Zakk Wylde

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Full Name
Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt
Born
January 14th, 1967
Height
6ft 2in
Hometown
Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
Net Worth
Estimated $16 million
Partner
Barbaranne Wylde
Family
Zakk Wylde was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, and was raised in nearby Jackson Township. He married Barbaranne Wylde in 1992, and the couple have four children. His wife has also managed aspects of his career and charitable work.
Years Active
1987–present
Bands
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, Pantera, Zakk Sabbath
Top Tracks
'Stillborn', 'In This River', 'Fire It Up', 'Suicide Messiah', 'Bored to Tears'
Top Albums
No More Tears (with Ozzy Osbourne), No Rest for the Wicked (with Ozzy Osbourne), 1919 Eternal, Mafia, The Blessed Hellride
Records Sold
More than 10 million records worldwide
Number Ones
Multiple number one albums on the US Hard Rock Albums chart with Black Label Society
Fun Facts
Zakk Wylde adopted his stage name after joining Ozzy Osbourne's band, having been born Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt. ### His trademark "bullseye" Les Paul guitar has become one of the most iconic instruments in heavy metal. ### In 2022, Wylde joined Pantera's reunion line-up, performing the parts originally played by the late Dimebag Darrell as a tribute to his friend.
Related Artists
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society, Pantera, Pride & Glory, Black Sabbath

Zakk Wylde is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter best known for his long association with Ozzy Osbourne and as the founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. Renowned for his blistering guitar solos, powerful vibrato and signature pinch harmonics, Wylde emerged in the late 1980s as Osbourne’s lead guitarist, contributing to classic albums including No Rest for the Wicked and No More Tears. Beyond his work with Ozzy, he has enjoyed a successful career with Black Label Society and has also performed with Pantera, helping cement his reputation as one of the most influential heavy metal guitarists of his generation.

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Zakk Wylde is an American guitarist and singer best known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne, founding Black Label Society and becoming one of heavy metal's most celebrated guitarists.
While best known as a guitarist, some of Zakk Wylde's signature songs include 'Stillborn', 'In This River' and 'Bored to Tears' with Black Label Society, alongside his acclaimed work on Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears.
Zakk Wylde has remained one of Ozzy Osbourne's closest musical collaborators, continuing to perform with him on selected tours and projects while also leading Black Label Society and performing with Pantera.
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