An enormous mechanical bull that appeared on the 2022 Commonwealth Video games opening ceremony has been named after Ozzy Osbourne.
The identify of the 33foot (10metre) tall sculpture was announcwed yesterday (June 22) after a public vote was revealed.
The bull, Ozzy, was initially meant to be dismantled, however after a public outcry it should now transfer to a everlasting dwelling at Birmingham New Road railway station.
“I’m completely blown away,” mentioned the Black Sabbath frontman, who carried out on the closing ceremony (through BBC).
“Thanks for all of your votes. And Birmingham without end,” he added.
. @BBCBreakfast revealing the Bull’s identify. Thanks to all who voted #BirminghamForever #Birmingham pic.twitter.com/y0p3PfVHNZ
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) June 23, 2023
The bull is known as OZZY. Thanks to all who voted. Birmingham Without end! #unitedkingdom #birmingham #westmidlands #bull pic.twitter.com/LbPhJEaHtk
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) June 22, 2023
The petition to avoid wasting the sculpture obtained virtually 10,000 signatures, and greater than 28,000 votes had been forged the rename the construction, which was initially referred to as ‘Raging Bull’.
West Midlands mayor Andy Road mentioned the general public “couldn’t have made a clearer alternative”.
“Like folks proper throughout our area, I can not wait to see Ozzy take delight of place in New Road Station in a triumphant homecoming this summer time – proudly bearing the identify of the Prince of Darkness himself.”
Community Rail chair Lord Peter Hendy additionally mentioned “it really exhibits how a lot affection folks have for this star of the Commonwealth Video games”, including: “I can’t await it to be unveiled on the station concourse in time for the primary anniversary of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Video games.”
Final month, Osbourne has revealed in a brand new interview that he needs to maintain performing, regardless of retiring from touring earlier this 12 months.
Ozzy Osbourne introduced his retirement from touring on February 1, calling off his European and UK tour dates within the course of. His retirement announcement got here following a fall at his Los Angeles dwelling which required neck surgical procedure.
