I read with interest last week that Ozzy Osbourne is to recieve a star in Brum's new walk of fame - similar to the one in Hollywood .
Fair do's to him I say. A normal working class boy who had a less than happy childhood and despite a checkered past, has grown to be one of the most loved exports from our fair city.
A few years ago, all Ozzy was known for was urinating against the Alamo and more infamously for biting the head off a bird. His career had floundered from the minds of so many and although Black Sabbath were still known, Ozzy was fading into obscurity.
And then came along the TV show, which I admit I was a big fan of. Ozzy and his family so dysfunctional and warts and all, yet vulnerable, and despite all the swearing, dog do-do's and problems they were a normal loving family who held together where most wouldn't.
Ozzy touched the heart of the nation and the world again and through the show and his Ozzfest Tour's has become a much loved son again.
So from me to Ozzy, congrats!