Weekend plans with Ozzy Osbourne fell through, as evidenced by Jake E. Lee's last message received from him
In a poignant turn of events, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee shared a heartfelt message he received from Ozzy Osbourne just before the music icon's passing in 2025. The text, sent as Ozzy was preparing for his highly anticipated farewell concert, the Back to the Beginning show, revealed a deep regret for lost time and a desire to reconnect.
Ozzy, who had been a key part of Jake's rich legacy as a guitarist, expressed his disappointment for not being able to spend more time with Jake during the chaotic farewell concert weekend. The message, filled with warmth and respect, ended with a promise to text Jake when he eventually returned to Los Angeles, where they hoped to "shoot the shit" and catch up.
The text came as a surprise, as Ozzy and Jake had not spoken in the 37 years leading up to the Back to the Beginning show. Jake, who replaced Randy Rhoads in Ozzy's band after Bernie Tormé and Brad Gillis had helped complete the Diary of a Madman tour, had been expected to perform Bark at the Moon at the farewell concert. However, due to unspecified reasons, he ended up performing The Ultimate Sin and Shot in the Dark instead.
Tributes have been pouring in for Ozzy following his death at the age of 76, mere weeks after the Back to the Beginning show with Black Sabbath. Tom Morello, the creative director, stated that Jake's presence was crucial for the Back to the Beginning bill. Tony Iommi discussed how the show helped celebrate Ozzy's life, marking the end of an era in rock music.
As Jake awaited his flight back to the US, he posted the text he received from Ozzy on social media. The message served as a poignant reminder of the bond between the two musicians, a bond that spanned decades and produced two iconic albums - Bark at the Moon (1983) and The Ultimate Sin (1986). Ozzy also sent well wishes to Jake when he was shot in Las Vegas last year, demonstrating the mutual respect and camaraderie that existed between them.
Unfortunately, no information is available about where Jake currently resides. However, his post about the text he received from Ozzy serves as a testament to their enduring connection, a connection that transcended time and space.
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- Jake E. Lee, the legendary rock guitarist, shared a heartfelt message from Ozzy Osbourne on social media, expressing their deep-rooted bond that spanned decades and produced iconic albums.
- Tony Iommi, discussing the Back to the Beginning show, emphasized its role in celebrating Ozzy's life, marking the end of an era in rock music.
- Despite not speaking for 37 years leading up to the Back to the Beginning show, Ozzy regretted not spending more time with Jake during the chaotic concert weekend and promised to catch up.
- Tom Morello stated that Jake's presence was crucial for the Back to the Beginning bill, underlining his significant impact on entertainment and music, alongside celebrities like Ozzy.
