Today is official Ozzy day!

According to the city of West Hollywood, today (September 10) is officially Ozzy Osbourne day.

"Ozzy has had a sizeable musical impact," said mayor John Heilman. "We want to salute all of his contributions to the music industry and to the Sunset Strip."

A series of tribute shows have been planned and the Double O will perform in the city tomorrow (September 12).

Which other artists / bands should be honoured with their own special day? Post your thoughts below.

Tags: Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne

Posted by Dan at 10:57AM | September 10, 2009

Steve Grimmett of Grim Reaper/Onslaught fame deserves a whole month!

Posted by Ewen Cameron | September 10, 2009 11:04 AM | Reply to this

My Chemical Romance have done so much for their fans and for themselves, they deserve a year dedicated to them, nevermind a day. Their music is inspiring, amazing & life saving and they're a group of 5 talented men. They deserve a YEAR of recognition!

Posted by Abby Chew | September 10, 2009 11:06 AM | Reply to this

30STM really deserve to be honoured with their own special day. They are amazing!!

Posted by OanaERO | September 10, 2009 11:06 AM | Reply to this

Posted by Abby Chew | September 10, 2009 11:07 AM | Reply to this

Posted by Abby Chew | September 10, 2009 11:08 AM | Reply to this

I believe all the members of Iron Maiden past & present should have there own official days

Posted by Ian Johnson | September 10, 2009 11:09 AM | Reply to this

Former Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted, after all He's done, He deserves a whole fuckin' Year

Posted by R. Grey | September 10, 2009 11:14 AM | Reply to this

Seconds To Mars deserve it - for sure

Posted by Tanja | September 10, 2009 11:22 AM | Reply to this

Clearly those boys do. They do so much for their fans. They deserve a day dedicated to them!

Posted by Raquala | September 10, 2009 11:25 AM | Reply to this

Greenday should have there own day dedicated to them because there so good and do so much for there fans

Posted by dominic mclaren | September 10, 2009 11:27 AM | Reply to this

Him should defo have their own day just for helping me through hell. Beautiful music from beautiful people

Posted by Elizabeth | September 10, 2009 11:31 AM | Reply to this

HIM should be given their own day just for giving me the willpower to get out of a hellish situation. beautiful music from beautiful people

Posted by elizabeth | September 10, 2009 11:36 AM | Reply to this

Corey Taylor should have his own day,he is a rock legend!! He has inspired lots of artists to make awesome music!!!!

Posted by Heather | September 10, 2009 11:47 AM | Reply to this

you cannot compare slitting wrists and getting bottled to a good 40 years in the music industry.

Posted by loz | September 10, 2009 12:34 PM | Reply to this

Yeah too bloody right - you go Loz!!

Posted by Chris | September 10, 2009 12:40 PM | Reply to this

Totally agree, his vocal range is truly immense

Posted by Chris | September 10, 2009 12:43 PM | Reply to this

Sully Erna, how many singers play guitar and drums, they always put on a kick ass show for their fans

Posted by J.R. Main | September 10, 2009 12:46 PM | Reply to this

Of course "Dimebag" Darrell!

Posted by N.Anselmo | September 10, 2009 1:06 PM | Reply to this

30 Seconds to mars and My Chemical Romance!! WHAT!!!

We'r talking about a legend here, ozzy put metal on the map, took it world wide, started ozzfest!!!

Whats Gerrard Way and Jarred Letto done for a musical genre? Just out of curiosity!

Posted by Kris | September 10, 2009 1:07 PM | Reply to this

I'm an MCR fan but to suggest they and 30 STM should have a day of recognition is absolutely idiotic. Ozzy Osbourne is a legend, MCR and 30 STM aren't even close and to suggest they are shows how little your opinion on music matters.

Posted by Ryan | September 10, 2009 1:39 PM | Reply to this

I personally think that Avenged sevenfod ,Metallica and Bullet For My Valentine should get a special day because they truely are amazing artists and deserve it.

Posted by Shannon Smith | September 10, 2009 2:13 PM | Reply to this

John Bonham should be celebrated as the greatest rock drummer that has ever lived, Led Zeppelin should also be celebrated for changing music as we now it, both are still untouchable to this day, the beatles might have dragged the country out of twee and skiffle but their contributions pale in comparison to that of Zeppelin, Ozzy shouldnt be celebrated without the rest of Black Sabbath, Ozzy would have been distinctly average without tony, bill and geezer.

Posted by chris | September 10, 2009 2:17 PM | Reply to this

Chuck Schuldiner and his band Death should have a day!One of the most infuential and innovative minds of heavy metal. R.I.P

Posted by DarkArtApparel.com | September 10, 2009 2:50 PM | Reply to this

I think Judas Priest and Metallica deserve a special day.

Posted by Stuart | September 10, 2009 2:51 PM | Reply to this

you dicks

Posted by ram | September 10, 2009 2:51 PM | Reply to this

MCR Already have a day... its in June sometime.

Posted by Insano | September 10, 2009 3:01 PM | Reply to this

I think Michael Schenker had a day to honour him but he got smashed outa his head and couldn't remember when it was or what happned.

Posted by Anthony | September 10, 2009 3:12 PM | Reply to this

shut up you fuckwit. there are million more bands that deserve it a lot more than them and they are no more talented or special than 98% of the other bands out there.

Posted by graham | September 10, 2009 3:24 PM | Reply to this

Dir en grey should definetely have a day. So many people consider kyo do be a god, and there such an amazing band.

Posted by Mark | September 10, 2009 3:43 PM | Reply to this

Fo sho.
Also Cliff Burton day.

Posted by Michael | September 10, 2009 3:45 PM | Reply to this

According to the city of West Hollywood, today (September 10) is officially Ozzy Osbourne day. A series of tribute shows have been planned and the Double O will perform in the city tomorrow (September 12).

Last Time I Checked, 9/11 is a pretty important date, and tomorrow is the 11th, not the 12th

Posted by Jamie :) | September 10, 2009 5:19 PM | Reply to this

There should be a Pearl Jam day!
& 30STM mean a serious LOT to some people so, even if it stayed just inside their fanbase, i think it'd be nice.

Posted by Jess | September 10, 2009 5:23 PM | Reply to this

John Entwistle
Kieth Moon
Roger Daltery
Pete Townsend
End Of!

Posted by Pez | September 10, 2009 5:34 PM | Reply to this

Black Sabbath day. And it should actually be on a Sunday (the Sabbath).

Posted by CookiePuss | September 10, 2009 6:02 PM | Reply to this

agreed so much on both parts there

Posted by FudgeFudge | September 10, 2009 7:05 PM | Reply to this

madina lake for shizzure! :].. well if its just one person then nathan leone lol!!! :]

Posted by annie | September 10, 2009 7:22 PM | Reply to this

ANYONE who thinks bands like MY Chemical Romance, Bullet For My Valentine, 30 Seconds To Mars or Avenged Sevenfold etc. deserve a day named after them is seriously an IDIOT. Artists that really deserve it are the true rockers, dead or alive. The Who, Jim Morrison, Hendrix, The Stones, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, maybe slightly more recent artists like Kurt Cobain. But NOT fuckin MCR or shite trendy bands of the 21st century, not saying they all suck but most of them are nothing compared to the REAL musical geniuses that left such an impact and influence on the world of music today! Bands like 30STM, BFMV or A7X I seriously doubt will do the same as they have done.

Posted by ben | September 10, 2009 7:42 PM | Reply to this

ANYONE who thinks bands like MY Chemical Romance, Bullet For My Valentine, 30 Seconds To Mars or Avenged Sevenfold etc. deserve a day named after them is seriously an IDIOT. Artists that really deserve it are the true rockers, dead or alive. The Who, Jim Morrison, Hendrix, The Stones, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, maybe slightly more recent artists like Kurt Cobain. But NOT fuckin MCR or shite trendy bands of the 21st century, not saying they all suck but most of them are nothing compared to the REAL musical geniuses that left such an impact and influence on the world of music today! Bands like 30STM, BFMV or A7X I seriously doubt will do the same as they have done.

Posted by ben | September 10, 2009 7:43 PM | Reply to this

MCR already have a day named after them :)
IMCRD :'D
so "Ben" suck on that.
MCR<3333.

Posted by Brónach | September 10, 2009 7:53 PM | Reply to this

MCR already have a day named after them :)
IMCRD :'D
so "Ben" suck on that.
MCR<3333.

Posted by Brónach | September 10, 2009 7:55 PM | Reply to this

i so totally fucking agree!!! HIM FCUKING RULE!!!

Posted by tate | September 10, 2009 8:16 PM | Reply to this

alice cooper, manson, slipknot and HIM???

Posted by tate | September 10, 2009 8:17 PM | Reply to this

I think Linkin Park should because they have done so much for the world & there fans also there lyrics are genius!

Posted by Chris Gill | September 10, 2009 8:23 PM | Reply to this

I think Linkin Park should because they have done so much for the world & there fans also there lyrics are genius!

Posted by Chris Gill | September 10, 2009 8:26 PM | Reply to this

So much bullshit here. Why say bands who have neen around for a few years. Some bands created the music we know of 2day. If it wasn't for Black Sabbath, Motorhead, ACDC, Led Zeppelin etc there would be no MCR, 30 Seconds to Mars. If they achieve to stay around for the next 20 years, let alone creat music history they will be doin well. And how can someone mention Dor In Grey. Makes me wonder what Kerrang has come to

Posted by rhys | September 10, 2009 9:39 PM | Reply to this

yeah he deserves a day to him not mcr u cocks

Posted by callum | September 10, 2009 11:20 PM | Reply to this

thay should av a month dedicated to guitar legends eg: jimi hendrix, jimmy page(led zeppelin) , david gillmore (pink floyd dark side of the moon is a fucking amazing album) , slash (guns and roses , velvet revolver his guitar solo is amazing in november rain) these are just some of the guitarist that the other bands look up to and if it wasnt for them the music today wouldnt come close of wot it is

Posted by callum | September 10, 2009 11:32 PM | Reply to this

I think Kurt Cobain should have his own day. He is a true legend and a very inspirational figure. His work will never be forgotten.

Posted by Amy | September 10, 2009 11:35 PM | Reply to this

I think Kurt Cobain should have his own day. He is a true legend and a very inspirational figure. His work will never be forgotten.

Posted by Amy | September 10, 2009 11:37 PM | Reply to this

see this guy knows wot he is talking about thats why its called rock legends they are legends not these new bands hell no

Posted by callum | September 10, 2009 11:38 PM | Reply to this

Tom Morello should get his own day, with his creative skill on guitar its helped my band create our own sound, he is certainly a legend to all guitarists

Posted by Danny Pollard | September 11, 2009 9:49 AM | Reply to this

LED ZEPPELIN!!

Nothing else needs to be said!

Posted by Greg | September 11, 2009 10:01 AM | Reply to this

dude i completley fucking agree with you man
what is it with this magazine it atracts all the emos :)
bring in some fucking metal
and i think there should be a johan hegg day
that dude is metal till the end

Posted by Maggot 4 Lifeee | September 11, 2009 11:51 AM | Reply to this

i dunno but she is sounding fucking stupid
but whoever created that day should be shot
and dimebag should so get a day
R.I.P brother Dime

Posted by Maggot 4 Lifeee | September 11, 2009 11:55 AM | Reply to this

mcr?
30 seconds to mars?
you people are idiots

chuck shuldiner deserves his own day and i bet most of you emo fuckwits don't even know who he is or what band he was in

Posted by jack | September 11, 2009 3:55 PM | Reply to this

all hail ozzy! the god of heavy metal!
maybe not the best, but he still fuckin ROCKS!!!!

Posted by Ross | September 11, 2009 7:37 PM | Reply to this

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Posted by The Code | September 11, 2009 9:44 PM | Reply to this

we should be rememeber bands like pantera and megadeth bands who have been around a while fuck mcr fuck paramore and all that shit
old metal should be remembered
stpid emos

Posted by molly | September 12, 2009 9:53 AM | Reply to this

Dave Grohl deserves it because he is the led zepplin of the 21st century he is loves be everyone and corey taylor is good of metal and acoustic guitar his vocals are off he scale

Posted by Rob | September 12, 2009 2:32 PM | Reply to this

Dave Grohl deserves it because he is the led zepplin of the 21st century he is loves be everyone and corey taylor is god of metal and acoustic guitar his vocals are off he scale

Posted by Rob | September 12, 2009 2:32 PM | Reply to this

Chuck Schuldiner because he was a legend ad Death were incredible. RIP.
Oh and not Madina Lake or MCR!!!!

Posted by Casper | September 12, 2009 7:04 PM | Reply to this

I wholly agree with Ozzy being honored as a solo artist. Certainly, the most innovative music he made was with Sabbath, and their success led to his success, BUT he has also continued to make groundbreaking music in his solo career, first and foremost with his first two solo albums with the phenomenal Randy Rhoads on up to the fantastic "Black Rain" and beyond.
Black Sabbath should also be honored as a group, as should Led Zeppelin, Priest, Maiden, Motorhead, Deep Purple and Rainbow. Also Metallica, Slayer and Guns n Roses. Heaven and Hell, aka Sabbath w/Dio should get their own day. Venturing outside of metal, there are way too many to count, but I'd start with Tom Petty, the Ramones and the Rolling Stones.
I don't disagree with anyone who says MCR and HIM are great bands ("The Black Parade" is mighty impressive), but I do agree it's too soon to start calling them legends.

Posted by Lance Eason | September 13, 2009 3:27 PM | Reply to this

The one, the only,

THE GODS OF METAL
JUDAS PRIEST

On a side note Linkin Park really deserve it as they are the best band in the world

Posted by Josh | September 14, 2009 10:46 AM | Reply to this

The one, the only,

THE GODS OF METAL
JUDAS PRIEST

On a side note Linkin Park really deserve it as they are the best band in the world

Posted by Josh | September 14, 2009 10:47 AM | Reply to this

FUCK NO.

Posted by beth | September 14, 2009 11:51 AM | Reply to this

fucking AGREED.
Thank god someone has sense. :)

Posted by Beth | September 14, 2009 11:53 AM | Reply to this

Green Day :)
People may think that's naive or idiotic, but, although they haven't been around for forty years, they have been around for over twenty. They've outlasted just about every other band from the 90's alt. scene and grew up without getting old.

The more obvious choices, who undisputedly deserve a day, are Queen, The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Metallica, and possibly Nirvana.

Oh, and I'd really really really like to see a Nine Inch Nails/Trent Reznor day.

If you don't like what I said that's fine. It's all personal opinion.

Posted by ali | September 16, 2009 1:44 PM | Reply to this