Petition
To give ozzy osbourne, Tony Iommi, bill ward and geezer butler a knighthood
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Give these guys a knighthood for services to music. They created a genre of music. A genre that has influenced millions of people and made their lives better. They’ve influenced countless bands who in turn have brought joy to millions.
They’re an institution.
They’re an institution.
Because they need to be recognized for the joy they have brought to millions of people around the world.
They have helped people with their music who go through difficult times. They’ve helped people have a better life.
They created a genre of music. What other musicians have done that in the past 60 years?
Even the Beatles and sir Paul McCartney or sir Rod Stewart haven’t even done that.
They have helped people with their music who go through difficult times. They’ve helped people have a better life.
They created a genre of music. What other musicians have done that in the past 60 years?
Even the Beatles and sir Paul McCartney or sir Rod Stewart haven’t even done that.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
We can't accept petitions that ask for people to be given an honour.
The Government will only accept individual nominations, not petitions, so we can’t publish your petition.
To submit a nomination for an honour, visit: http://www.gov.uk/honours/
The Government will only accept individual nominations, not petitions, so we can’t publish your petition.
To submit a nomination for an honour, visit: http://www.gov.uk/honours/
Timeline
| 7 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.