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Robert Trujillo shares his experience of Ozzy Osbourne's “very, very beautiful” funeral
By Janelle Borg published
Osbourne’s private funeral service took place on July 31 at his family home in Buckinghamshire, England

Zakk Wylde on how his iconic “Grail” Les Paul Custom got its bullseye finish – and gave him his signature style
By Jonathan Horsley published
Wylde says it was love at first sight with the Grail, but worried that people might see him as a Randy Rhoads clone, it needed a new look

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

How Zakk Wylde’s ‘The Grail’ Ozzy Osbourne Les Paul found its way back to him – 3 years after it fell out of a moving vehicle
By Phil Weller published
The guitar became his main axe during his career with Ozzy, but after it fell off a truck in 2000, he feared he’d never see it again

Rudy Sarzo on the lifelong kindness of Ozzy Osbourne – and the miracle of his final weeks
By Andrew Daly published
The bassist stood shoulder to shoulder with Ozzy and Randy Rhoads at the height of Osbourne’s 1980s success. Now, in an exclusive interview, he recalls how the Black Sabbath icon changed his fortunes and earned his loyalty for life

When Joe Bonamassa guested on an Ozzy Osbourne album – and couldn't quite believe it
By Phil Weller published
The blues hero has reflected on their unlikely union in 2005, and why he sees Ozzy as heavy metal’s John Mayall

Nuno Bettencourt covers three Ozzy Osbourne classics with Extreme – and nails Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee’s iconic solos
By Phil Weller published
Fresh from his spot at Back to the Beginning, Bettencourt is continuing to doff his cap to the Prince of Darkness’ legacy

In March 2003, Ozzy Osbourne introduced the world to his new bassist
By Karl Coryat published
Earplugged journalists from MTV News, CNN, and ABC News, gathered to hear Jason Newsted turn out alongside Ozzy, Zakk Wylde and Mike Bordin
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