Birmingham boasts some seriously talented exports, from movie stars and musicians to world class football players.
With the likes of ELO, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, Brum has produced many top artists over the years.
The city is known for being the birth of heavy metal, thanks to Ozzy and Sabbath, but there are numerous celebrities that come from the Second City.
From rock stars and actors, to writers and footballers, Birmingham is the birthplace of some of the biggest names across the UK and the world.
We’ve decided to take a look at Birmingham’s most famous people and where they grew up and what schools they attended.
Let’s take a look:

21. Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor grew up in north Birmingham and attended St Edmund Campion Catholic School | Getty Images

22. Ali Campbell & UB40
UB40's Ali Campbell was born in Brum, too. Ali, Earl Falconer, Brian Travers and James Brown all knew each other from Moseley School of Art Photo: Brid Spa

23. Mist
Rapper Mist is from Erdington and has recently released an album called Redemption that includes a track called Birmingham. | Getty Images

24. Steve Winwood
Handsworth-born Steve Winwood chieved fame during the 1960s and 1970s as an integral member of three major bands: the Spencer Davis Group, as well as Traffic and Blind Faith. He attended the Great Barr School, one of the first comprehensive schools. | Getty


