Former BLACK SABBATH / MOVE / ELO Drummer Bev Bevan Honored In Birmingham
April 29, 2011, 13 years ago
According to Birminghammail.net, rock stars and pop fans joined together to pay tribute to Brummie music legend Bev Bevan when he was presented with a prestigious Walk Of Stars’ plaque at a special charity night to honour the former, BLACK SABBATH, MOVE and ELO drummer.
He was joined on stage by Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, comedian Jasper Carrott, guitarist Trevor Burton and rock and roll star Raymond Froggatt as they rocked the city’s Gatecrasher nightclub to celebrate the award.
Iommi and Carrott have already been honoured with a Star, funded by traders’ group the Broad Street Business Improvement District.
The all-star line-up played a memorable gig following the presentation of the Star in recognition of his work for the city and rock music. The band played a hit-packed set featuring songs from Bev’s career such as Move rockers 'Fire Brigade', 'Flowers In the Rain' and 'California Man'. They also belted out a host of classics like 'Summertime Blues' and 'Go Now', the chart-topping ballad by Birmingham band THE MOODY BLUES.
The Star was presented by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Coun Len Gregory, who said: “The line-up for this celebration is amazing. We are all here to honour a legend worthy of a place on the Walk of Stars.”
An emotional Bev wiped away a tear as he spoke about the award.
“I am really touched by this honour. I never thought it would come to this when I started playing drums as a young schoolboy in Sparkhill. To think the star will be set into the pavement for ever is unbelievable,” added Bev.
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Check out photos of Bevan Bevan being honoured at BBC News.
