Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are regularly celebrated in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, UK with local landmarks, art displays and installations. However, with the July 05th live sendoff for both of the iconic heavy metal entities rapidly approaching, two new exhibitions have been planned.
From June 25th through to September 28th, Osbourne‘s journey in metal will be showcased via an exhibit at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. That free-to-enter exhibition takes its name from Osbourne‘s 1995 track and will showcase numerous awards he’s received from throughout the years, including accolades relating to his five GRAMMY Award wins, his Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, various platinum and gold records, as well as photography, video footage and more highlighting his journey to becoming a heavy metal legend.
Also planned to be unveiled on June 25th is a free outdoor Black Sabbath photography exhibition in Victoria Square, as well as a new mural paying tribute to the band done by Mr Murals, which will be in place on Navigation Street outside New Street Station. Ozzy‘s wife and long-time manager Sharon Osbourne stated of these honors:
“Ozzy is proof that no matter where you start in life, with passion, grit, and a little bit of madness, you can achieve the extraordinary. This exhibition is a thank you to the fans and the city of Birmingham — the place where it all began. We’re so proud to bring it home.”
Sam Watson, who serves as the chair of the Central Business Improvement District of Birmingham added:
“Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath helped shape modern music and put Birmingham on the global cultural map. These exhibitions are a celebration of our city’s creativity, heritage and influence — and a chance for fans to walk in the footsteps of legends.”
Sara Wajid and Zak Mensah, Who share the CEO role at Birmingham Museums Trust, went on to say:
“We are incredibly proud to host this prestigious exhibition dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne — a true Brummie icon whose influence spans generations and continents. Celebrating the life and achievements of someone so deeply connected to the city aligns perfectly with our mission to reflect and share Birmingham’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. We can’t wait to welcome visitors from near and far.”
Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne‘s farewell show ‘Back To The Beginning‘ will be held July 05th at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK and will be livestreamed across the internet and feature a jaw-dropping roster of talent that includes the likes of Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira and many more.
