-Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward-for four classic songs. During the concert, the 76-year-old singer performed a nine-song set while seated on the throne, telling the crowd, "You have no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Osbourne died of a heart attack on July 22, 2025, at age 76, with his death certificate citing coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease as contributing factors. A private funeral was held on July 31, 2025, attended by 110...