Two Black Sabbath superfans did one thing that left Sharon and Kelly Osbourne able to muster just two words

Love stories come in all shapes and sizes.

But one couple just wrote theirs in heavy metal.

And two Black Sabbath superfans did one thing that left Sharon and Kelly Osbourne able to muster just two words.

A surprise proposal by the Black Sabbath Bridge

Anton Greve and Sam Bok traveled from The Netherlands to London for what Bok thought was a simple vacation with her boyfriend.

The couple planned a day trip to Birmingham, England to follow in the footsteps of their musical hero, Ozzy Osbourne.

Birmingham is where Black Sabbath formed in 1968 and became the godfathers of heavy metal music.

Their itinerary included the city's famous Black Sabbath Bridge on Broad Street, a landmark dedicated to the band since 2019.

The bridge features a steel bench with images of the original Black Sabbath lineup etched into the metal — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.¹

What Bok didn't know was that Greve had something else planned.

When they arrived at the bridge, Greve dropped to one knee and pulled out a ring box.

The 23-year-old proposed right there on the bridge, with the metal legends looking on from their permanent seats.

"I still can't describe what happened to me," Bok wrote on Instagram. "What I thought would be a day trip to Birmingham, following in Ozzy's footsteps, turned out to be the best day of my life."²

The rings themselves were a tribute to another rock legend — designed to look like Lemmy Kilmister's distinctive eye jewelry.

"The love of my life proposed to me, on the Black Sabbath Bridge, in front of Ozzy and the band and got us the rings I've been dreaming of for years," Bok continued.³

The bridge that became a shrine

The Black Sabbath Bridge wasn't always a landmark.

Birmingham officially renamed the Broad Street canal bridge and unveiled the commemorative bench in June 2019.⁴

Band members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler arrived on a narrowboat to unveil the tribute, with thousands of fans celebrating the moment.

The bench was designed by Dubai-based architect Mohammed Osama, a Black Sabbath superfan who campaigned for the memorial.

Egyptian artist Tarek Abdelkawi created the detailed etchings of each band member.

"The bridge name and commemorative bench are both terrific, and we're thrilled that everyone can now enjoy what has become a special location for Black Sabbath history," Iommi said at the unveiling.⁵

The location holds special significance — it's near where the band members once posed for an early press photo.

Birmingham has embraced its reputation as the birthplace of heavy metal, and the bridge has become a pilgrimage site for fans worldwide.

After Ozzy Osbourne's death in July 2025 at age 76, the bridge transformed into something even more meaningful.

Fans covered the bench with flowers, bottles of Jack Daniel's, toy bats, and heartfelt notes honoring the Prince of Darkness.⁶

During Osbourne's funeral procession through Birmingham, his widow Sharon and children Kelly, Jack, and Aimee stopped at the bridge.

Sharon was visibly emotional as she laid flowers and read tributes from fans before flashing Ozzy's signature peace sign to the crowd.⁷

A blessing from the Osbourne family

The couple's engagement post went viral after they shared photos of the proposal on Instagram.

Bok told the BBC they caught the attention of Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, who both liked the post.⁸

"It was pretty awesome and felt like some kind of blessing from the Osbourne family," Bok said.

For two superfans who have followed Black Sabbath for years, that acknowledgment meant everything.

The 24-year-old bride-to-be and her 23-year-old fiancé spent their engagement day touring other Sabbath landmarks around Birmingham.

They visited the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's Ozzy exhibition and the historic Crown pub, where Black Sabbath played their very first gig.⁹

The couple, who have known each other for more than a decade and dated for two years, plan to get married around Halloween.

"I still can't describe what happened. What I thought would be a day trip to Birmingham, following in Ozzy's footsteps, turned out to be the best day of our lives," Bok told Birmingham Live.¹⁰

Why this story matters

Plenty of couples get engaged at concerts these days.

But Greve didn't propose during some show where security guards would've kicked them out for blocking the aisle.

He proposed at a steel bench in Birmingham with Ozzy Osbourne's face carved into it — and the Osbourne family saw the photos.

Greve and Bok traveled across Europe to pay homage to a band that formed when their grandparents were young.

Birmingham's decision to honor Black Sabbath with a permanent landmark created a space where fans can connect with the band's legacy.

The city credits Black Sabbath with raising its cultural profile and putting Birmingham on the global music map.

For working-class kids from Aston in 1968, Black Sabbath members created something that would outlast them all — a sound that inspired millions and a legacy that brings couples together decades later.

The bridge covered in tributes after Ozzy's death showed how deeply the band's music still resonates with fans worldwide.

Now it's become the backdrop for new love stories, written by fans who understand that some music is worth building a life around.

Greve and Bok will have a story to tell for the rest of their lives — and the Osbourne family knows about it.

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¹ "Black Sabbath Bridge," Atlas Obscura, August 25, 2025.

² Sharon and Kelly Osbourne React After Black Sabbath Superfans Get Engaged by Bridge Dedicated to the Band, People Magazine, November 3, 2025.

³ Ibid.

⁴ "Black Sabbath Bridge," CityDays, April 19, 2024.

⁵ "Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler celebrate Black Sabbath Bridge dedication in Birmingham, England," Consequence, June 26, 2019.

⁶ "'He Was Rock Royalty': Ozzy Osbourne Fans Gather for Emotional Farewell at Funeral," Rolling Stone, July 31, 2025.

⁷ "Ozzy Osbourne Funeral: Sharon Osbourne, Fans Pay Tribute in Birmingham," Variety, July 30, 2025.

⁸ Sharon and Kelly Osbourne React After Black Sabbath Superfans Get Engaged by Bridge Dedicated to the Band, People Magazine, November 3, 2025.

⁹ Ibid.

¹⁰ Ibid.