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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 For players of a certain generation, Wylde is the definitive Ozzy guitarist, appearing on smash albums No Rest for the Wicked and No More Tears. “Ozzy is the godfather of my oldest son,” Wylde told Guitar World this year. “My wife Barbara and I – our relationship with Ozzy and Sharon [Osbourne] is more of a family thing. Who is the guitar player for Ozzy Osbourne? Delve into the guitar players who have contributed their remarkable skills to Ozzy Osbourne's iconic sound. Zachary Phillip Wylde (born Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt; January 14, 1967) is an American musician. 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. He was also the lead guitarist 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 English singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne revealed in a 2024 podcast episode of The Madhouse Chronicles that fellow Black Sabbath icon Tony Iommi is the best guitarist he has ever worked with. We rounded up a list of Gibson Guitars that were reportedly used by Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Randy Rhoads, including the Les Paul and SG. The history of the Ozzy Osbourne band is best understood as a series of distinct musical eras, each defined and architected by its lead guitarist. While Osbourne’s vocals provided a constant, iconic presence, the guitarist role was that of a primary co-writer and sonic visionary, fundamentally reshaping the band’s sound with each new arrival. Among the ranks of Ozzy's six-string sidekicks are some of the most admired and imitated rock guitarists of all time. Some have lasted for years, others a single gig, and some on both ends are Osbourne, who brought fame to guitarists Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee and Zakk Wylde, among others, died "surrounded by love" 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 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 If Ozzy Osbourne has done one thing right with his solo career, it’s been employing some of the best hard rock and metal guitarists on the planet. Considering the company, being the “worst”, if you can call it that, of Ozzy’s guitarists is still an honorable place to be in heavy metal history. Randy Rhoads Because of Randy Rhoads, Ozzy Osbourne’s name and career will forever be iconic. The little guitarist was instrumental in transforming the Osbourne from a tired throwback to the 1970s into an innovator of a cheerful, pop-influenced heavy metal style at the turn of the 1980s. Following the announcement that Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, we're revisiting the Guitar World archives to look back on the life and legacy of the legendary Black Sabbath singer. The 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 The Black Sabbath frontman shared stage and studio with a pantheon of guitar greats, and made household names out of many of his six-string sideman UCR looks at all of the guitarists who have played in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band. From the virtuosic Randy Rhoads, who helped shaped Ozzy's early post-Sabbath days, to the likes of Brad Gillis, who served small-yet-crucial roles in the larger Osbourne ecosystem, the Prince of Darkness's list of collaborators isn't short of top tier players. Below, you can find the guitarists who wrote and played on Ozzy’s classic albums and took part in his legendary tours. 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
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