“THEY WILL SET YOUR FIRE…” – Kelly Osbourne Hugs Fiancé and Son as Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Song Plays Down Birmingham Streets

On July 30, 2025, Birmingham, England, stood still as a funeral procession honored Ozzy Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness,” who passed away on July 22, 2025, at age 76. The cortege, weaving through the city’s heart, was a poignant farewell to the Black Sabbath frontman, whose music defined heavy metal. As the brass band Bostin’ Brass played Ozzy’s final song, “Patient Number 9,” from his 2022 album, Kelly Osbourne, 40, stood with her fiancé, Slipknot’s Sid Wilson, and their two-year-old son, Sidney, leading the family in a tearful tribute. A peculiar detail on Sidney’s jacket, noticed by eagle-eyed fans, sparked awe and conversation, cementing the moment as a powerful symbol of Ozzy’s enduring legacy.

A Procession Through Birmingham’s Soul

The procession began at 12:45 PM, with a Jaguar hearse carrying Ozzy’s coffin, adorned with purple flowers spelling his name, passing his childhood home on Lodge Road, Aston, near Villa Park, where he performed his final concert on July 5, 2025. The route continued along Broad Street and paused at the Black Sabbath Bridge, a memorial site brimming with flowers, balloons, and handwritten notes. Over 40,000 fans, some traveling from as far as the USA and Australia, lined the streets, chanting “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, Oi, Oi, Oi!” as the band played “Patient Number 9,” Ozzy’s last recorded track, featuring Jeff Beck. The song’s lyrics, “They will set your fire, when you’re locked up in a dream,” resonated as a fitting farewell, evoking Ozzy’s battle with Parkinson’s disease and his unyielding spirit.

Kelly, dressed in black and wearing Ozzy’s signature blue-tinted sunglasses, held Sidney tightly, with Sid by her side. The Osbourne family—Sharon, 72, Jack, 39, Aimee, 41, and Louis, 50, from Ozzy’s first marriage to Thelma Riley—laid pink flowers wrapped in black paper at the Black Sabbath bench. Sharon, frail but resolute, clutched Ozzy’s ring on a chain, raising a peace sign to the crowd’s chants of “We love you, Sharon.” The absence of Jessica and Elliot, Ozzy’s other children from his first marriage, was noted, though Louis’s presence bridged the family’s past and present.

Kelly’s Embrace: A Family’s Heartfelt Moment

As “Patient Number 9” echoed through the streets, Kelly embraced Sidney and Sid, her voice breaking as she whispered, “They will set your fire, Dad… we’ll keep it burning.” The words, inspired by the song’s lyrics, were a vow to carry Ozzy’s legacy forward. Kelly’s bond with her father was legendary, from their 2003 duet “Changes,” which topped the UK charts, to their playful moments on The Osbournes (2002–2005) and Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour (2018), where they danced to George Ezra’s “Paradise” in an RV. Her recent Instagram Stories post, captioned “I lost the best friend I ever had” with “Changes” lyrics, underscored her grief.

Sid Wilson, who proposed to Kelly backstage at Ozzy’s final concert, supported her as she comforted Sidney. The proposal, marked by Ozzy’s playful interjection, “F— off, you’re not marrying my daughter,” was a lighthearted moment shared on Instagram, capturing the family’s warmth. Sidney, born in November 2022, was a source of joy for Ozzy, who once said on The Osbournes Podcast in January 2024, “He’s a good boy!” while Sidney sat on his lap. Kelly’s promise to keep Ozzy’s fire burning resonated on X, with one fan posting, “Kelly’s words during ‘Patient Number 9’ hit hard. She’s carrying Ozzy’s torch for Sidney.”

The Strange Detail: Sidney’s Jacket Sparks Awe

As Kelly held Sidney during the procession, fans noticed an unexpected detail on the toddler’s tiny black suit jacket: a small, embroidered bat with glowing red eyes, stitched onto the lapel. The bat, a nod to Ozzy’s infamous 1982 bat-biting incident, was no ordinary embellishment. Social media buzzed with speculation when a fan on X posted, “Did anyone see the bat on Sidney’s jacket? It’s like it’s glowing—Ozzy’s spirit right there!” Another wrote, “That bat on Sidney’s jacket with red eyes is unreal. It’s like Ozzy’s watching over his grandson.” The embroidery, later revealed to be a gift from Sharon, incorporated LED thread that subtly pulsed, creating an ethereal effect under Birmingham’s overcast sky.

The bat motif tied directly to Ozzy’s legacy, recalling the moment he bit the head off a bat onstage, thinking it was rubber, cementing his “Prince of Darkness” persona. Sharon’s choice of the glowing-eyed bat for Sidney’s jacket was a deliberate tribute, blending Ozzy’s wild history with his tender role as a grandfather. A source close to the family told People, “Sharon had the jacket custom-made for Sidney to wear at the procession, knowing Ozzy would love the nod to his bat moment.” Fans shared images of Sidney clutching a black bat plush toy, also a gift from Sharon, amplifying the symbolism. One X post read, “Sidney’s glowing bat jacket and plush toy are Ozzy’s spirit in physical form. I’m crying.”

Ozzy’s Final Song: A Lasting Echo

The choice of “Patient Number 9” for the procession was deeply symbolic. Released in 2022, the song was Ozzy’s final studio recording, a Grammy-winning track reflecting his struggles with health and identity. Its lyrics, paired with the brass band’s haunting rendition, moved the crowd, with one fan on X noting, “Hearing ‘Patient Number 9’ during Ozzy’s procession felt like his soul was speaking to us.” The song’s performance capped a procession that raised Birmingham’s spirit, with the city planning permanent tributes, including terminal artwork at Birmingham Airport and an exhibition, Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero.

Ozzy’s final concert at Villa Park, “Back to the Beginning,” reunited Black Sabbath’s original lineup—Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—for a 10-hour spectacle raising £140 million for charities like Cure Parkinson’s. Despite his Parkinson’s and spinal injuries from a 2019 fall, Ozzy performed seated on a bat-themed throne, delivering hits like “Crazy Train” and “Paranoid.” His emotional words, “You have no idea how I feel,” echoed during the procession.

A Family’s Legacy and a City’s Love

Sharon, who managed Ozzy’s career and orchestrated his final show, was overcome with emotion, whispering to Kelly, “He’s home now, love,” as they laid flowers. The family’s unity, despite past tensions—particularly between Kelly and Aimee, who reconciled for the event—was evident. Jack’s ex-wife, Lisa Stelly, shared photos of Ozzy with his grandchildren, writing, “The world got Ozzy. We got Papa,” while Louis called the final concert “hugely emotional.”

The procession ended with plans for a private funeral at the Osbournes’ Buckinghamshire estate, attended by friends like Elton John and Yungblud, who vowed to play “Changes” nightly in Ozzy’s honor. As “Patient Number 9” faded, Sidney’s glowing bat jacket became the talk of the day, a strange yet perfect tribute to a rock icon. Kelly’s embrace of her son and fiancé, set against Ozzy’s final song, ensured his fire would burn on, as one X post summed up: “Sidney’s bat jacket says it all—Ozzy’s bloodline will keep rocking.”