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  • 1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

    Black Sabbath's original manager Jim Simpson recalls a time when Black Sabbath were blocked from local free gigsHeavy metal band Black Sabbath pictured with the silver discs they received for the album "Technical Ecstasy". Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. August 10, 1977(Image: Mirrorpix)Black Sabbath's first manager has revealed how the band was blocked from playing free live gigs for Brummies in city parks in the early days of the iconic band's formation.

  • 1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

    Beer steins are kept in the freezer and you can sup from them on the sunny new city centre terraceA crisp, frozen pint on Colmore Row(Image: Kirsty Bosley)"I'm telling you with some confidence, this is the coldest pint in town," Jesse said as the frozen glass he held started dripping in the early evening sun. We were outside The Colmore Tap, a Grade II-listed old bank-turned-pub just around the corner from busy New Street.

  • 1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

    What's OnOriginally, the cheapest pass to be at Villa Park Stadium for Back To The Beginning was £197.50Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi at the announcement of the Back To The Beginning show (Image: Getty Images for Live Nation UK)Get the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.

  • 1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

    What's OnThe chippy was nominated for a Deliveroo Restaurant of the Year Award just two months agoThe Cod's Scallops at Harborne High StreetGet the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsAppA Harborne fish and chip shop has announced it will close just two months after being nominated for a major award.

  • 2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

    Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has opened Working Class Hero, an exhibition celebrating Ozzy Osbourne's rise to fame"Oh my god, is that really Sharon?!" an Ozzy Osbourne fan yelped as they clapped eyes on the icon, small of stature but undoubtedly one of the biggest forces in the rock n' roll industry. I nodded, stepping back to avoid getting an electric shock from the crackling energy seeing her had generated.

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Kirsty Bosley
Kirsty Bosley @Bozzers
9 Jun 25

Tell you what. I'm picking up what The Wolf is putting down over there on Constitution Hill. Very good roasts for one's constitush. https://t.co/s1DFwljrHX

Kirsty Bosley
Kirsty Bosley @Bozzers
6 Jun 25

No tickets? No problemo. We're all gewing! https://t.co/TAucVX6An1

Kirsty Bosley
Kirsty Bosley @Bozzers
6 Jun 25

BREAKING: Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park Stadium will be live streamed. Here's everything you need to know, including a first look at exclusive merch. https://t.co/TAucVX6An1 #BlackSabbath