"Jake E. Lee discloses the recent message he got from Ozzy Osbourne over the weekend, lamenting about not having more time together"
In the world of rock music, the news of Ozzy Osbourne's passing at the age of 76 mere weeks after his farewell concert with Black Sabbath shook the industry to its core. Amidst the outpouring of tributes, one name stood out: Jake E. Lee, the guitarist who played a pivotal role in Ozzy's career during the 1980s.
At the Back to the Beginning show, a farewell concert for Ozzy, Jake performed some of the band's most iconic songs, including The Ultimate Sin and Shot in the Dark. Tom Morello, the creative director of the event, stated that Jake's presence was crucial for the bill.
However, Jake was expected to perform Bark at the Moon but had to perform alternative songs instead. Despite this change, his inclusion in the concert gave him a brief opportunity to catch up with Ozzy, whom he hadn't spoken to in the 37 years prior to their reunion.
In a poignant moment, Ozzy reached out to Jake just weeks before his death, sending a heartfelt text message expressing regret for not spending more time together during the concert weekend and a desire to reconnect in Los Angeles. Jake shared this message on social media as he awaited his flight home.
Ozzy's message, filled with warmth and affection, highlighted the deep connection between the two musicians. It was a poignant reminder of their shared history, a history that spanned decades and marked both artists in profound ways.
Jake, who replaced Randy Rhoads in Ozzy's band after the Diary of a Madman tour, produced two albums - Bark at the Moon (1983) and The Ultimate Sin (1986) - for Ozzy. His contributions to Ozzy's music are undeniable, and his presence at the Back to the Beginning concert was a testament to their enduring bond.
Even in the chaos of the concert weekend, Ozzy showed kindness to Jake as he headed to the airport the next day. This final interaction, though brief, was a poignant reminder of the respect and admiration that Ozzy held for Jake.
As the rock world continues to mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, the story of his final message to Jake E. Lee serves as a poignant reminder of the power of music to bring people together, even in the face of life's most difficult moments.
[1] Source: Jake E. Lee's social media post [2] Source: Rolling Stone interview with Jake E. Lee [3] Source: Classic Rock Magazine interview with Tom Morello [4] Source: Ozzy Osbourne's official website [5] Source: Ultimate Classic Rock article on the Back to the Beginning concert
- Jake E. Lee, known for his electric guitar technique, played iconic songs with Ozzy Osbourne during Ozzy's farewell concert with Black Sabbath, featuring songs like The Ultimate Sin and Shot in the Dark.
- Despite not being able to perform Bark at the Moon as expected, Jake's inclusion in the concert provided an opportunity to catch up with Ozzy, the musician he hadn't spoken to for 37 years.
- In a heartfelt message sent weeks before his death, Ozzy expressed regret for not spending more time with Jake during the concert weekend and wished to reconnect in Los Angeles.
- The deep connection between Ozzy and Jake, spanning decades, was marked by their collaborative work on albums like Bark at the Moon and The Ultimate Sin, which significantly impacted pop-culture and entertained many celebrities.
