Zakk Wylde's crew are one of American metal's most versatile.
Artist Biography
Before forming Black Label Society, Zakk Wylde played lead guitar for Ozzy Osbourne and also fronted the band Pride & Glory.
∙ Wylde formed Black Label Society after losing his gig with Osbourne as a result of waiting on a potential opportunity to play in Guns N’ Roses, which didn’t pan out.
∙ Black Label Society is known for choosing intriguing cover songs, such as Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine.”
∙ While Wylde is Black Label Society’s sole constant member, the lineup has also featured members of Alice In Chains, Metallica, Megadeth, and Breaking Benjamin.
∙ Wylde also plays guitar and sings in a Black Sabbath cover band called Zakk Sabbath.