To say Birmingham has produced its fair share of talent over the years would be an understatement.
The city has a rich history of being a creative spot which has meant that some of the finest bands and musicians that the country has produced. There are also many brilliant comedians and actors who were born and bred in Birmingham.
It's fair to say Birmingham has had its fair share of famous faces over the years.
Here's a look back at some of these Birmingham celebrities at the beginning of their career and throughout it as they have become familiar household names.
1. Ozzy Osbourne
The Black Sabbath icon is pictured performing here in the early 1980s. Ozzy grew up in Aston
2. Julie Walters DBE
Birmingham-born actress and writer Julie Walters, pictured on December 12 1984. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Julie grew up in Edgbaston before starring in big films such as Educating Rita and Harry Potter
3. Jasper Carrott
Birmingham comedian and actor Jasper Carrott wearing an ELO T-shirt, London, 3rd October 1975. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)
4. Black Sabbath
Birmingham's biggest band Black Sabbath pose for a group portrait with gold discs, London, 1973, L-R Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler.