Birmingham exhibitions to celebrate “True Brummie Icon”

Two exhibitions of the city center dedicated to the achievements of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath should celebrate “a real brummia icon”, according to the organizers.

The shows, to coincide with the latest reunion of the group in Birmingham in July, were “thank you to the fans and the city of Birmingham – the place where it all started,” said Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife.

“Ozzy is proof that no matter where you start in life, with passion, grain and a little madness, you can achieve the extraordinary.

“We are so proud to bring him home.”

A free exhibition entitled Hero Working Class will present itself at the city’s museum and art gallery, presenting the singer’s most prestigious international honors, including the Grammy Awards and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A selection of platinum and gold discs, recognizing millions of record sales, will also be presented.

Other photographs and videos track Ozzy’s trip from “A Working Kid Aston” to become one of the most recognizable rock stars in the world.

Other images presenting the group’s archives and emblematic album illustrations will also be exhibited on Victoria Place in the city.

The artist M. Murals also created a 120 -foot wall (36.5 m) representing the four original members of Black Sabbath.

Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward are immortalized on Street navigation near the Grand Central station, creating “a perfect place for a Sabbath selfie”, said the organizers.

Exhibitions were a “celebration of creativity, heritage and influence of our city – and a chance for fans to walk in the footsteps of legends,” said Sam Watson, president of Central Bid Birmingham, who helped organize them.

Together, they form a “historical tribute to one of the most influential rock groups in history,” said the organizers.

“Celing the life and achievements of someone so deeply linked to the city aligns perfectly with our mission to reflect and share the rich and diversified cultural heritage of Birmingham,” added the joint directors of Birmingham Museums Trust, Sara Wajid and Zak Mensah.

The working class hero will take place at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery from June 25 to September 28.