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Ozzy Osbourne Awarded Freedom Of Birmingham

After being awarded the Freedom of Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne “couldn’t be happier.”

Scheduled to receive the British honor, the now 76-year-old music icon (and his Black Sabbath bandmates) truly cherish being recognized by his home city, according to his wife, Sharon Osbourne.

In a statement to BBC Radio WM, Ozzy’s 72-year old spouse, who’s has been married to the musician since 1982, said:

“He couldn’t be happier right now – it’s come at a great time for him.” “It’s who Ozzy is, he’s never ever been one of these people who when you get fame you try and pretend to be something you’re not. He’s just Ozzy from Brum.” “That’s what he is and he’s never tried to be anything else.” “He owes so much to Birmingham, it’s his blood, that’s who he is.”

Though Sharon and Ozzy have lived in the United States for decades, the couple are eager to return home to the United Kingdom one day.

Said Sharon: “He’s dying to come home. And that’s what’s been a bit tough.” “Each time we make arrangements to come, something happens that he can’t do it, and he’s desperate to come home.”

The first manager of Black Sabbath, Jim Simpson, has hailed Ozzy as the “most famous Brummie of all time” and has also credited Black Sabbath for inspiring “eight or ten or 12 other forms of heavy rock”, stating:

“The impact of Sabbath is worldwide, it’s not just on this city.” “They single-handedly invented a style of heavy rock which in turn has inspired eight or ten or 12 other forms of heavy rock. Not many bands can claim to do that.” “Ask yourself who is the most famous Brummie of all time? I think it’s Ozzy.”

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Author: Saul Goode

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