Famous pop groups and musicians from Birmingham

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Famous music groups and singers from every genre have originated from the multicultural, West Midlands City of Birmingham. Rock, pop, jazz, hip-hop and rap music have all had major successes for the musicians who have performed in venues around Birmingham. Led Zepplin, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Duran Duran and the Electric Light Orchestra are just a few of the famous bands who have started their careers here.

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Living in Birmingham and the surrounding area, allows you to be amongst the exciting, pulsating and thriving music scene venues located there.  If you are looking to see a band then you’ll be spoilt for choice.  Just pop on some mens Farah clothes from Louis Boyd to look the part, get your tickets from places like Ticketmaster and sort out travel.

The Fine Young Cannibals, U B 40, The Moody Blues, The Charlatans and many other successful musical careers have been launched in the City of Birmingham. The World renown City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, with its home at the prestigious Symphony Hall have conducted many superb concerts attended by thousands of classical music fans.

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There are several professional orchestras located within the City of Birmingham, including The Royal Ballet Sinfonia and The Birmingham Contemporary Music Group.  The Birmingham Opera Company have staged new, innovative, and exciting productions around the World, including China, Milan and New York. The musical choices on offer there give a diverse, wonderful, talented mix of different styles and venues from which even the most discerning of musical critics can choose.