Ozzy Osbourne Members, Gear & Sound

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Members

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Jerry Cantrell

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Groups:

Alice in Chains Alice Mudgarden Diamond Lie Gypsy Rose Cardboard Vampyres The Hellcat Saints

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Zakk Wylde

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Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

Pantera Black Label Society Zakk Sabbath Britny Fox Pride and Glory Generation Axe Steel Dragon

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Jason Newsted

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Bassist

Groups:

Metallica Voivod Spastik Children Flotsam and Jetsam Newsted Judas Rock Star Supernova Echobrain WhoCares Sexoturica IR8 Fatso

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Robert Trujillo

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Bassist

Groups:

Metallica Suicidal Tendencies Black Label Society Infectious Grooves Cyco Miko Medication Mass Mental? Project Tru wirebox Coffindrop

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Randy Rhoads

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Guitarist

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Quiet Riot Blizzard Of Ozz

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Geezer Butler

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Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

Black Sabbath Heaven & Hell G//Z/R Deadland Ritual Bullring Brummies

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Mike Inez

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Bassist

Groups:

Alice in Chains Black Label Society Heart Slash's Snakepit Spys4Darwin

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Jake E. Lee

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Guitarist

Groups:

Dio Ratt Supergroup A Enuff Z'Nuff Rough Cutt BADLANDS Red Dragon Cartel

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Alex Skolnick

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Guitarist

Groups:

Testament Savatage Metal Allegiance Attention Deficit

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Rick Wakeman

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Keyboardist

Groups:

Black Sabbath Yes Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman Strawbs Rick Wakeman & Adam Wakeman The “Just a Minute” Team The English Rock Ensemble The Crowd Dib Cochran & The Earwigs

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Bob Daisley

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Bassist

Groups:

Black Sabbath Dio Rainbow Chicken Shack Mungo Jerry Uriah Heep Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force Blizzard Of Ozz Bitter Pill Last Temptation Gary Moore Band Living Loud Stream Mother’s Army

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James Lomenzo

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Bassist

Groups:

Megadeth Black Label Society White Lion Pride and Glory Lynch Mob Killing Machine Hail! Sweet & Lynch Firstborne Slash's Snakepit Dio Disciples

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Brad Gillis

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Guitarist

Groups:

Queensrÿche Night Ranger Vicious Rumors Hear 'n Aid Skills Rubicon

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Don Airey

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Keyboardist

Groups:

Judas Priest Black Sabbath Whitesnake Deep Purple Wishbone Ash Saxon Jethro Tull Rainbow Electric Light Orchestra Divlje Jagode Phenomena Empire Colosseum II Cozy Powell's Hammer Don Airey & Friends Hollywood Monsters The Don Airey Band The Company of Snakes Living Loud Sinner Gary Moore Band

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Rudy Sarzo

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Bassist

Groups:

Whitesnake Blue Öyster Cult Dio Quiet Riot Queensrÿche Supergroup B The Guess Who Hear 'n Aid Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force アニメタルUSA Angel The Dudes of Wrath Dio Disciples A New Revenge D-Metal Stars Gunzo Manic Eden M.A.R.S. Dream Child

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Gus G.

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Guitarist

Groups:

Firewind Nightrage Dream Evil Kriterion

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Ozzy Osbourne

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Singer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Various Artists for Children's Promise Blizzard Of Ozz The Crystal Method With Ozzy Osbourne, DMX, Ol' Dirty Bastard & Fuzzbubble

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Pete Way

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Bassist

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UFO Waysted Mogg/Way The Plot

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Tommy Aldridge

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Drummer

Groups:

Thin Lizzy Whitesnake House of Lords Black Oak Arkansas Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force Gary Moore Band Manic Eden M.A.R.S.

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Deen Castronovo

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Journey Cacophony Hardline Bad English The Dead Daisies Revolution Saints G//Z/R Paul Rodgers and Company Soul SirkUS Planet Us Gioeli-Castronovo Wild Dogs Dr. Mastermind Generation Radio

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Rob "Blasko" Nicholson

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Bassist

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Rob Zombie Danzig Prong Cryptic Slaughter

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Mike Bordin

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Drummer

Groups:

Korn Black Sabbath Faith No More Supergroup A The Chickenfuckers EZ-Street Pop-O-Pies Sharp Young Men Faith. No Man. Fart Sandwich Posse Haircuts That Kill

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Chris Wyse

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Bassist

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The Cult Hollywood Vampires Joe Perry Project

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Brian Tichy

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Guitarist Drummer

Groups:

Whitesnake Billy Idol Foreigner Pride and Glory Lynch Mob Gene Simmons Band The Dead Daisies Sweet & Lynch George Lynch & The Mob Randy Jackson's China Rain Operation: Mindcrime Silverthorne S.U.N. T&N Tak Matsumoto Group Slash's Snakepit

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Adam Wakeman

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Guitarist Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Supergroup B Supergroup A Strawbs Rick Wakeman & Adam Wakeman Adam Wakeman & Friends Headspace Curfew

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Tommy Clufetos

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Drummer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Alice Cooper Rob Zombie L.A. Rats Tommy's RockTrip

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Phil Soussan

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Bassist Composer

Groups:

Billy Idol Last in Line

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John Sinclair

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Keyboardist

Groups:

The Cult Spinal Tap Uriah Heep Heavy Metal Kids

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Randy Castillo

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Drummer

Groups:

Mötley Crüe Lita Ford Band Stone Fury

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Lee Kerslake

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Drummer

Groups:

Uriah Heep Blizzard Of Ozz Living Loud The Gods Toe Fat

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Carmine Appice

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Vanilla Fudge Cactus Blue Murder Beck, Bogert & Appice Hear 'n Aid Derringer, Bogert & Appice King Kobra The Rod Stewart Group Mother’s Army Appice

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Jimmy DeGrasso

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Drummer

Groups:

Megadeth Ratt MD.45 White Lion Mama's Boys Killing Machine Hail! Black Star Riders Y&T F5

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Lindsay Bridgwater

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Keyboardist

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John Purdell

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Guitarist Keyboardist Music Producer

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Quiet Riot Foreigner

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Joe Holmes

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Guitarist

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Lizzy Borden

No gear added

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Bob Marlette

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Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Lynyrd Skynyrd Alice Cooper Rob Zombie Vandenberg Two Sahara Snow

No gear added

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Rob Nicholson

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Bassist

Groups:

Rob Zombie Danzig Prong Cryptic Slaughter

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About

Ozzy Osbourne, often referred to as the "Prince of Darkness," is a legendary figure in the world of heavy metal and hard rock. While Ozzy Osbourne is primarily known as a solo artist, his backing band has featured an array of talented musicians over the years. Originating from Birmingham, England, the group has included notable members such as Zakk Wylde (guitar), Randy Rhoads (guitar), and Tommy Clufetos (drums), among others. The band’s sound is rooted in genres like rock, pop rock, symphonic rock, metal, hard rock, glam metal, and heavy metal, drawing on Osbourne's early days with Black Sabbath while also venturing into more melodic and symphonic territories.

How to Sound Like Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne's music is characterized by its aggressive yet melodic soundscape, blending heavy riffs with soaring, often theatrical vocals. The guitar work, whether through the virtuosic flair of Randy Rhoads or the raw power of Zakk Wylde, typically features crunchy distortion and elaborate solos. This is often achieved using gear like the G&L Tribute Rampage Ivory for its robust tone and the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi to add a layer of fuzz. Amplifiers such as the Bogner Shiva contribute to the band's punchy and dynamic sound, complementing the driving rhythm section. The overall vibe is both gritty and polished, capturing the essence of metal's raw energy while maintaining a melodic edge.

Discography

Diary Of A Madman

1981

Bark At The Moon (Expanded Edition)

1983

The Ultimate Sin

1986

Tribute

1987

No Rest for the Wicked (Expanded Edition)

1988

No More Tears (Expanded Edition)

1991

LIVE & LOUD

1993

Ozzmosis (Expanded Edition)

1995

Down To Earth

2001

Live At Budokan

2002

Under Cover

2005

Black Rain (Expanded Edition)

2007

Scream (Expanded Edition)

2010

Ordinary Man

2020

Blizzard Of Ozz (40th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

2020

Diary of a Madman (40th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

2021

Patient Number 9

2022

Get the Ozzy Osbourne Sound

Want to sound like Ozzy Osbourne? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.

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