Bid To Rename Birmingham Airport After OZZY OSBOURNE
December 27, 2012, 11 years ago
Martin Fricker of The Mirror reports:
If an idea to rename a city airport after one local hero takes off, BLACK SABBATH fans will be very happy.
Birmingham Airport could be called after the band’s legendary frontman, OZZY OSBOURNE.
Council chiefs are considering following in the footsteps of Liverpool and Belfast airports by honouring a hometown star.
Jim Simpson, the record company boss who discovered the heavy metal band, backed the plans.
"Ozzy might not always have been a paragon of virtue, but he is a genuine, flesh and blood Brummie.”Residents in Britain’s second city are likely to support the idea.
Councillor Philip Parkin confirmed talks had taken place to honour Black Sabbath.
Asked about changing the name of Birmingham International Airport, he said: "It’s an interesting idea and I’ve got an open mind."
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