Ozzy Osbourne’s fans are rallying to have Birmingham's international airport renamed in his honour following the death of the city's most famous son.
The legendary rocker and self-styled Prince of Darkness died on Tuesday aged 76 at his home in Buckinghamshire surrounded by his loved ones.
His passing came just two weeks after the proud Brummie and Black Sabbath frontman performed a farewell gig in his hometown.
Now, a “Rename Birmingham International Airport as Ozzy Osbourne International” online petition is starting to gain some traction.
Created by radio host Dan Hudson, who fronted BBC TV documentary Sashay To Hell, it is his hope that Birmingham will follow in the example of Belfast and Liverpool in how they honour their homegrown heroes.
"Naming our international airport after him would be a fitting tribute to his extraordinary career and contributions to the arts," the petition states.
"Other airports in the UK are named after their famous children (George Best International Airport in Belfast, John Lennon Airport in Liverpool) so it is only right that we do this here in Birmingham, in honour of Ozzy.
"Together, we can celebrate the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and the incredible influence our city has had on the world stage, thanks to him."
At the time of writing, the petition has more than 5,000 signatures.
The Lord mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, has made it clear that he’s a fan, describing the Crazy Train hit-maker as a "proud Brummie" who helped to put the city "on the world map".
Mr Iqbal even had the opportunity to meet him in June when he presented him and other members of Black Sabbath, including Terence “Geezer” Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward, with the freedom of Birmingham.
The band - who originally formed in the city in 1968 - were recognised for their significance to the cultural and musical identity of Birmingham and as pioneers of heavy metal in the city and beyond.
Iqbal told the PA news agency: "He (Osbourne) was very important and he was a proud Brummie. He loved the city. He will be much missed, I think, and he was loved by so many people in the city.
“I think he put Birmingham, and especially Aston, on the world map. He’s done so much for the city and we honoured him with the freedom of the city as well, which we were grateful that he came (to) and received about six weeks ago."
Adding: “He never forgot his roots, where he came from."
