A portrait photo of a man with long hair and beard wearing a black t-shirt.

Spotlight tour by author Keith Kahn-Harris of Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025): Working Class Hero

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

About Spotlight tour by author Keith Kahn-Harris of Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025): Working Class Hero

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Join Dr Kahn-Harris for a special guided tour of selected exhibits, revealing how they connect to a much larger story. Through the lens of Ozzy Osbourne's life and legacy, discover the cultural impact of metal music, its enduring influence, and the profound themes of life and death that resonate throughout the exhibition.

Dr Keith Kahn-Harris is the author of The Beautiful Death of Ozzy Osbourne: How Metal Teaches Us To Live. He has been researching and writing about metal since the mid-90s, both as an academic sociologist and as a metal journalist. 

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  • A portrait photo of a man with long hair and beard wearing a black t-shirt.
  • Black graphic with purple bat and with text "The beautiful death of Ozzy Osbourne".
  • A large photo of Ozzy Osbourne with the text Birmingham Forever. Next to a framed albums.
  • An end view of the Bridge Gallery with objects and artworks on the walls and display case of awards in the centre.

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