Guitarist Zakk Wylde is also part of Ozzy Osbourne's band
Zakk Wylde , guitarist for Black Label Society Ozzy Osbourne 's band , says he's "living a dream." In an interview for the Fueled By Death Cast , he talked about his career.
“I always said it was a miracle I could do anything. Because it seems like I’m always laughing,” he said about returning to play in Ozzy Osbourne’s band. “All I have to do is spend five minutes with the boss. He’s always making jokes about himself and about anything that’s going on. He’s hilarious.”
Regarding his career with Ozzy, Black Label Society , and Zakk Sabbath , Wylde said: “I love it. I wouldn’t change a thing. That’s why you put posters on your wall when you’re 15. I’m really living a dream.”
Recently, the musician founded Wylde Audio , his own line of guitars, amplifiers, and musical instruments. “For me, it’s always been a progression of where things go. I consider them all family – Gibson, Marshall, and Dunlop. I have great relationships with everyone there. I love them all.”
“I mean, like with Ozzy, I couldn’t be treated better there. I have all the freedom in the world as a guitarist. But I want to write lyrics, invent melodies, do the album artwork, produce. So I needed to do my own work. Your parents aren’t going to let you put your Led Zeppelin in the living room. For that, you need to buy your own apartment.”
Wylde is currently touring as part of Generation Axe , along with Steve Vai , Nuno Bettencourt , Yngwie Malmsteen , and Tosi Abasi .
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