EP816 A Salute To Ozzy's Guitarists

Ozzy Osbourne's solo career has featured several notable guitarists, each contributing uniquely to his music. Here's a comprehensive list detailing their tenures, associated tours, albums, and preferred equipment:

1. Randy Rhoads (1980–1982)

• Tours: Blizzard of Ozz Tour, Diary of a Madman Tour
• Albums: Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981)
• Equipment: Rhoads primarily used a 100-watt Marshall amplifier (a 1959 Plexi) with two 4×12 cabinets, often in conjunction with a Variac to adjust voltage. Guitar

2. Brad Gillis (1982–1983)

• Tours: Diary of a Madman Tour (post-Rhoads' death), Speak of the Devil Tour
• Albums: Speak of the Devil (1982)
• Equipment: Gillis was known for using Fender Stratocaster guitars and various Marshall amplifiers during his tenure with Osbourne.

3. Jake E. Lee (1983–1987)

• Tours: Bark at the Moon Tour, The Ultimate Sin Tour
• Albums: Bark at the Moon (1983), The Ultimate Sin (1986)
• Equipment: Lee favored Charvel guitars and Marshall amplifiers, contributing to his distinctive tone during his time with Osbourne.

4. Zakk Wylde (1987–1992, 1995, 1998, 2001–2004, 2006–2009, 2017–present)

• Tours: No Rest for the Wicked Tour, Theatre of Madness Tour, No More Tours Tour, among others
• Albums: No Rest for the Wicked (1988), No More Tears (1991), Ozzmosis (1995), Black Rain (2007), Scream (2010), Ordinary Man (2020), Patient Number 9 (2022)
• Equipment: Wylde is renowned for his 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom with EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) active humbucking pickups, played through Marshall JCM800 amplifiers. Guitar World

5. Joe Holmes (1995–2001)

• Tours: Ozzmosis Tour, Retirement Sucks Tour, The Ozzman Cometh Tour
• Albums: Holmes did not record studio albums with Osbourne but performed live extensively.
• Equipment: Details about Holmes' specific equipment during his tenure with Osbourne are less documented.

6. Gus G. (2009–2017)

• Tours: Scream World Tour
• Albums: Scream (2010)
• Equipment: Gus G. is known for using ESP guitars and Blackstar amplifiers, which he utilized during his time with Osbourne.

Each guitarist brought their unique style and gear preferences, significantly shaping the evolution of Ozzy Osbourne's sound over the decades.

 

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