Jake E. Lee
Latest about Jake E. Lee

Jake E. Lee had a hero’s welcome at Back to the Beginning – but mending his rift with Ozzy Osbourne was what meant the most
By Andrew Daly published
Lee reflects on Ozzy’s final show, explains why he never bore a grudge over being fired, and recalls how the late Prince of Darkness made him a better guitarist with a single comment

Jake E. Lee shares the last text message he received from Ozzy Osbourne
By Phil Weller published
The Prince of Darkness, who passed away this week, reached out to his former guitarist after the historic Back to Beginning farewell show

Ozzy Osbourne rates his guitarists – and reflects on the highs and lows of Black Sabbath
By Brad Tolinski published
In this classic interview from the GW archives, the Prince of Darkness speaks candidly about bandmates past and present – from Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde – and what he looks for in a guitarist

Jake E. Lee on his wild Ozzy Osbourne days and why Tony Iommi is harder to emulate than Randy Rhoads
By Andrew Daly published
Arthritis and the small matter of being shot didn't stop Jake E. Lee from honoring his old bandmate/boss Ozzy Osbourne and hero Tony Iommi at Sabbath's final show. And Tom Morello needed him bad

Ozzy Osbourne’s last show hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement
By Phil Weller published
The show will mark the first time Lee and Ozzy have performed together since the 1980s

Everyone is expecting Jake E. Lee to play Bark at the Moon at Ozzy Osbourne’s last show – but he has his doubts
By Phil Weller published
The song may be too much for the guitar icon – but he has a backup plan in mind

All the guitarists – and nearly guitarists – in the Ozzy Osbourne saga
By Jenna Scaramanga published
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 part of the elite group of musicians to have been fired over the phone by Sharon Osbourne

That time one of the fastest shredders in guitar history auditioned to join Ozzy Osbourne’s band
By Matt Owen published
When the Osbourne camp began searching for Jake E. Lee’s replacement, a neo-classical speed shredder featured high up on their list
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!