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Every guitarist to join Ozzy Osbourne's band is stepping into the dark shoes of Black Sabbath 's Tony Iommi, who was not just an amazing player, but had an incredibly distinct style, was one of Randy Rhoads joined Ozzy Osbourne in 1979, and remained part of the band until his tragic death in 1982. Rhoads set the bar unenviable high for future Ozzy guitarists, with the former Quiet Riot virtuoso showcasing his generational chops – which lead to some fan-perceived rivalry with Eddie Van Halen – on Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of What would Ozzy Osbourne 's amazing solo career be without the many guitar heroes who have stood beside him for the past 30-plus years? Not much, unless he had his sights on playing music other Ozzy Osbourne's former guitarist Jake E. Lee is speaking out about his injuries and updating fans on his health after he was shot several times. So we will use the opportunity and go through all of Ozzy Osbourne's guitar players. NOTE: Tony Iommi doesn't count since Tony Iommi didn't play for Ozzy. Ozzy sang for Tony Iommi. Randy Rhoads: The Guitar Wizard Randy Rhoads, a guitar virtuoso and visionary musician, left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal with his exceptional talent and innovative approach. His contributions to Ozzy Osbourne’s band during the early 1980s revolutionized the sound of the genre and earned him a place among the most revered guitarists in rock history. Together, Osbourne and Rhoads made heavy-metal history with Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, combining poppy vocal melodies, pseudo-occult musings and blistering, neoclassical guitar acrobatics. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal singer who pioneered the genre with Black Sabbath, has died at age 76, his family confirmed. Randy Rhoads Randall William Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American guitarist. He was the co-founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, and the guitarist and co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne 's first two solo albums Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981). He is best known as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and as the founder, lead guitarist, lead singer, songwriter and producer of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. Wylde's signature bulls-eye design appears on many of his guitars and is widely recognized. Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band has long been a proving ground for metal’s most outstanding players. From Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde, via Brad Gillis and Gus G, here are all the players – and nearly players – in the Osbourne saga Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman for Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal music, has died. He was 76. The same can be said for Jake E. Lee, who played with Ozzy in the mid-eighties, as well as Zakk Wylde, who was Ozzy's longest-serving guitar player, and the great Gus G., who appeared on Osbourne's 2010 album, Scream. These guys got the job because they were great players, but they became household names in the world of heavy metal because they received the Ozzy stamp of approval. Ozzy Osbourne is an English heavy metal vocalist from Marston Green, Warwickshire. After he was fired from Black Sabbath early in 1979, Osbourne formed a solo band (initially known as Blizzard of Ozz) in November of that year with guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake. Since its inception, the group's personnel have changed frequently. The current lineup includes Founding Black Sabbath vocalist and metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76, just weeks after performing his farewell show with the band. The next thing that Ozzy Osbourne discovered with him pursuing a solo artist career is how well he picks his guitarists. After working alongside Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi for eleven years, the Prince of Darkness was destined to have lofty expectations. Iommi practically invented the prototype for hard metal, and it’s easy to figure why [] Ozzy Osbourne was never known for being a guitarist, but he is known for having excellent guitarists in his band. This includes Zakk Wylde and the legendary Randy Rhoads (who is consistently ranked as one of the greatest ever). Ozzy Osbourne says he has played with many guitarists, but none of them could quite capture the energy of one of his former bandmates Ozzy Osbourne may be notorious for many things, but his guitarists have always been among the best musicians in heavy metal. Say what you will about the Prince of Darkness, but he knows how to pick them. For over forty years, guitar players associated with Ozzy have carved the metal landscape and stood as icons for up-and-coming players everywhere. Ozzy Osbourne’s long-term guitar player Zakk Wylde is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and celebrated musicians in rock music. With numerous awards, nominations and accolades under his belt, Wylde has been at the helm of some of Ozzy’s greatest albums for over two decades.
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