Zakk Wylde is consistently cited as one of the best guitarists on various lists. Loudwire him tenth best in a solo career , while Wikimetal readers consider him the best guitarist and vocalist for his work with Black Label Society .
Despite the praise, Wylde doesn't get carried away by this kind of accolade and was inspired by a quote from Steve Vai to talk about the subject. “You know when they talk about who's the best guitarist, drummer, singer, or anything, that debate always comes up and it's a little strange,” he commented in an interview on the Music Villains . “Music isn't a sport, it's not like weightlifting where you know the strongest guy by the highest numbers.”
“In music, as Steve said, you don’t say who’s the best, but who’s your favorite. It’s like pizza, which is your favorite? They’re all good,” continued Ozzy Osbourne . “When I ask you what your favorite Led Zeppelin album is, they’re all good, they’re wonderful, actually. But the point is (…) that there isn’t [a best], but who is your favorite or your mood on that day.”
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