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.
13. Ozzy the Bull at New Street
The mechanical bull created by the special effects company Artem was the star of the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 at Alexander Stadium. The bull, named after the Prince of Darkness of course, was unveiled at Birmingham's New Street station in 2023 and is another great tribute to Birmingham's favourite son | BirminghamWorld
14. The Black Sabbath Bench
The Black Sabbath Bench is one of the city's main tributes to celebrate the metal legends. The bench which overlooks the canal on Broad Street. The bench was first unveiled on in February 2019 at Saint Luke's Church, on Gas street before being placed permanently on Broad Street. Tony Iommi attended the opening at the time. | google
15. Tribute to Ozzy in Wetherspoons
A artwork panel featuring Ozzy is also on display at the Wetherspoons pub inside New Street station. The panel is based on an iconic picture in which Ozzy can be seen lifting up the Quiet Riot musician Randy Rhoads as he plays his polka dot guitar while on stage in Illinois in 1982. | Fionnuala Bourke
16. Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Sabbath played at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in 2022. Ozzy was great form at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr as he and Tommy Iommi played the classic Sabbath tunes Iron Man and Paranoid. But this shouldn't be the last time Ozzy plays in Birmingham. Sharon revealed recently that he is planning homecoming shows at Villa Park later this year - fingers crossed! | Getty Images