Former Black Sabbath supervisor Jim Simpson was seen in Broad Avenue right this moment as he paid a poignant tribute to Ozzy.

He stated: “It’s a humorous factor, Ozzy and I had been very shut. I’ve missed not being involved with him for fairly just a few many years.

“I missed him and right this moment is the complete cease.”

“It’s going to be very unusual,” he added. “I don’t suppose it’s the top.

“In fact it’s the top for Ozzy, however in some way, one thing like this brings folks collectively.

“It’s good for music. It reminds folks, I’ve seen folks right this moment who I haven’t for 15 to twenty years.

“It reminds folks of what the Birmingham music scene is all about. He’s an icon and Birmingham is the UK image of rock and roll.”