Interview: Zakk Wylde

In 1987, a young and enthusiastic Zakk Wylde was rescued from cover band obscurity by his idol Ozzy Ozbourne, who chose the then-19-year-old to replace guitarist Jake E Lee (who himself had replaced the deceased Randy Rhoads). Over the next 20 years, Wylde would become not only Osbourne's guitarist, but like Rhoads, his musical partner and confidant. And with his own band, Black Label Society, he would establish himself as a strong singer and solo songwriter. MusicRadar recently caught up with Wylde for a characteristically entertaining (though - be warned - politically incorrect) interview. For more Zakk Wylde and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.