One year on from the tragic passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon has got candid about his passing.
As reported by the BBC, she talked to the outlet one year on from his passing. She said that she wanted people, more than anything else, to "remember how funny he was - funny and charismatic and real."
Through tears, she also shared a quote from Ozzy about how he should be remembered. "As Ozzy would say, 'When you want to remember me, just yank up the music really loud, as loud as you can get it, and just head bang'."
She also reflected on her husband's legacy in his hometown of Birmingham, England, as the city prepared for its first "Ozzy Day". "He was authentic," she recounted.
"He never tried to be anything other than what he was, and he would tell you the truth about everything and that was him, you knew where you were with him... he was just genuine, so genuine and funny."
She added that "we could have the worst arguments in the world, but we would end up laughing because he would say something so ridiculous that we would just crack up."
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"Ozzy Day" Was Historic
When Birmingham, England first announced their "Ozzy Day", there was a lot of hubbub about the event. We reported on it when it was first announced.
Sam Watson, a representative of the Business Improvement District of the city, said that Ozzy Day "is a fantastic example of Birmingham working together to celebrate the legendary Ozzy Osbourne."
They added, "By bringing together businesses, cultural organizations and public spaces, we're creating a city center-wide experience that encourages people to celebrate the legacy of a truly global, Birmingham-born icon."
The event featured live music, public art and sightseeing events across the city that the Prince of Darkness called home. Bostin Brass, the band that performed at Ozzy's funeral, also played music throughout the event.
A cabinet member for the city also said that she was "glad to see" city partners collaborating to "celebrate Ozzy's influence on music and his pride in his hometown."
Rest in peace to a legend—as Sharon said, play your music loud to remember him!
