Mr Hudson, who gave a speech to Solihull councillors this month about his proposal, said UK music tourism was “absolutely huge” and worth £16bn last year.
“The business case is a strong one. The cultural case is a strong one. There just isn’t a reason not to do it,” he added.
He said the politicians responded by reading out Birmingham Airport’s statement, which said: “We are currently progressing an exciting homage to Ozzy Osbourne, creating a greater sense of place for Birmingham and his fans.
“We know he was an inspiration to so many in our region proving talent, hard work and commitment can take you to all corners of the world and we are committed to honouring his legacy within our terminal space.”
