Pioneering British heavy metal icons Black Sabbath are on track to be given prestigious honors by their hometown of Birmingham, England. 
	On Tuesday (Jan. 28), Birmingham City Council will receive recommendations that the four founding members of the band – vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward – each be given the honorary title of City Freeman. The title recognizes the contributions that the…

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Black Sabbath Recommended for Prestigious Hometown Honors

The heavy metal band and late poet are seen as core parts of Birmingham's cultural heritage.

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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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Black Sabbath to be bestowed with Birmingham's Freedom Of The City

Ozzy Osbourne and the three founding band members will be made Freemen of the City of Birmingham - joining the likes of Cadbury founder and former Prime Minister

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Proud Brummies Black Sabbath set to receive long-standing honour

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Birmingham considering giving city awards to Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah

Birmingham City Council has announced that the members of Black Sabbath are set to be given Freedom of the City. The honorary title of City Freeman is awarded to people in recognition of their service to the city and is one of the oldest traditional ceremonies in the country.
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BLACK SABBATH To Be Honoured By Birmingham City Council; Band Members Issue Statements

Black Sabbath will be honored in Birmingham, the city that saw its music and legacy born. The band will receive the title “Freedom of the City”, an honor reserved for few and that recognizes its cultural contributions. This recognition highlights its impact as pioneers of heavy metal and ambassadors of the city. The original quartet, formed by Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, met in Aston, Birmingham, in 1968. Since then, …

Black Sabbath será homenajeado en Birmingham, la ciudad que vio nacer su música y legado. La banda recibirá el título “Freedom of the City”, un honor reservado para pocos y que reconoce sus contribuciones culturales. Este reconocimiento destaca su impacto como pioneros del heavy metal y embajadores de la ciudad. El cuarteto original, formado por Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler y Bill Ward, se reunió en Aston, Birmingham, en 1968. Desde …

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Black Sabbath receives Birmingham's highest honor

Black Sabbath’s founding members are set to be honoured with the Freedom Of The City by Birmingham City Council. Black Sabbath – originally comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – formed in the Birmingham suburb of Aston in 1968 and will be honoured for their service to their hometown. Proud Brumme Ozzy admitted he has “shocked” to have been chosen for the “very special commendation”…

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Birmingham To Award Black Sabbath With Freedom of the City

Members of BLACK SABBATH are set to be given Freedom Of The City. The honorary title of City Freeman is awarded to people in recognition of their service to the city and is one of the oldest traditional ceremonies in the country. A report is to go to city council next Tuesday, January 28 recommendin...

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BLACK SABBATH Members Honored By Birmingham City Council

Black Sabbath’s original lineup are set to be recognised for their cultural contributions to the City Of Birmingham.The four-piece – vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler

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“I’m still amazed to this day that no one outside of Birmingham can understand a word I say!” Founding Black Sabbath members to be awarded with Freedom Of The City honour by Birmingham City Council

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