Eight days after his death, Ozzy Osbourne will make his final journey through his home city of Birmingham as fans, friends and family say goodbye. The Black Sabbath singer's body will be taken in a hearse through the city on Wednesday, on the way to his private funeral.

Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22 at age 76, will be honored by his family with a funeral befitting the star’s infectious spirit, a source tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story.

Geezer Butler honored Ozzy Osbourne with a moving tribute, reflecting on their early days, lifelong bond, and emotional final show in Birmingham.

As for "Mama, I'm Coming Home," the song peaked at No. 28 on the Hot 100 in April 1992 as a single from Osbourne's sixth solo album No More Tears. It hit No. 2 on Mainstream Rock Airplay.

Lzzy Hale, whose band Halestorm was among the groups chosen as a supporting act for Black Sabbath's July 5 farewell concert in Birmingham, England, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue that her memories of Ozzy Osborne — who died July 22 at 76,

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