A new exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath has opened in Birmingham's Grand Central, drawing praise from fans as a fitting tribute to the late rock star.
Free Display Features Over 50 Iconic Photos
The 60-metre display, curated by Central BID, features more than 50 images taken by renowned rock photographers Mark ‘WEISSGUY’ Weiss and Ross Halfin. The photos include shots of Ozzy on his famous throne, as well as images of bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
Visitors can also pose for an 'ultimate rock selfie moment' that allows them to join the historic line-up. The exhibition opened on Friday, July 3, and is free to the public.
Visitor Reactions
Young fan Reggie told BirminghamLive he thought the exhibition was "really nice," though his favourite Ozzy namesake was Ozzy the Bull at New Street station. Another visitor, Edward Creighton, described the display as "fantastic."
"[It's] a celebration of Ozzy and his life," Creighton said. "Black Sabbath is huge in Birmingham and huge to members of the community. I couldn't be here last year [for the Back to the Beginning concert] so it's fantastic to celebrate the heavy metal history in Birmingham."
Ozzy's Legacy in Birmingham
Ozzy Osbourne, often called the "Prince of Darkness," died last July at age 76, just after his final performance at the Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham. Since then, numerous tributes have appeared across the city, including the Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which runs until September.
