Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee reveals why he said yes to joining Black Sabbath's farewell show despite not having spoken to Osbourne in decades. Guitarist Jake E. Lee's involvement in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert may seem like a natural fit, but the musician revealed to Guitar World that he hadn't actually crossed paths with his Jake E. Lee (born Jakey Lou Williams; February 15, 1957) is an American musician best known as lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne between 1982 and 1987 and later as a member of the heavy metal band Badlands with Ray Gillen. Guitarist Jake E. Lee is urging fans to show compassion ahead of Back to the Beginning, the farewell concert for Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup. The event will take place July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, the city where the legendary band first started. Lee, who played guitar for Ozzy in the 1980s, spoke with Guitar World about the upcoming reunion. He made it Ozzy Osbourne is excited that two of his former solo band members, Jake E Lee and Rudy Sarzo, will be part of BLACK SABBATH's final reunion show at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5th. Here is a special treat for all you numerous Lee aficionados out there: Jake's epic take on this classic Randy Rhoads solo! A significant reunion is slated for Ozzy Osbourne ‘s farewell concert, “ Back to the Beginning “, as guitarist Jake E. Lee confirms his participation. This marks Lee ‘s first professional interaction with Ozzy Osbourne since his departure from the solo band in 1987, following his work on albums like 1983’s Bark at the Moon and 1986’s The Ultimate Sin. The orchestrator of this long Guitarists The ‘metal Yardbirds’ assemble at Back to the Beginning Guitarists Ozzy Osbourne’s last show hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement Bands Here’s how you can still watch Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s last-ever live show Guitarist Jake E. Lee shares the touching final message he received from Ozzy Osbourne just weeks before the metal legend's passing at age 76. The Ultimate Ozzy is a video album by Ozzy Osbourne. It was recorded in Kansas City at the Kemper Arena during the "The Ultimate Sin" tour. Band: Ozzy Osbourne: Vocals Jake E. Lee: Guitar Phil The former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee will be part of Ozzy Osbourne’s final show, which will happen before Black Sabbath’s final show, which will happen in Birmingham, England next July 5. In an interview with Guitar World, the musician revealed that he might perform the song “Ultimate Sin” during the celebration. Jake E. Lee - Guitar Solo (The Ultimate Sin Tour / Live at Kemper Arena, Kansas City, MO 1986) HDAll rights belong to their respective owners. From The San Jose Rock Bar Jake's band, Red Dragon Cartel playing the Ozzy Osbourne classic: Shot In The Dark. Chas West on vocals, Anthony Esposito on bass, Jonas Fairley on drums, and the Guitarist Jake E. Lee, who played a crucial role in Ozzy Osbourne ’s solo career during the 1980s, has shared a deeply personal message he received from the legendary singer just weeks before his passing. JAKE E. LEE On Which Song He Will Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I Know People Are Expecting 'Bark At The Moon'' June 13, 2025 Ozzy Osbourne ‘s former bandmates Jake E. Lee and Bob Daisley have each shared tributes to the late Prince of Darkness. Lee, who played guitar in Ozzy’s solo band from 1982 to 1987, writes, “Still processing it. It’s a global celebration of metal, culminating in a final, thunderous farewell to the genre’s godfather. Black Sabbath’s original lineup – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward – will reunite for the first time in 20 years to headline the sold-out event. I can't see this going on without Jake E. Lee in there somewhere,’” he explains. Lee was chosen as Ozzy’s full-time guitarist, following the untimely passing of Randy Rhoads, who helped shoot the Sabbath singer to solo stardom with two albums: Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981). Guitarist Jake E. Lee – who played with Ozzy Osbourne from 1983-1987 and was featured on the albums Bark At The Moon and The Ultimate Sin – is confirmed to take part in the last ever Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath show, Back To The Beginning, on July 5 in Birmingham. England. Here’s how it works. Ozzy Osbourne and Jake E. Lee perform at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, January 30, 1984. (Image credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images) Jake E. Lee’s appearance at Back to the Beginning over this past weekend didn’t go entirely to plan, but he isn’t bothered about that.
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