Day 2: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, the Specials and More

Coventry famously gave birth to 2-Tone Records and with it, the likes of The Specials, Madness and The Selecter. The label broke down racial barriers and triggered a musical revolution that is still being felt today.
The Coventry Music Museum explores that storied history, but also delves into Coventry's 50s rock'n'roll, 60s beat music and everything in-between. Keep skankin'!
Opening Hours Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00 (last entry at 15:30) Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00 (last entry at 14:30) Monday - Wednesday: closed

Lucky for you, the 2-Tone Café sits in the same courtyard as the museum, serving Caribbean-inspired food alongside yummy all-day breakfasts.
Opening Hours Monday: 10:00 - 14:00 Wednesday, Thursday: 09:00 - 14:00 Friday: 09:00 - 16:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00 Tuesday: closed

Time to make our way to Birmingham! Your first stop on today's musical tour is at one of the oldest-surviving record shops in England, and the oldest in Birmingham.
People have been perusing The Diskery's diverse mix of musical genres since way back in 1952. They have an amazing mix of new and old records as well as vintage gramophones and record players.
The Diskery is closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.

At the corner of Station Street and Hill Street is the former site of a truly legendary Birmingham venue: The Crown.
It may look like an unassuming city centre building nowadays, but The Crown hosted the first-ever Black Sabbath gig, whilst Robert Plant's pre-Led Zeppelin shows also took place here.

It's now a Wetherspoon, but back in the 1980s this was the beating heart of Birmingham's vibrant music scene.
Specifically, this is the former site of Rum Runner's; a favoured nightclub of Duran Duran and Black Sabbath alongside many more famous Brummies from over the years.
Rum Runner's was said to be the breeding ground for the New Romantic movement of the 1980s, which Duran Duran spearheaded.

Bringing it all together is Birmingham's very own Walk of Stars, which celebrates the city's most famous residents.
At the end of the walk, on the renamed Black Sabbath Bridge over the canal on Broad Street, you'll also find a recently-commissioned Black Sabbath bench.
Take a seat here and breathe in the history of one of Birmingham's most famous musical exports.

Did you know that Birmingham is home to more canals than Venice?
So it seems fitting to pause for a moment and enjoy one of the city's many canalside eateries. The nearby Canalside Cafe offers fresh pub grub and tasty drinks from its prime riverside location. Yum.

The Hare & Hounds is one of the few famous Birmingham venues that is not only still standing, but still operating as a live venue.
The Hare & Hounds has existed since 1820, moving to its current site in 1907. It hosted UB40's first ever gig in 1979 and has since become a key staging post for the next generation of the UK's musical talent.
The venue runs regular gigs and clubnights throughout the week, so check out their upcoming listings and pick out a gig of your choice.

Time for some rest! The Aparthotel Adagio is ideally located in the centre of Birmingham and offers discounted parking for guests at the nearby Moor St Car Park.