{"id":305871,"date":"2025-12-08T22:56:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/305871\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T22:56:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:56:10","slug":"massive-ozzy-osbourne-mural-appears-in-welsh-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/305871\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive Ozzy Osbourne mural appears in Welsh town"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The massive Ozzy Osbourne mural which has appeared in Abertillery (Credit: Walls by Paul)<\/p>\n

A stunning piece of street art commemorating the life of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has appeared in a Welsh town.<\/p>\n

The mural has appeared on the side wall of Kenny\u2019s Vinyl Vault in Abertillery.<\/p>\n

The music shop\u2019s owner Kenny Kendrick wanted to pay tribute to the Black Sabbath\u2019s iconic frontman, who died earlier this year, and launched a crowdfunder to pay for the work.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe motivation for the Ozzy mural, which we believe might be the first in Wales, came not long after his passing in July,\u201d Kenny told the South Wales Argus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe always said that it would be a sad day in the Kendrick household when he dies. Ozzy was like a family member, a friend and a mentor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kenny explained how the rock star had a profound effect on his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI taught myself how to play the drums and was a member of three signed bands and played with heroes of mine,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The crowdfunder for the mural, which has been created by valleys\u2019 street artist Walls by Paul was funded in less than a day.<\/p>\n

Kenny added: \u201cWe were gobsmacked. The mural is now a community project, owned by the community of Abertillery and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a tough assignment for artist Walls by Paul who has been battling the elements to get the work finished.<\/p>\n

Posting on his Facebook pagem he said: \u201cI\u2019ve been battling the weather on this, getting bits done any available time I had, as the week that I had booked in for it could have been a washout. Turns out that was the right decision to make. I have a little more to do on it. Some text, and text is actually more difficult than hands and faces, that will be done this Wednesday.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"The Ozzy Osbourne mural in Abertillery (Credit: Walls by Paul)<\/p>\n

The artwork has quickly gained traction with Ozzy fans, some of whom are set to visit the town when it\u2019s finished, prompting hopes that the artwork could become something of a tourist attraction.<\/p>\n

The street art has already gained support from former Mot\u00f6rhead guitarist Phil Campbell, who provided a video of support to the project.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hoped the mural will be finished by December 13, when Abertillery will welcome the Mari Lwyd to the shop and town centre for the Welsh tradition of singing the Mari song and listening to the story of Rhiannon from the Mabinogi.<\/p>\n

Kenny said: \u201cWeather permitting, it is hoped that the mural can be completed by 13 December.<\/p>\n

\u201cA joint celebration with the completion of the mural is planned.\u201d<\/p>\n

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