Born John Michael Osbourne, the English musician rose to fame as the so-called Prince of Darkness with his heavy metal band, Black Sabbath, which he co-founded in 1968. The band released popular hits like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man” and “War Pigs.”

Tributes are pouring in for Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne, who is being remembered as "one of the greatest rock legends to ever live."

Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, with tributes pouring in from Elton John, Black Sabbath bandmates and other celebrities following his final reunion performance in early July.

Fans will be able to pay their respects as a hearse carrying the heavy metal star’s body travels through Birmingham, England, ahead of a private funeral.

Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t just a rock icon, he was a personality. Unapologetically himself, loud, unpredictable, and always a little wicked in the best way.

The Black Sabbath singer passed away earlier this month, weeks after completing his Back to the Beginning farewell show

The late metal icon's body will travel through his home city of Birmingham during the cortege on Wednesday (July 30).

Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday, July 30, with the cortege beginning at 1pm. The procession through the city centre, passing Black Sabbath Bridge, is open to the public, but the service itself will be private for the family.

Ozzy Osbourne funeral plans revealed including final trip through Birmingham - Legendary heavy metal pioneer will be laid to rest after a procession through his home city