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One of the pioneers of heavy metal and one of its most commercially successful and iconic artists, Ozzy Osbourne was born in Birmingham, England, as John Michael Osbourne. After leaving school and having many odd jobs, he ended up in a band with Geezer Butler. This group then split, leading Ozzy and Geezer to join Tony Iommi and Bill Ward in a new band that went under several names (including Earth) that ended up being called Black Sabbath after a song of the same name that appeared on their first album (released 1969/70). He recorded several more albums with Sabbath despite the decline of his relationship with Tony Iommi, which after several break ups led to him leaving/being fired from the band in 1979. After a short time he launched a solo career with a line up behind him that varied immensely from album to album and tour to tour. During the 80's he was treated several times for alcoholism and was sued twice for the suicides of some of his young fans (cleared completely). Following his No More Tears album he declared he would tour for the last time. In 1991, on his last date he reformed briefly on stage with Black Sabbath for three songs. However a much talked about reformation tour fell through and Ozzy seemed to go into retirement, his bassist (Mike Inez) joined Alice in Chains and the guitarist (Zakk Wylde) formed his own band, Pride and Glory. Now however he is recording a new album and has said he intends to tour again. The album should be out in the summer of 1995 and the tour should be shortly after. Geezer Butler has now quit Sabbath (again) and rejoined Ozzy (he played bass for him on tour during the mid to late 80's) and should play on the new album.

Valerie Minifie was born on 23 March 1940 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. She is an actress, known for British Men Behaving Badly (1992), One Foot in the Grave (1990) and The Pirates of Penzance (1983).

Joan Heath also appeared in 'Coronation Street' in 1960 playing May Hardman who was the first character to be killed off in the show. Her character was referred to in episode two but was first seen in episode three and for the following four episodes making her final appearance in the show on 30th December 1960.

Wally Thomas was born on 28 October 1905 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Meaning of Life (1983), The Singing Detective (1986) and Together (1980). He was married to June Garland. He died on 16 October 1990 in Kenton, London, England, UK.

Maggie Moone, recording artiste, singer and actress. Winner of New Faces and maximum votes from record producer Mickie Most. Tied for first place in "A Song For Europe 1980" with the Don Black song Happy Everything. Went on to become a family favourite as the resident singer in the five network series of Name That June in the 1980's. Later joined Russ Abbot in his BBC Series as a comedy actress. Maggie is an ex-polo player.

Hamish Roughead was born on 5 March 1917 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Kenilworth (1957), Witch Wood (1964) and Mystery and Imagination (1966). He was married to Anthea Holloway. He died in 1992 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK.

Peggy Bryan was born on 3 January 1916 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Dead of Night (1945), L'Arlésienne (1950) and Turned Out Nice Again (1941). She was married to Wilkie Cooper. She died on 12 January 1996 in Worthing, Sussex, England, UK.

Kenneth Keeling was born on 30 September 1911 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Avengers (1961), Out of This World (1962) and Jack the Ripper (1973). He was married to Doreen Andrew. He died on 27 April 1987 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England, UK.

Doris Littlewood was born on 10 March 1906 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Dead of Night (1972), Little Dorrit (1987) and The Wednesday Play (1964). She was married to Frank Littlewood. She died on 24 June 1992 in Theydon Bois, Essex, England, UK.

Dan Agar was born on 4 October 1881 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Strike Me Lucky (1934) and Let George Do It (1938). He was married to Irene Hilda Bagot and Sarah Ann Martin. He died on 22 September 1950 in Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Chad McMahon was born on 9 October 1980 in Aston, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Glenville 3 (2001).

Rhys Barter was born on 22 January 1986 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. Rhys is an editor, known for A Touch of Cloth (2012), Anti Matter (2016) and Inside No. 9 (2014).

W.W. Simpson was born on 11 July 1907 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. He died on 29 August 1987 in Northwood, London, England, UK.

Annie Castledine was born on 26 February 1939 in Aston, South Yorkshire, England, UK. She was a director and producer, known for Complicite: The Three Lives of Lucie Cabrol (1995), The Sherman Plays (1993) and Performance (1991). She died on 4 June 2016 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, UK.

R. Heaton Grey was born on 4 April 1880 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Castles in Spain (1920), A Bachelor Husband (1920) and The Fall of a Saint (1920). He died on 29 April 1959 in Paddington, London, England, UK.

Winifred Hindle was born on 26 November 1900 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Winslow Boy (1948), Danger on My Side (1962) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). She died on 18 December 1969 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK.

Harry Herbert was born on 3 December 1879 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Give Me the Stars (1945), A Sister to Assist 'Er (1938) and Angel (1982). He died on 1 December 1955 in Balham, London, England, UK.

Dave Bullis was born on 11 April 1984 in Aston, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and editor, known for Game Over (2011), The Roaring Twenty-First Century (2009) and Kill'em Off (2010).

John Royston Brockington was born on September 28, 1940. He fell in love with the light radiating from the projectionists porthole in his local cinema at a very early age - it is a love he still keeps close to his heart today. He worked his way up from Rewind boy to Senior Projectionist and Cinema Manager (Part Time whilst he worked as Full time Projectionist as well) through many Cinemas in Birmingham. He was made redundant in 2008 from Midlands Arts Centre due to their refurbishment - as were the majority of staff. In 2009 already having been diagnosed for 2 years with COPD, he was told he had Lung Cancer. He underwent Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy (Pallative). After a prognosis of 6-9 months he continued in ever good spirits amidst ailing health till he passed away in Feb 2013.

George Raymonde was born on 28 December 1915 in Aston, Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Crossroads (1964). He died on 16 October 1990 in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK.