Is Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Jake E Lee the Worlds best Rock Guitarist Songwriter 

I must agree

I wonder how much Ozzy had to do with it? I like Zakk, I love Randy but I was once again crushed at the Osborne’s for being greedy and arrogant for their treatment of Jake and Randy!

@@robert.m4676 More to do with Sharon then Ozzy Perhaps. Like Wendy of Dio.

True they did screw him over .Ozzy has said he and Jake never made a personal connection with each other and that Jake tried to take over the musical direction of the band .where he and Rhoads were very connected on just the music but also on a personal level.

Ozzy pretends to not know,or pretended then,pretty sure he has no idea wtf is going on now. The Osbournes actually F'ed Bob Daisley worse than Jake.

right down the middle balancing great tech skills, I would say that's a correct statement, great songwriter also, Jeff I appreciate you viewing, My 100th video is next

I couldn't have said that better. I've always said that his playing held the spirit of the seventies with the necessary components of the eighties

@@markc5771 Thanks...I feel the same way...All the best:)

a true fan, thank you sir

Randy changed the game Jake was just another Randy Eddie hybrid

Invariably, Jake E Lee is awesome, & certainly did his thing live with Ozzy. & Yet Jake had a impossibly tall order to fill with Randy’s shoes as a songwriter, after Randy put the all time high water mark up at the pinnacle peak of Heavy Metal, it’s inarguably a one sided affair. In comparison, Jake on his 2 albums with Ozzy really put up only one single particularly notable Ozzy hit, with his song Bark at the Moon & then played on Phil Soussan’s hit Ozzy song Shot in the Dark, & the rest are all duds. While damn near every single song Randy wrote on his 2 albums with Ozzy went far beyond particularly notable, while music is subjective, be for real, undeniably even Randy’s deeper cuts & B sides like Steal Away the Night & Tonight tower high over Bark at the Moon. Without even mentioning the clearly huge Radio staple-Sport Stadium hype Randy Rhoads mega hit songs that moved far beyond the culture of Heavy Metal, with Crazy Train & Over the Mountian. Unequivocally, Jake E Lee never wrote anything anywhere even close to the level of the songs Mr. Crowley, Revelation Mother Earth, Goodbye to Romance, Diary of a Madman or S.A.T.O…🎸

Just awsome

yeah, that's a dirty dirty shame. so often happens to the sidemen/songwriters in the music business. just because they're not the "star..."

Who did Sharon gives those to?

@@bondalero0074 Ozzy

ozzy & the wife stole a lot of writing credidts.

I really like Great white, I might do something on him soon, thank you & thanks for viewing

That is very kind of you Daniel, I appreciate your vote of confidence in my video's, thank you SO Much Sir.

Sir yes Sir, thanks for viewing Joel

That must have been so funny, very cool indeed, thank you for watching my video I appreciate it.

( Jake is a freakin raging alcoholic axe man ) Interesting, I didn't know that Ken, why they dip in the drugs and alcohol and destroy a great life, Just like the original guitarist of def leppard, now that I think about it I think I might do a video on there guitarists. thank you for viewing Ken I appreciate it.

Definitely and entertaining Guitarist & a really nice guy to be honest, thank you for viewing.

i have heard that as well

Pretty cool guy, nice person also.

Thank you Dusty, a loyal fan

Mr John Hagan I can't thank you enough for the VERY Kind words regarding my guitar playing, Certainly no Jeff Beck but the Respect & Gesture in comparing me to such a player is through the roof for me, I thank You, takes a true Man to give a compliment in today's day, I think I have gotten 3 in the past 5 years no joke, so I Appreciate that so very much, My Influences were Mark Farner Grand funk, Michael Shenker MSG Group, Jeff Beck Group, than I saw Larry Carton & went heavy with him, years latter and as of late it's Alex Hutchings.. Just a little bio lol, Ok Johnny Thank you man I appreciate that so much and thanks for viewing.

@@theguitartemplepriest Your quite welcome my friend .again at first it just sounded like Jeff playing one of his instrumentals from back in the day .I had bought Jeff's "Wired" record when I was probably 14 maybe and just loved guitar oriented music. My first rock album was Kiss's Alive double live album when I was like 10 . At 12 went to my first concert was a 12 hour (noon till midnight) outdoor stadium festival in Orlandos Tangerine Bowl (65 .000 people) saw Frank Marino And Mahoney Rush .Brownsville Station .Blackfoot .Nantucket .Ted Nugent and Aerosmith and few other groups that day I can't hardly remember but it really changed fore later that year when I heard Van Halens "Running With The Devil" on the radio for the first time . I was instantly hooked on Eddie and went straight out and bought their debut album .started going to concert on a monthly basis from that point on .at least 50-75 from age 12-17 .two really stand out above all and that was Van Halen opening up for the Rolling Stones on the Tatoo You tour I believe .Van Halen blew the Stones away though Lol and my all time favorite concert was in 1981 Ozzys Blizzard Of Ozz Tour with a very young Def Leppard opening up .seeing Randy Rhoads live was a life changing experience for me. he had the greatest stage presence of any musician I have ever seen .the only two guitarist that I can think of that might have came close was Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page and I only saw videos of those two playing live lol .but yeah I felt like I had a religious experience watching and listening to Rhoads preforming .by far best live guitarist ever .and that's saying alot considering I've seen Eddie Van Halen .Frank Marino .Pat Travers .Vivian Campbell .Jeff Beck .George Lynch .Warren DMartini .Ted Nugent. Joe Parry and countless others live .it was Randy that made me want to pick up the guitar at 15 .when he died in that tragic plane crash in 82 I felt like I had lost a family member. I'm not kidding it devastated me .but hey sorry for the long rant Lol

In Elsegundo. I still have the card they all signed

Man that is very cool indeed, how did that come about ? did you know him personalty ? Dad wealthy and hired Them ? Did you work with Ratt ? Thank you for the comment Mark I appreciate it Sir, certainly must have been a birthday never to forget .

@@theguitartemplepriest I had a pickup truck which qualified me as a Ratt roadie. That summer I hauled their gear to gig's at the Troubadour, Wolf and Rismillar's country club and a party in Pacific Palisades. Good times

@@marklavalle2154 Very cool indeed Mark, are you still in contact with them from time to time if so certainly tell them of The Temple Would love to interview them .

After that summer I last saw them at Magic Mountain a few years later. No more contact, just good memories

Thank you for that statement Darrell, That's exactingly what I have been trying to bring out here at the Temple PERSONHOOD, To find the Person behind the Discipline. Appreciate Ya.

Yes indeed Sir, Mark Knopfler is one great guitarist, I am going to check out Ningen Isu Later tonight thanks for the Heads up, thanks for viewing also .

Sir yes Sir, thank you for Viewing

Ozzy, for some reason, passed over the immortal George Lynch!!! Your absolutely correct Jake told Lynch in fact ( I don't think you have the gig man ) Jake Liked Lynch and was respectful. In fact Lynch Lost the job twice once to Randy and to Jake OZZY Said he lost the job because he CUT HIS HAIR, Yes indeed, Sharon said he no longer has the image we wasn't. Great to hear from you talk again.

Got to admit pretty dard good, nice guy also.Thanks for viewing.

No worry's Sir, There are a lot of twists and turns in Life, He was pretty cool & a nice guy I understand, Thanks for viewing.

Thank you Jimmy for viewing

Lol , I think there might be something to that Sir.

Timo Tolkki I will look him up, Thank you for viewing also.

Few get to that level.

I never heard Jake playing with Dio. I know he was playing with Dio, but never heard his stuff during his stint with the band. I will have to do some searching!

I am happy you learned the information here at The Temple, I do a lot of research & do the best I can , Love to hear from you, Below is Dio's Band Bio Dio was an American heavy metal band centred around vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Formed in 1982, the group originally consisted of Dio, guitarist Jake E. Lee (replaced by Vivian Campbell for the first active lineup of the band), bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Vinny Appice. The band's final lineup, active until Dio's death on May 16, 2010, included guitarist Craig Goldy, drummer Simon Wright, keyboardist Scott Warren and bassist Rudy Sarzo.

Dio was an American heavy metal band centred around vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Formed in 1982, the group originally consisted of Dio, guitarist Jake E. Lee (replaced by Vivian Campbell for the first active lineup of the band), bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Vinny Appice. The band's final lineup, active until Dio's death on May 16, 2010, included guitarist Craig Goldy, drummer Simon Wright, keyboardist Scott Warren and bassist Rudy Sarzo.

@@mylovesongs2429 Jake didnt play with Dio. I was making a joke. They got together to jam to see if things gelled, and it didnt work out.

Loyalty, Fab Loyalty, I like that, Thanks for viewing.

Hate to say it but there is a tad bit of truth there. Well we can always indeed certainly say NOT a has been but a HAS DONE, the been there done that certainly lives in him thus we grant him his respect, but your point is Taken .

Angus and Malcolm Young yes indeed i've got to go a video on them, so sad about Malcom, thanks for watching

Thank you Daniel

Sir yes Sir, He deserves that.

Jake played with Dio In L.A. I guess Jake was the top player on the L.A. Strip and Creg Goldy ( DIO GUITARIST ) said he was his favorite player, Goldy I mean. Jake never recorded with Dio but Played on the circuit with him in L.A. Jake went to Play with RATT for a very short while, Dio felt he wanted a more British sounding player I I remember right. Thank you ever so kindly for viewing Sir I appreciate it.

Another Epic Metal Record that every song was just next level shit that I forgot to mention was Judus Priest "Unleashed In The East" but that was in the 70s era so guess wouldn't count but probably the greatest live Metal record of all time .

Yes true.

I did a video on the New guy Falkner if you wish to see. Unleashed In The East was awsome also.

I Can agree with your statement Mark, thanks for viewing also.

I say the same thing Sometimes, granted he is a great Lyric Writer but without the construction of that music Yes indeed a lot to be said there.

Was?? Still is.

I loved Randy Rhodes and wasn’t sure if Ozzy would ever find anyone of that same caliber and inventiveness. But instantly when I heard Jake,wow!

Ups and downs?!! You know anyting?! Nobody knows that you're talkin about! Jake E is the greatest of all time

I was just playing along to a few songs off that album. Do I play them perfectly? Nope. Could I ever? Doubt it. Do I "hear" something new every time I pay attention? Absolutely. Red Dragon Cartel is a successor to Badlands. Git to check them out. You won't be disappointed.

Saw Ray live while he stepped in at short notice for Black Sabbath, did well given how little time he had to learn the songs

Jake was at the height of his powers in Badlands! Seems, much like Sampson Jake’s awesomeness was tied to the length of his hair.

A Good guy also that's always a plus

Heck yeah I was pissed at Sharon for wrecking another good thing. She sucks cause Jake E. Lee was incredible and still is!

Jake E. Lee is definitely NOT underrated. He's one of the most respected and highly regarded guitarists in rock.

Great song writer and a good guy, thank you also for viewing

Hel no what has he done besides playing for Ozzy he wouldn't be known if it wasn't for Ozzy period Jake sucks good guitar player but is not even a top 25 best

I agree, he's definitely underrated for the incredible talent he is.

​​@@Heatherssuperman80You're wrong and don't know what you're talking about. Do you play guitar? I have for 35 years. Make that 39 years. 35 since I had my Gibson.

@@ericbitzer5247 yes I do play

Badlands should have been a supergroup, but they fell apart too soon and he never seemed to recover from that..... I agree with that Statement Philip, Glad you liked the video, I have a new one coming late today.

I wouldn't say they "fell apart" as much as I would say "shut down" . Not trying to resurrect any past darkness of the band ,but after Ray's diagnosis AND his antics away from the band, there really wasn't a choice. I do agree that he never seemed to recover from it, though.

@@CS-ru4xd Good point's Sir

Mine too

Sir yes Sir, Great song writer as well, Steven thank you ever so kindly for viewing & more so subscribing I certainly appreciate it, My 100th Video is next.

I Agree with You Though I personaly Think its more Sharon Doing, Just like Wendy with Dio. More about Money then music for Those Chicks, sad really, Hey thank You for Viewing.

I thought that was cool also, thanks for viewing Sir.

Jake said he didn't need a Floyd Rose. This proves that. He also stated that when he has one he abuses it! Ha!

Very cool to watch also.

No he was the Jake E Lee of the eighties.

Wow ! You Nailed it on All points, especially how you and I prefer earlier Zakk. I thought Zakk was just Phenomenal during No Rest For the Wicked and No More Tears. I just Totally lost all interest once he reached the whole SDMF / BLS biker/lumberjack/viking wannabe bullshit. What the hell is his deal with constantly spitting up in the air above Himself ? He became Repulsive, and honestly never sounded as good again. He seems to be one Messed up dude. Jake E Lee is just Awesome ! Absolute magical guitar Wizard. Ozzy says he hated that period, when ironically, the Jake period is my Favorite Ozzy period. I LOVED the Ultimate Sin tour. Years later I would see whatever tour where Ozzy had Joe Holmes on guitar, and I hated it.

@@shaunclifton5281 I think Holmes was part of the Ozzmosis tour in 96/97. I get what you mean with Zakk and his spitting. There's a pro shot show from 89' in Philly where Zakk is doing the spitting in the air thing like he's trying to catch it again. So he's done that from the beginning. It is kinda sick but looks even worse when he looks like a dirty biker guy. I never liked Sharon but there's one thing that I found myself agreeing with her on and that's when she made the statement about Zakk turning Ozzys music into a BLS project, and I was hearing the same thing. After Ozzmosis, Ozzys music started to have these muddy uninspired guitar riffs and the production left a lot to be desired. It sounded like leftover mediocre riffs Zakk didn't use for BLS. I've always said that Ozzy solo sounded the best when he was more hard rock and less metal. Those bright sounding uplifting guitar parts Rhoads and Jake put to tape was just a better fit for him. Stuff like I Don't Know, Flying High Again, BATM, Shot In The Dark etc..just sounded better to my ears. I also agree with you that Zakk sounded great on NRFTW. That's one of my favorite Ozzy albums. Even NMT had some outstanding material looking back and still had Ozzy sounding like rock n roll. He only sounded good doing the darker doom stuff when he was with Sabbath, and I personally think the best Sabbath albums are Vol-4,SBS,Sabotage, where they started to get more progressive and away from the simple doom sound from their first 3.

Your comment pretty much sums up my thoughts also .I too think Ozzys best all time work is those first two records with Randy Rhoads .this was music that Randy had to come up with from a genre and style he was completely new to .Quiet Riot from the 70s was a pop group that's flamboyance was created in the honor of David Bowie and Mic Ronson so when Randy joined Ozzy he was out of his element in every way finding himself on another Continent having to create Heavy Metal music something he had never liked let alone had any experience with and was probably thinking he was in way over his head when he first sat down with Ozzy and asked "what do you want me to write" probably not having a clue and when Ozzy replied "just be yourself" that was the 3 best words Ozzy could have ever said to Randy cause it let him know that this new bands music was not gonna be like Black Sabbath's and let him draw from his educational perspective to write something completely new and unique .which is exactly what Ozzy wanted .after touring with Van Halen while in Sabbath he wanted to be in more of a Rock guitar oriented band simular to VH rather than the gloom and doom devil type like Sabbath was .and the result of this was what came out on the Blizzard an Diary recordings .this is wat made those 2 records stand out and caught the attention of the Rock fans around the world .and Lee's entry into Ozzys band was different in he was already playing music from that genre and really nailed it with Bark of the Moon .his playing and music was more explosive and hard rock driven than the first two albums and having to fill Rhoads shoes was something that couldn't have been easy by any stretch of the imagination .but he owned it and allowed Ozzy to carry on instead of fading away after Randy's death that could have very well happened had he not got the right guy .and Zach kept it going with his first 2 records. Like you after this Ozzys music wasn't quite the same Ozzy was having personal and health issues .he didn't have Bobs influence and lyrics anymore which was a HUGE part of Ozzy earlier success .Zach was wanting to do his own thing and Ozzy had a revolving door of musicians from this point on and never had anyone to create something special and magical anymore .

@@johnhagan582 Spot on I think. Randy was an absolutely brilliant composer and still moves me to this very day. Lee was certainly more explosive style-wise and had better stage presence. He really did a great job keeping Ozzy's act together for a while and did an awesome job with Randy's material. As an album, BATM is quite a distant third for me - with the title song the sole exception. And Shot in the Dark was magnificent. But his writing paled to what Randy could create. That said, onstage Jake was brilliant. I actually think most of Lee's solo's were better improvised on stage, unlike Randy who played best after carefully composing and phrasing his solos, like Mr. Crowley. Interesting contrast. But Randy was far better at creating unique, out of the box melodies and fills... like in I Don't Know... you never expect what comes next but when it does it's absolute genius. And truly masterful, epic compositions like the way Diary builds to a dramatic climax. Randy's passion and fire were magical. I rarely felt that way with Jake's studio playing. There are a few moments when he hit it, but then slides into some fast pentatonic thing in a major key and just noodles off. But onstage, it's another story altogether. Never saw such a natural in front of a crowd! Anyway... let's not forget about Bob Daisley. He was the glue and catalyst for much of the early music. Thank God he wrote all the lyrics... LOL As far as chops are concerned, I always ponder what Randy might have become with another decade to develop once the genre had taken off. And he'd gone back to studying Classical for a while. He'd surely have been influenced by Vai, Satch, Yngwie, Freidman, Gilbert, etc... I could easily have seen him on the G3 tour and collaborating with everyone to create unexpected, brilliant and moving music. It would have been glorious...

@@Mike-eq4ky See I saw all 3 players (Rhoads .Lee. Whilde) .and IMO Rhoads had the greatest stage presence of anyone ever with maybe the exceptions of Hendrix and Page .and the live solo he did on Mr Crowley at the After Hours Promo was the Greatest Heavy Metal Guitar solo in history .the feeling he put into that eyes closed the entire time was unbelievable .but that's just my take brother .thanks for the reply though forsure

That was my first gig. What do you mean they're not all like this?

Jakes a good player but nothing great .

@@herbcanter2114 Opinions vary..........