KQRC: Kansas City – Zakk Wylde Is OUT (as Ozzy’s Guitarist)

If you’ve listened to my show over the years, you know I count Zakk Wylde as one of my few “show business” friends. I have been lucky enough to make friends with a few of the bands I’ve talked to over the years. And Zakk is one of those guys that has kinda become more than that. We’ve really got to know each other. So, when I heard that Ozzy was replacing him with Gus G. from Firewind (who?), I blew a call in to see what the hell was going on. Turns out Zakk was PISSED! I’ve never heard him angry at Ozzy before. This interview ended up getting national attention due to his response. And then…very soon after, Zakk started to go through his health issues. Thankfully, he’s doing well physically, and hard at work on a new BLS CD (featuring new drummer Will Hunt), tentatively called “In Search Of Women’s Clothing.” Maybe. Zakk’s not exactly known for being organized or disciplined. We’ll see!