Birmingham Walk of Stars
Birmingham Walk of Stars is installed on a section of pavement in Broad Street, Birmingham.
The Walk honours those people who have made noteworthy contributions in the categories of Music, Television, Theatre, Film, Radio, Literacy, Business and Sport.
The initial idea came from Gary Raybould, a local Birmingham man, who broached his idea with Steve Hewlett at the Broad Street Improvement District and it was Steve who pursued the idea into reality.
For an individual to be considered for their Star to be added to the Walk of Stars, they must have made a recognisable impact in their specialist category, performed at one of Birmingham's major venues i.e. the International Convention Centre, National Indoor Arena, Symphony Hall, The Rep Theatre etc., or be originally from the area or have prominent links with Birmingham and the Midlands region.
Listed below are those currently awarded Star status, plus some of the current nominees for such an award.
The presentation to Ozzy Osbourne, the first Star to be honoured, was held in Centenary Square and it was estimated that the presentation created £1.7million worth of worldwide publicity for the area.
When West Bromwich born comedian Frank Skinner received his Star status on 1 August 2009, Frank said "It's a fantastic honour. To be honest it won't be the first time I've been flat on the pavement in Broad Street". Always a comedian.
Recipient Date Profession
Ozzy Osbourne 06/07/07 Musician - Member of Black Sabbath
Jasper Carrot 15/09/07 Comedian
Noddy Holder 09/12/07 Musician
Murray Walker 28/06/08 Sports Commentator
The Archers 12/09/08 Soap Opera - Long running radio serial
Norman Painting 12/09/08 Soap Opera - The Voice of Phil Archer
Tony Iommi 23/11/08 Musician - Member of Black Sabbath
Aston Villa F.C. 04/05/09 Members of 1982 European Cup winning team
Tony 'Bomber' Brown 17/05/09 Footballer - West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Frank Skinner 01/08/09 Comedian
Gill Merrick Sept 09 Footballer - Birmingham City F.C.
Ray Graydon Sept 09 Footballer - Walsall F.C.
Julie Walters 27/10/09 Actress & Comedienne
Garry Newbon 10/12/09 News Sports Reporter
Lenny Henry 19/12/09 Comedian
Beverly Knight 20/03/10 Singer
Some of the Current Nominees for Star Status on which the public are invited to vote include:-
Bill Oddie, Clive Owen, Joan Armatrading, The Moody Blues, Toyah Wilcox, Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, Bev Bevan, Electric Light Orchestra, Judas Priest, Richard Hammond, Charlie Thomas, Denise Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Martin Shaw, Benjamin Zephaniah, Adrian Chiles, Jeremy Clarkson, Tiswas, Sir Simon Rattle, Cat Deeley, Robert Plant, UB40, Duran Duran and Nigel Mansell.
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