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.
17. Richard Tandy
Richard Tandy, the keyboardist in the rock band Electric Light Orchestra attended Moseley School | Getty Images
18. Laura Mvula
Birmingham-born singer Laura Mvula attended Swanshurst School for girls in Moseley Photo: Danny Kasirye
19. Roger Taylor - Duran Duran star
Duran Duran's drummer attended Castle Bromwich Juniors and Park Hall School | Getty Images
20. Nick Rhodes
Duran Duran's keyboardist attended Woodrush High School in Wythall | David Jackson