The city of Birmingham announced that Ozzy Osbourne — who died at 76 on Tuesday, July 22 — will be honored with a funeral procession in his hometown on Wednesday, July 30. The Black Sabbath frontman died two weeks after his final performance.

People from as far away as Mexico, the USA and Poland have added to the sea of flowers and messages at Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street in the heart of Osbourne's home city. For metal fans, it was like the death of the Queen, observed one visitor to the spot this weekend.

Zakk Wylde spoke warmly about his long relationship with Ozzy Osbourne, and shared a few memories from their final performances together, in a new interview with Guitar World .

Lzzy Hale, whose band Halestorm was among the groups chosen as a supporting act for Black Sabbath's July 5 farewell concert in Birmingham, England, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue that her memories of Ozzy Osborne — who died July 22 at 76,

The former Black Sabbath frontman's unpredictable spirit wasn’t just limited to interviews, either. Osbourne delighted in showing up where you least expected him, like lending his voice to the Trolls: World Tour cast roster as the gravel-throated King Thrash, proving he could still bring the heavy even in animated form.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler shared memories of Ozzy Osbourne's final performance before the rock legend's death at 76, reflecting on their 57-year friendship.

Pantera, which includes former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, has postponed and canceled dates in the wake of Ozzy's death.