A campaign to reopen one of Birmingham’s most historic music venues is gaining major traction, following the death of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne. Loading audio...

More than 27,000 people have signed a petition to save The Crown pub, a now-shuttered venue in the city centre where Black Sabbath played their very first gig.

Closed for 11 years, the pub sits on Station Street – an area under threat from redevelopment plans that could see it, the UK’s oldest working cinema, and Britain’s longest-running Repertory Theatre torn down in favour of a new tower block.

Last year, Ozzy and his wife Sharon Osbourne were made aware of the proposals – and their reaction speaks volumes.

Ozzy Osbourne wants Birmingham's The Crown pub to be saved

Since the legendary rocker died last month, the

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