Thousands gathered in the streets of Ozzy Osbourne’s native Birmingham, England, early Wednesday ahead of his funeral procession led by an emotional Sharon Osbourne and their two kids, Jack and Kelly.

Thousands gathered in Birmingham for Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession. The Black Sabbath frontman, known as 'The Prince of Darkness', was celebrated for his influence on heavy metal music. Fans paid tribute as Osbourne's cortege passed through his home city before a private service.

Ozzy Osbourne is known as the Prince of Darkness, but the story behind the nickname is rooted in history, public perception and one legendary heavy metal track