Black Sabbath guitarist to be honoured in Birmingham ceremony

Tony Iommi is to be added to the Walk Of Stars in Birmingham.

The Aston-born Black Sabbath guitarist will have his name added to the Broad Street walk on November 23 in a ceremony led by Kerrang! Radio DJ Johnny Doom.

“It’s really an honour,” says Iommi. “It’s so nice being recognised by your hometown.”

Tags: Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi

Posted by Simon at 03:21PM | November 7, 2008

About time.

Finally he's getting the recognition he deserves for the creation of the sound of heavy metal :D

Posted by Joel | November 7, 2008 6:58 PM | Reply to this

About time.

Finally he's getting the recognition he deserves for the creation of the sound of heavy metal :D

Posted by Joel | November 7, 2008 6:58 PM | Reply to this

WOW!

WOW! finally Tony Iommi is gettin recognised 4 that sweet sound he created

\M/

Posted by James | November 7, 2008 9:11 PM | Reply to this

cool

finally, KERRANG write something WORTH reading about! :P

ALL HAIL IOMMI!!!!!

WE'RE NOT WORTHY

WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!!!!!

:) lol

Posted by mark | November 8, 2008 1:38 AM | Reply to this

this is news?

this was announced months ago.

kerrang are getting beat on news by the birmingham news,which is well known for being shit.

not even the NME anymore.

you should be ashamed

Posted by beck | November 9, 2008 12:59 PM | Reply to this

Iommi

finally the god father of heavy metal (who is a lefty) is getting recognised for his godly art.

Posted by luke | November 9, 2008 6:33 PM | Reply to this

it rocked

i went and it was wicked!!!! made my year Tony has been my hero since i was like 5, u rock dude thanks for a great night, oh and johnny doom was great too :)

Posted by Crystal | November 23, 2008 9:57 PM | Reply to this