This morning
A hauntingly beautiful moment unfolded at London’s Highgate Cemetery as rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was laid to rest. The intimate gathering witnessed an unforgettable tribute from one music icon to another, creating a scene that will live forever in the memories of those present.
Without fanfare or announcement, Queen guitarist Brian May quietly emerged moments before the procession began. Dressed solemnly in a long black coat, his signature silver hair cascading down his shoulders, he carried only a weathered acoustic guitar – an instrument bearing the marks of musical history.
As Ozzy’s casket began its final journey, May started walking slowly beside it. Then, in the misty morning air, he began playing the tender opening notes of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” – Ozzy’s emotional 1991 ballad about returning to loved ones.
The unamplified acoustic rendition transformed the cemetery into a sacred space. Mourners stood motionless, many with tears streaming down their faces, as May’s guitar whispered the poignant melody that suddenly carried new, heartbreaking meaning.
This spontaneous musical eulogy created a perfect farewell for the Prince of Darkness – raw, real, and deeply personal. The stripped-down performance stood in stark contrast to Ozzy’s electrifying stadium shows, yet felt just as powerful in its quiet sincerity.
The moment symbolized the unbreakable bonds between rock’s greatest icons. May, who had shared stages with Ozzy for decades, found the perfect way to honor his friend – not with speeches, but with the universal language of music.
As the final notes faded into the morning mist, attendees knew they’d witnessed something extraordinary – a farewell as legendary as Ozzy himself, and a testament to the enduring power of music to express what words cannot.
