Ozzy Osbourne played his final concert with his band Black Sabbath in his hometown of Birmingham last month, but he passed away at the age of 76.
Ozzy Osbourne reportedly tried to trademark his ‘Prince of Darkness’ nickname just days before he died at the age of 76. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away shortly after his farewell gig with the band in his hometown of Birmingham last month.
The heavy metal legend, who spawned smash hits like Paranoid and War Pigs, is said to have applied for the trademark to sell clothes, games, and accessories in perhaps an attempt to provide for his family, including his 72-year-old wife Sharon, after he passed away.
The late frontman is reportedly requested in both the US and the UK. A request for “entertainment services, namely providing non-downloadable pre-recorded music via a website, is requested in a request that was allegedly sent to the US Patent and Trademark Office.
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Permission has yet to be granted in America, though it’s thought Ozzy has already had the ‘Prince of Darkness’ trademark approved in the UK, according to The Sun.
Though Ozzy is gone devastating fans around the world, he could appear on stage again in the future, as Black Sabbath trademarked their name in virtual reality – which means they could return as holograms.
It follows in the footsteps of bands like ABBA, who have already used avatars for their London show, Voyage, which has been running since 2022 and features younger versions of themselves.
Similar documents were filed by Black Sabbath 20 years ago, and the band may file them again if necessary. The use of “production and presentation of animation and other special effects” is trademarked by Papers. Other artists have engaged in similar behavior.
Ozzy was laid to rest in Buckinghamshire at a private service attended by his close family and friends on Thursday. Among music royalty attending the funeral were Elton John, Metallica’s James Hetfield, Marilyn Manson, punk singer Yungblud, Rob Zombie, and Ozzy’s guitarist Zakk Wylde.
In keeping with the rockstar’s wishes, he was buried in the grounds of his sprawling family home where he shared many happy memories with wife Sharon, and where he spent his final weeks.
Thousands also lined the streets of Birmingham, where he made one final trip through his home city as his hearse travelled from the Aston Villa football ground through the city centre.
Although a cause of death has not been determined, the singer had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and had been in poor health for some time. Our family has learned that our dear Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning, according to a statement from his family, with more depressing words than words can express. He was surrounded by love and his family. At this time, we ask that everyone respects our family’s privacy.
Kelly, her middle daughter, and her famous father, took to social media to express gratitude to the fans. She remarked, “I’ve sat down a hundred times and don’t know if the words will ever feel like enough. “But from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
“I’ve truly been able to carry myself through the most difficult time of my life thanks to the love, support, and beautiful messages I’ve received from so many of you.” More than I can possibly explain, every kind word, every shared memory, and every bit of compassion have meant.
“Grief is a strange thing; it sneaks up on you in waves; I won’t be okay for a while; but knowing that my family is not the one who suffers” makes a difference. I’m keeping my eyes on the legacy that has been left behind, as well as the love. I appreciate you visiting. I adore you all so much.
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Source: Mirror
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