Ozzy Osbourne donates a guitar to raise money for vital West Midlands charity
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of rock history is coming up at a star-studded black-tie gala dinner in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.
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The 2024 Gibson SG Electric Guitar, signed by Ozzy Osbourne and the artists who performed at his 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, will take centre stage in the live auction at the Acorns "This Town" Gala Dinner.
The evening, which takes place at the ICC Birmingham on Friday, February 28, is celebrating the award-winning TV drama series "This Town" and is being supported by creator and writer Steven Knight, a patron of Acorns, alongside Kudos, the production company behind the hit series.
Ozzy Osbourne, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has donated the guitar in support of Acorns and its vital care for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions.
In addition to Ozzy’s signature, the guitar is signed by a lineup of rock and metal legends, including Jack Black, Wolfgang Van Halen, Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Tool’s Maynard Keenan, Metallica’s Robert Trujilo, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt, and Steve Stevens.
The guitar’s donation comes hot on the heels of an announcement that Ozzy is to reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a final performance in July.
The Back to the Beginning’s show at Villa Park will bring together some of the biggest names in rock and metal and will see also a portion of the proceeds donated to Acorns.
Acorns Chief Executive Trevor Johnson said: “This remarkable guitar symbolises a truly unforgettable moment in music history, and we are honoured to offer it as the crown jewel in our live auction at the Acorns ‘This Town’ Gala Dinner.
“This is a must-have for rock fans and a chance to own something deeply special whilst also supporting our care for seriously ill children and their families.
"We are immensely grateful to Ozzy Osbourne for his extremely generous donation.”
To be in with a chance of owning the guitar, either register a genuine interest ahead of the auction or place a bid in advance by emailing Natasha Phillips from Digbeth Loc. Studios at natasha@digbethlocstudios.uk before 5pm on Thursday, February 27.
