Black Sabbath Recommended for Prestigious Hometown Honors
"I’m honored and, at the same time, shocked that I would have ever been considered for this very special commendation," said Ozzy Osbourne.
Black Sabbath and Zephaniah considered for city honours
The heavy metal band and late poet are seen as core parts of Birmingham's cultural heritage.
Black Sabbath To Receive Prestigious Honor By Birmingham City Council
The pioneering heavy metal band from Birmingham, England is slated to receive the prestigious title of City Freeman from their hometown’s city council next week.
Founding Black Sabbath members to be awarded with Freedom Of The City honour by Birmingham City Council
The original lineup of Osbourne, Iommi, Butler and Ward will join just 50 others in being recognised as Freemen by the City Of Birmingham
Council announces plans to honour Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah
All four members of Black Sabbath are set to be given the Freedom of Birmingham as part of plans which would also see late poet and actor Benjamin Zephaniah officially honoured by the city.A report due to go before a meeting of Birmingham City Council on Tuesday next week recommends that each founding member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band – Ozzy Osbourne,
Black Sabbath to be Given Honorary Title by Birmingham City Council
The love fest between Birmingham City Council and legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath will continue into 2025, as officials in the band’s hometown announced they’ll be bestowing one of the city’s most prestigious awards — the honorary title of City Freeman.
Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah to be awarded for services to the city of Birmingham
It's been a Hard Road but the Back Street Kids are being honoured with a Freedom of the City award for their service to Birmingham.
Council to honour ‘Birmingham legends’ Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah
Birmingham City Council is set to honour the members of heavy metal band Black Sabbath and posthumously award a medal to poet and campaigner Benjamin Zephaniah.
Black Sabbath to be bestowed with Birmingham's Freedom Of The City
Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward will be recgonised for their service to their hometown of Birmingham.
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