Zakk Wylde
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Ozzy Osbourne’s biggest solo hit was years in the making. It took a touch of southern rock to make it the anthem of his lifetime
By Andrew Daly published
Guitarist Zakk Wylde says the song — Osbourne’s only top-40 hit as a solo artist — combined some of the singer’s favorite styles into a powerful ballad

Zakk Wylde on selling – and buying back – his first good guitar, and why others should avoid the same mistake
By Phil Weller published
Keeping your early gear helps you reconnect with your younger self, says Zakk

Zakk Wylde says his famous bull’s-eye guitar — used on Ozzy Osbourne's records — was the result of a design mistake
By Phil Weller published
Dubbed the Grail, the cream Les Paul Custom was the axe of Zakk's dreams. It's distinctive design pattern went on to become his trademark

Zakk Wylde reveals his final message from Ozzy as Pantera cancel tour dates to grieve
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has a lot to thank “Dad” for, and he’s asked for time with his family to mourn the loss of one of heavy metal’s greatest icons

Zakk Wylde and Gus G. on Ozzy Osbourne, the fatherly band leader who turned unknown guitar players into world-class shredders
By Phil Weller published
Both shredders were thrust into the limelight when they became the Prince of Darkness’s right-hand man, and he was there to guide them through the weight of the gig

Zakk Wylde on Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page and the five greatest riffs in rock history
By Phil Weller published
His picks are cornerstones of rock guitar, and he doesn’t believe anyone should ignore their genius

Zakk Wylde cracks us up with tales of Ozzy as he reveals the stories behind his greatest tracks
By Mark McStea published
As Ozzy prepares for his last concert on July 5, Zakk delivers the inside scoop on key songs from his solo catalog

Zakk Wylde has an idea for how Black Sabbath can carry on after Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
Ozzy's battle with Parkinson’s has reduced his role for Sabbath’s final show, but Wylde hopes it can be the dawn of a new era, not the end of an old one
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