Bostin’ Brass: ‘We’re going to play a fitting tribute’published at 08:26 British Summer Time
Ozzy’s cortege will be led by Birmingham band Bostin’ Brass.
They played at an event at New Street Station when Ozzy the mechanical bull, created for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, was unveiled by Sharon Osbourne at his new home.
Band leader Aaron Diaz says he is both nervous and honoured to be taking part.
“It’s certainly high pressure,” the trumpet player said, adding, “you do feel a weight of responsibility.”
“In the last couple of days it’s been amazing the sentiment the city feels towards Ozzy, the pride – he’s one of Birmingham’s own,” he said.
“We’re really going to enjoy playing a fitting tribute to him and being part of the crowd of thousands that’s going to turn out on the day.”