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Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham: Prince of Darkness greeted by huge crowds to have Midland Metro tram named in his honour

Ozzy Osbourne was greeted by hundreds of fans young and old as he opened a tram named in his honour in Birmingham today.

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The Aston born metal legend arrived in the city centre at around 11am.

The ceremony took place outside New Look in Corporation Street when a new stop has recently been installed.

Standing before a huge crowd of fans the star said: "It's good to be here, thank you very much. Being with Sabbath has been an incredible journey.

"Once a Brummie, always a Brummie."

Also at the event was Councillor John Clancy, the leader of Birmingham City Council, who said: "We have one of Birmingham's greatest exports to the world here today.

"He is the Prince of Darkness."

See a gallery of pictures from the event here

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