Fans Asked to Share Memories for "Ozzy Day"

BIRMINGHAM, England - Jack Osbourne is reaching out to music fans around the world to help honor his late father, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. The call for tributes comes as the global music community marks the one-year anniversary of the Black Sabbath frontman's passing.

In a recent emotional message shared on social media, Jack Osbourne described his mixed feelings during this difficult milestone. Rather than mourning with sadness, he asked fans to celebrate his father's life by sharing their favorite personal memories online using a specific hashtag, #OzzyDay. He requested that anyone who was moved by the rock icon should post accounts of their first time hearing his music, their experiences seeing him perform live, or stories of unexpected personal encounters.

The younger Osbourne explained that a joyful celebration matches exactly what his father would have wanted. He noted that the famous singer strongly disliked seeing people cry or hold somber events in his presence. By filling the anniversary with positive and wild memories, the family hopes to echo the energetic spirit that defined the musician's historic career.

Meanwhile, the singer's hometown of Birmingham is hosting an official public celebration called "Ozzy Day"" The city-wide tribute includes live music performances by local orchestras and brass bands, public art displays, and film screenings. Special memorial stations are set up at iconic local landmarks, including the famous Black Sabbath bench and the central train station.

While the public honors the rock pioneer with city celebrations, Jack Osbourne indicated that his family plans to keep their own personal reflections small, private, and mellow.

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