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Ozzy Osbourne was 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 final lineup included 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 and Zakk forged an instant friendship during the making of the singer’s fifth solo album, 1988’s No Rest For The Wicked. The young guitarist quickly becoming both a valuable musical foil and a partner-in-crime when it came to drinking. The musical landscape wouldn't be what it is today if Ozzy Osbourne didn't go down the path of becoming a solo artist. After being part of a band that pretty much started heavy metal, the singer 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, who has died at age 76, made some of the greatest heavy metal and hard rock songs of all time with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist Ozzy Osbourne passed away at 76. Tributes acknowledge Randy Rhoads' impact on his solo career. Rhoads' talent revitalized Osbourne's music after Black Sabbath. Their collaboration produced iconic albums like Blizzard of Ozz. Rhoads died tragically young but his influence on metal guitar is immense. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 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 Zakk Wylde, Brad Gillis, Mike Inez, Gus G., Adam Wakeman and more from Ozzy Osbourne's solo band have offered their tributes after the singer's 2025 death. UCR looks at all of the guitarists who have played in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band. Sometimes, when a band’s lead singer exits the lineup, they opt to truly go solo, relying on a shifting assortment of session players and hired hands to back them up during their studio recordings and live dates. Others tend to prefer the camaraderie and consistency that comes with putting together a new group. After all A guide to the recorded solo work of the late Prince Of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne In the conversation that follows, Ozzy thoughtfully recalls what made each of his great guitarists special, and elaborates his criteria for choosing a guitarist, his audition process, and his theory on why it's good to be bad. Let’s start by looking at your past guitarists. How did you find Randy Rhoads? "Thinking back, it was quite Album: Ordinary Man (2020) Guitarist: Tom Morello Ozzy Osbourne's long-awaited return to the studio had its fair share of standout moments, Scary Little Green Men being one of the best of the bunch. At a glance, you might not think Rage Against the Machine 's Tom Morello a fit for Osbourne's singular brand of metal, and in truth, you be right. So, for this one, the alternative-thinking Morello 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’s backing band for his final solo performance included guitarist Zakk Wylde, keyboardist Adam Wakeman, drummer Tommy Clufetos, and Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez (who was a member of Ozzy’s band before he joined AIC). Ozzy’s vocals sounded strong despite the physical setbacks he has suffered over the past several years. 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). Ozzy Osbourne, the singer and rock icon who fronted Black Sabbath and led a hugely successful solo career, has died aged 76, just weeks after his farewell show. John Michael ‘Ozzy’ Osbourne left school at 15 and worked a series of laboring and construction jobs – including, famously, a stint as an abattoir worker. In 1968, the Birmingham, England native co-founded Black Sabbath with guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. Ozzy’s accolades were many: five Grammys as a solo artist, two more with Sabbath, and a 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. Osbourne in 1970 In late 1967, Geezer Butler formed his first band, Rare Breed, and recruited Osbourne to be the singer. [18] The band played two shows and broke up. Osbourne and Butler reunited in another band, Polka Tulk Blues, which included guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward, whose band Mythology had recently broken up. They renamed the band Earth, but after being accidentally
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