Zakk Wylde
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Zakk Wylde
Background information
Birth name
Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt
Also known as
Chode, The Ghost of Rock Past, The Idol
Born
(1967-01-14) January 14, 1967 (age 46)
Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Heavy metal, hard rock, southern metal, groove metal, southern rock
Occupations
Musician, songwriter, actor, producer
Instruments
electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, piano, keyboards, bass guitar, harmonica, mellotron, organ, electric piano, mandolin, banjo, talkbox
Years active
1987–present
Labels
Geffen, Spitfire, InsideOut Music, Artemis, Roadrunner, Epic, Sony
Associated acts
Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne, Pride & Glory, Steel Dragon, Britny Fox,Black Veil Brides
Website
zakkwylde.com
Notable instruments
Zakk Wylde Signature Les Paul,
Zakk Wylde Signature Gibson Flying V,
Zakk Wylde Epiphone ZV
Zakk Wylde (born Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt, January 14, 1967), is an American musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. His signature bulls-eye design appears on many of his guitars and is widely recognized. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory, who released one self-titled album in 1994 before disbanding. As a solo artist he released Book of Shadows in 1996.
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