Ozzy Osbourne's Final Wish: A Celebration of Thanks Over Tears

The Music World Mourns: Ozzy Osbourne's Final Curtain Call Revealed!

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne left us far too soon, passing away at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning. The music world is still reeling from the shock, but it seems that before his untimely departure, Ozzy had some final plans in store for his farewell tour.

In a series of interviews with thescholarlynote.com, Ozzy revealed his plans for his funeral, which he insisted would be a celebration rather than a mope-fest. The metal icon wanted to make sure that his loved ones would remember him with a smile, not tears.

"I don't want my funeral to be sad," Ozzy told thescholarlynote.com back in 2011. "I want it to be a time to say 'thanks.' There'll be no harping on the bad times. It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives, so by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky."

Ozzy even joked about playing a prank at his own funeral, revealing that he'd love to have a video played where he asks a doctor for a second opinion on his death. "I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy," he quipped.

But despite his cheeky sense of humor, Ozzy also revealed that he wanted to keep things personal by choosing a song that was meaningful to him. In an interview with NME in 2016, he confessed that he'd always wanted to have A Day In The Life by The Beatles played at his funeral. "I really need a few more years to think this over, but probably something from 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band or Revolver," he said.

Ozzy's love for the Fab Four was no secret, and he often credited them with inspiring him to become a musician himself. He even revealed that he became an avid fan after hearing their 1964 hit She Loves You.

As news of Ozzy's passing spread like wildfire, fans from around the world took to social media to pay tribute to the rock legend. But amidst the outpouring of grief and tributes, one thing was clear: Ozzy Osbourne left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

Born in Aston, Birmingham, Ozzy grew up surrounded by the city's rich musical heritage. He formed Black Sabbath with his bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward in 1968, and their debut album was released just a year later. The rest, as they say, is history.

Black Sabbath went on to become one of the most influential bands in rock history, pioneering the heavy metal genre that would go on to shape the sound of countless other acts. Ozzy's powerful vocals and larger-than-life persona made him an icon of rock 'n' roll, and his farewell tour was a fitting tribute to his illustrious career.

As we say goodbye to this rock legend, it's clear that Ozzy Osbourne will always be remembered as a true original, a rebel with a cause who left his mark on the world.