Ozzy Osbourne is arguably Birmingham’s most famous musician.
The Prince of Darkness is known around the world for being the lead singer of legendary rock group - and heavy metal pioneers - Black Sabbath.
The War Pigs and Paranoid singer also embarked on a successful solo career post Sabbath, helping to put Birmingham on the map long before Peaky Blinders became a global phenomenon. Ozzy grew up in Aston, which is where he developed his love for music as a teenager.
Ozzy left school in Birmingham at the age of 15 and was employed as a construction site labourer, trainee plumber, apprentice toolmaker, car factory horn-tuner, and slaughterhouse worker across the city. Before Sabbath rose to fame Ozzy and the group played many shows across Birmingham, and they have since been honoured at certain locations across the city.
We've taken a look at the areas and venues of Birmingham that are strongly associated with Ozzy.

5. Drinks at The Bartons Arms, Aston
Ozzy used to drink in and around Aston and one pub he frequented was the Barton Arms. The pub closed its doors recently with the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy and Ozzy were all notable patrons in the past. | Google Maps

6. Old Lucas Industries factory site, Hockley
After he left school, Ozzy worked as a construction site labourer, trainee plumber, apprentice toolmaker, car factory horn-tuner, and slaughterhouse worker. He worked at the Lucas Industries car plant which was located on Great King Street in Hockley, pictured here | google

7. The Witton Arms, Witton
Ozzy used to work in a slaughterhouse near the The Witton Arms in Aston. He was also known to pop into the pub from time to time in 1967 | Witton Arms

8. Black Sabbath's first gigs
Before they played shows in London, Sabbath cut their teeth playing gigs in their home city. They played their first shows under the band name Earth at The Crown on 65 Station Street (corner of Hill Street and Station Street) in the city centre. They then went on to change their name to Black Sabbath. They played their very first gig under that name at the pub. | BCC