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.
9. Jeff Lynne: Alderlea Boys’ Secondary School, Shard End
ELO co-founder Jeff Lynne was born in Pype Hayes, attending Alderlea Boys’ Secondary School Photo: Getty Images
10. Steve Winwood
Born in Handsworth, legendary The Spencer Davis Group guitarist Steve Winwood attended the Great Barr School | Getty
11. Lady Leshurr
Rapper Lady Leshuur attended the Archbishop Grimshaw School in Fordbridge, Birmingham | Getty Images
12. Geezer Butler
Black Sabbath's bassist Geezer Butler was also born in Birmingham. He attended Birmingham's prestigious Holte Grammar School in 1960 | Getty Images