JULY 6, 2007 – Ozzy Osbourne became the first artist to be honored on Birmingham England’s own Hollywood-style Walk of Fame. The singer, from Aston, told more than 1,000 fans on Broad Street that the brass paving star meant more to him that than any Hollywood accolade.The criteria for a person to have their star added to the walk include that they must have performed at one of Birmingham’s major venues such as the International Convention Centre (ICC), National Indoor Arena (NIA), Symphony Hall and The Rep theatre. They must also be originally from the area or have prominent links with Birmingham and the Midlands region. The walk honors the residents of the city who have made a significant contribution in the categories of music, television, film, radio, theatre, sport, business and literacy.Organizers named other local pop stars who could be joining Ozzy for the walk included Duran Duran, Jamelia, Robert Plant and UB40.
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