Birmingham and the West Midlands has always been a major centre for great music.
The city has consistently had an influential music scene over the years. Known as the birthplace of heavy metal with Black Sabbath, to the reggae sounds of UB40 and classic rock provided by Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie, Brummies are proud of the city’s musical heritage.
If you went to the same school as one of Brum’s pop and rock stars, then you’ll definitely have grown up hearing stories about them.
Schools across the region are deservingly proud of their famous alumni, who have gone on to achieve highly after their time in education.
We’re taking a look at the 26 musicians who were ex-students in the city, and which Birmingham schools they studied at.
5. Ali Campbell & UB40
UB40's Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Brian Travers and James Brown all attended the Moseley School of Art | Getty Images
6. Robert Plant
Ok, this one may just be outside Birmingham, but we had to include the legendary Led Zeppelin frontman who was born in West Bromwich and attended the Stourbridge school | Getty Images
7. Denny Laine
Denny Laine co-founded two major rock bands: the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings band. He played guitar in the Moody Blues from 1964 to 1966. Born in Tyseley, he attended Yardleys School Photo: Randy Shropshire
8. Jamelia
Born in Handsworth, the ‘Superstar’ and ‘So High’ singer attended the Tudor Grange Academy before her rise to stardom | Getty