3 Jake E Lee Licks From 1984

Here's the next Three-For-All lesson and this time we're tackling three licks from guitar-meister Jake E. Lee and his live solo during Ozzy's Bark at the Moon tour which lasted from 1983-1985.
There are several clips, bootlegs, and even a professionally shot video floating around on KZbin, so once you play around with the ideas shared in this video, you should watch a few of the clips of Jake's solo from this time period, which will reveal a number of interesting, challenging, and forward-thinking ideas.
Give this lesson a view, play around with these ideas, and please subscribe to Late Night Lessons - THANK YOU!
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[@LocoDirewolf]

Jake was my favorite guitarist from Ozzy's solo career

[@cyjazz]

Eric F krackenthorpe still is..

[@GooseGumlizzard]

Jake > Zakk > Randy

[@lifeinlondon144]

Randy is the best Ozzy wouldn't be Ozzy without Rhoads

[@LocoDirewolf]

@@lifeinlondon144, that's just like your opinion, man.

[@lifeinlondon144]

No:1 my name is Dihain dinithi is my mom . No:2 I respect that you like Jake e.lee . No:3 my favourite is randy . No : 4 are we cool

[@caljerm]

I've watched that live solo probably 1000 times over the years - never gets old

[@dub351]

Flawlessly plays amazing lick. Humbly says "or something like that." Dude! Be amazed like I am.

[@PlasticCogLiquid]

Jake is the master of chord changes that sound simple but they end up being way more complex than I ever imagined.

[@lifegoeson2183]

He would have got alot of that stuff from Hendrix...

[@jtwilliams8895]

I didn’t even know who Jake E Lee was until about couple months ago. He’s incredible. The Ultimate Sin is a great album I’ve come to love. Almost makes me want to buy a Charvel

[@MarkBreton]

You must practice guitar like 25 hours a day 9 days a week. Just amazing.

[@quinetastic]

No. Practicing that much would be counterproductive. The key is *targeted* practice...

[@strattuner]

THE KEY is you gotta love it,along with everything else you are supposed to love,i;ve played for 50 years,seriously,the time on the neck is your time to unwind,rewind,and if you play with others,expand, the expanding is the fun part--JAKE'S playing and writing amazes me,i've heard many

[@JohnnyGuitarRocks]

Jake's solo on this tour is one of my all-time favorites and you did an amazing job covering 3 special licks.

[@Iheartdgd]

Dude I love your cover photo! Haha nailed it.

[@shannonjennings1454]

Just subscribed! Your teaching ability is incredible and your playing effortless. You are covering guitarists that I grew up with that made me want to play in the first place but never had lessons. I'd be so far more advanced if I could have found a teacher like you back in the 80's and early 90's. At least now, there's your channel and I thank you for what you're doing. Love the breakdowns of the licks. Keep up the great work man!

[@LateNightLessons]

This is awesome and I love getting comments and feedback like this - thank you! It makes me feel good to notice I'm reaching and helping people with music on this channel - that's exactly who I am and what I do. I honestly almost didn't create this channel and attempt to do this, as I was afraid that no one would care and wouldn't "get it." It makes me GREAT noticing that I'm making a lot of folks happy and inspiring others, which is what this is ALL about - and it's great to notice so many people that "get it." Take care, thanks again, and ROCK ON! : )

[@TheK20sedan]

@@LateNightLessons we care, just found your channel today, thanks for the great content and humble attitude

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Bark at the Moon is just one of those iconic guitar songs that you just HAVE to learn, like Crazy Train, Smoke on the Water, Stairway, etc.

[@spaceantelope1]

Loving not only the content, but the pacing of your teaching style. Recently found you and glad I did. Thank you!!

[@jasonsimmons7479]

Jake was Ozzy's best guitar player. IMO.

[@yngwievanwinger1432]

I always thought that Zakk Wylde was Jake Lite! Zakk was great but Jake was the MAN. ;)

[@torkelsvenson6411]

@Yeah Whatever I think Randy was by far the most innovative, but I do think Jake had more technical skill and precision.

[@paroblynn]

You're not wrong.

[@cockers6682]

Torkel Svenson Randy was shit

[@torkelsvenson6411]

@@cockers6682 Yeah? Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

[@johnbrodsky5374]

I enjoy these videos so much. Metal month is just what the doctor ordered. These 80’s guitarists are what inspired my playing, although Ace is the reason I play guitar. Keep up the great videos. 🤘🏼

[@hydorah]

Your playing is great. You've got awesome tone and fluidity. It's very pleasant on the ear - and watching what you are doing is astonishing on the eyeballs!

[@chrishogan8804]

Wow does this bring back memories. Seeing JEL live practically all by itself sent me back to school, as there was no way I was going to compete with that. Then he put his thumb on the fretboard and I saw my guitar hero career vanish before my eyes! Wonderful lesson.

[@furiousnewf]

Dave you are a machine. Thanks again for all this awesome content. You rock dude.

[@LateNightLessons]

Wow - thank you again! : ) I do what I can and I love helping people with music so this comment made my day. Cheers!

[@xmoose9]

Your videos are always awesome, original, interesting and personal. Thank you David!

[@chuckmcfadden6782]

Thank You, David, for everything you're doing to help guys like me to learn more & practice better.

[@LateNightLessons]

You're very welcome and I hope these lessons and videos are helping you. That's what this is really ALL about. Take care and ROCK ON! : )

[@jamesstevensofficial1662]

I love your videos. You don't talk too much but you give a genuine commentary which feels like a real life lesson. The content is always spot on and well explained. You're my go to for learning anything

[@chrispeterson9447]

Awesome video, loved Jake’s playing growing up, subbed!

[@CMM5300]

Nice lesson! Jake e Lee has a unique sound and style. I haven't seen many people examine and explain his licks. Thanks!

[@jgold894]

This is an awesome lesson! I saw Jake on this tour and remember his solo blew me away. Your playing is amazing as well!

[@rickaaron6230]

Totally inspiring and also impressed by your humbleness as you absolutely rip! Just found your channel via some old VH vids. Subscribed as soon as you played the first lick my man! Looking forward to more. Thank you 🙏

[@JMMcC69]

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and gift for teaching. I always enjoy your videos and learn something of value.

[@andrewmvenegas]

You are absolutely up there in he most relevant guitar teachers on KZbin, whether you intend to be or not. You prove one doesn’t have to always take into account the beginner. LOVE YOUR LESSONS!!

[@Surfer_Ninja]

Loving your Vids. Rock on Bro!🤘 I’m digging all you do. Thank you.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! : ) Rock on!

[@robertondumba543]

Great lesson. I'm learning a lot of stuff from your channel. Thanks man! Keep It up

[@TheEleventeen]

Thank you for this wonderful video ! This video came as recommendation from KZbin and I instantly subscribed to your channel. Your channel is golden ! Thank you for making this kind of content.

[@ScottCaplener]

props to your chops, making it look easy! thx for the lesson and inspiration!

[@Gstation9]

Great Lesson David like always. Thank you !

[@misslillysdaddy]

Awesome videos mate. Please keep em coming.

[@HEADBANGRR]

Great licks. Thank you

[@stringbender11672]

Man this one of my favorite vids you did that i keep coming back to. I hope you seriously do some Jake licks from The Ultimate Sin. Songs like Never, Thank God for the Bomb, & Secret Loser need some light shed on them, Dave!!! Keep rok'n! 🤘😎👍

[@latebloomer6179]

Excellent lesson & stellar playing, man! Subbed

[@christophert7251]

I just found your channel and I watched a bunch of your videos, and you are an outstanding instructor. Your style of instructing and your attitude is so disarming that it makes it great to learn off you. Outstanding lessons and keep up the great content.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and that's great to hear! Thanks for watching and stick around for more material! ROCK ON!

[@Dinner1966]

These videos are really excellent & as an intermediate player of thirty plus years, I find these short, concise licks are superb exercises for left and right hand techniques. And coming from my favourite guitarists that I grew up on is just an added bonus. Met Jake on the "Bark At The Moon" tour in 83 and he gave me a pick (Fender Heavy), Very humble guy! Many thanks!!

[@The_Macaroon]

Another cool as funk lesson. How jake can play like that while jumping around is incredible. Love the channel

[@dx.feelgood5825]

I’m three years late but ALSO whenever Ozzy decides to start yanking him around by his hair and jostle him around like crazy and he STILL sounds incredible

[@shotgunrebels]

Your guitar videos are the best out there.Thank you!

[@LateNightLessons]

Wow - thank you so much! : )

[@jamesm4435]

Great stuff. That live solo deserves a part 2. I've always loved that solo.

[@jeffadams2789]

Jake is my favorite guitar player of all time.

[@nickbourne450]

Absolutely awesome!! You have singlehandedly rekindled my love of guitar...... Off to pull the Ibanez from the attic 😎

[@LateNightLessons]

I LOVE getting messages and feedback like this!!! Do it, please grab that guitar - that's what this is ALL about! : ) Rock on Nick and have some fun!

[@xavierhamon8093]

Thanks for the cool licks Dave. So nice and clean, great lesson.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you BIG time! Stay tuned and thanks for watching! : )

[@thoras1297]

Jake E Lee is so underrated ! And on of my favorite Guitarplayers. Thank you very much for the Info and the great Licks ! :)

[@LateNightLessons]

He's a great player and I totally agree! Thank you and thanks for watching! : )

[@dgs931]

Superb burning....loved those licks forever, never seen them played that well...kudos....Jake E Lee is in my top 5...1) EVH 2) Schenker 3) Randy 4) Jake 5) Sykes

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and every player you just listed is a MONSTER! : ) \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@minigmac1]

Just subscribed. Finding your teaching inspiring! Many thanks.

[@studiomonster2012]

Wow! That was great. Incredible playing in you’re part. And the information you put out on you’re channel makes me want to woodshed again. Thanks man for all you do. I’m a new subscriber. Addicted to you’re channel. 🤣👍🏼

[@LateNightLessons]

I love hearing things like this and getting comments like this! Thank you and welcome aboard! : ) Stay tuned for more material and lessons and have a great one!

[@shakebabyhitler]

Wow! Jake's always been one of my big influences. And you freakin' rip, man! Seriously, that's an amazing display of shreddery.

[@bcancun123]

Love your breakdowns

[@Beanoismycat]

Love these 3 for free videos

[@anthonybye6998]

Another great lesson thanks Dave!

[@samueldeleon6867]

You do a great job with these lessons . You make want to pick up my guitar again and by the way Jake E. Lee is a great guitarist and has always been underrated. He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.You do him justice.

[@RikJSmith]

This 3 Lick Lesson is Amazing , Dude . Thank you so much for sharing this . And thanks for sharing your Knowledge and Skills . Your Content is the stuff I absolutely want and need to expand my playing . I hope you're doing well and staying safe . And also , I see you posted this Video back in 2019 . I really hope you're still active and still posting Lessons . 🎸

[@noonecaresaboutu6783]

Dave, your a great player and teacher, thanks for this one, I’m gonna keep at it till I get it, thanks for what you do

[@TwoQuaters5150]

You rock. Your technique and finger work is awesome.

[@issachunt6236]

Nice lesson man, I’ve subscribed 🤘

[@70194tanner]

I remember spending quite a bit of time trying to figure out that wild tapping lick he does towards the end of the solo. Great video!!!

[@allen764]

Loving the content

[@danriley5848]

Great lesson as always 👍✌

[@seanvanblaricom9619]

Thank you for doing this on Jake. He's always been one of my favorites. Please do some more Ozzy era stuff and Badlands from the first album! Thank you!

[@J24777]

Totally Awesome !!!! Keep Up The Good Videos! ! Jake is a Great person. I met Jake a few Months ago. Very Humble and Cool Person. Gave me a Guitar Pick too!

[@stuferrie1722]

Simply thank you

[@j.ritchieriveramusic3937]

Cool vid dude!

[@acefrehley6410]

Keep the videos coming! 👍👍👍

[@pablohernandezsyn1507]

There is some nice technique on how you pick, like moving the 2 fingers that hold the pick instead of the whole hand/arm... I like it. Lesson was excellent, thanks a lot!

[@darrellkelly7614]

just subscribed...I dig 2 things 1 is that you tell us how to play the licks and you actually know how to play them.. 2 is your delivery vocally your e humble yet still talented enuf to know what you sleek of..

[@josearalat]

Dude, you could be in any band that you cover. Amazing chops!

[@AX84Channel]

I forgot about this solo. Back on the day, I didn't give Jake a fair shake as a Randy fan but Randy was no longer available and Jake was awesome. Thanks for this lesson

[@RipVDub]

Very nice sir! Second video of yours and I sub'd. Appreciate the content.

[@davemcafeeguitar]

Very cool lesson, more Jake stuff please! 👍

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and I'll see what I can do! : )

[@TheGuitarFretZone]

you do a great job on your videos, I like channel and you did a great job, on this video breaking down Jake's playing, Jake is in my top 5 favorite players, greta job!!!

[@marmo75]

Great job man

[@angusorvid8840]

I always thought one of the cool things about this solo was the fact that it was accompanied. Jake can handle himself just fine unaccompanied, as anyone who's seen him doing his solo after "Killer of Giants" on The Ultimate Ozzy concert can attest. But it just works so well here, the key changes in the song, the whole thing. Very cool. And it keeps the momentum of the show going. I played in the L.A. metal scene in the 80s on the Sunset Strip, and unless you were Paul Gilbert and in a headlining band like Racer X you couldn't get away with doing anything unaccompanied. I wonder if Jake worked in his solos like this when he was playing in Ratt, Rough Cutt, or Greg Leon's Invasion.

[@HamsterSpanks]

New sub hear. I think this is awesome and badass!! Thank you brother.

[@BabeRock1]

So awesome when someone figures out these sweet lead techniques jake does Great job man

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

Awesome I love how you always tell us what keys the phase can be played over

[@leswadley6792]

Great playing!

[@thomasaquinas601]

You're right to worry about Ozzy, but Sharon is the real danger in that family. She had a closet full of scalps from her decades of managing Oz. Thanks for covering Jake - his work is evergreen. As good to listen to today as it was 35 years ago.

[@scottwilson6138]

Cool lesson, you are an amazing guitar player

[@steveholloway1598]

Jake was brilliant in Ozzy ‘ and this is a brilliant lesson ‘ well done to you ‘keep um coming

[@LevonsWound]

I may have told this story, I saw Jake in 1983 Long Beach on the BATM tour. I got laid, got into a car accident, and still got to see Jake play live, awesome time of my life.

[@toneninja9050]

There’s a bad ass lick that Jake does on the Live Ultimate Sin concert...it’s literally when he jumps out for his solo...his fingers are FLYING! See if you can decipher that riff.

[@barano9729]

During the time Jake faded into obscurity, a buddy of mine told me he was once Jake’s neighbor in Las Vegas, Nevada. He would often see him doing mechanic work on cars and once even offered to sell my buddy an old Marshall amp.

[@LateNightLessons]

Wow! That's crazy to think about and honestly makes me a little ticked at Ozzy, as Jake felt he had a great gig with the band until he learned how much control Sharon had over the legal side of things and how little control he actually had. When I read those stories of how he was pressured into signing contacts and agreements and those threats about "another guitarist" coming in to "record his parts" if he refused to sign made me mad. But I could honestly see how that happened and the greed that both Ozzy and Sharon had/have with music and all that money. It's a shame really, but it happens all the time. Rock on and thanks for watching! : )

[@barano9729]

Late Night Down right ruthless people.

[@Scorpio77902]

KZbin JUST suggested your Channel Here to me and it's Great, brings back so many awesome memories for me in these licks. Just Great Runs and Rundowns from ya man. Definitely Followed. 🎸 👍🏻✌🏻🎸 #HalLenoard

[@georgeroberts7462]

GREAT STUFF, JAKE IS A BIG INFLUENCE IN MY PLAYING

[@JoelDavidGonzalez]

great David thanks

[@Iheartdgd]

7:27 this little 2 note per string ‘roll’ has become ones my favorite licks lately, sounds so good and you can play them all over the neck. Phenomenal picking my friend.

[@franciscogonzalez113]

Smooth. Badasd lesson

[@kajpaananen5082]

very cool -nice break up of the different stuff (and also cheering of a great player)

[@warborn_inc.]

Just found your channel Dave. Really great job man.

[@LateNightLessons]

That's great to hear and thank you again so much! More good things are on the way - so stay tuned! : )

[@sc7213]

Damn. You nailed it. I loved Jake's solo on the Ultimate Sin tour, but the BATM solo is still my favorite. Thank you for breaking it down!!! Can you show how to play the beginning of the solo?? it's the first 2 minutes where Jake has this incredible single note tone going on.. Thanks again!!!

[@Scottocaster6668]

Ok, I JUST noticed your textbook picking hand. Visitors, watch Dave's thumb. It's the best way to pick if you have the patience to learn it. No burning forearm, wrist or whatever. This is a great lesson. I love the first lick he does. There's another video on YT with better quality during the BATM tour. Dave you nailed this one. Your playing is growing on me. You know your shit 👍. Again, another great job brother!!

[@LateNightLessons]

I love getting feedback and comments like this! Thank you so much! : ) Stick around for more lessons and material and take care! \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@TheSavage1969]

Agreed. Would thoroughly appreciate a breakdown on the alternate picking posture/technique, very fluid and efficient.

[@Scottocaster6668]

@@LateNightLessons I give credit where credit is due. Fast fret hand. Yes I'm looking back at the past videos 😉

[@rudyv5046]

Excellent licks, great tone...just subscribed! Go Hoosiers🤘🏻(born in Kokomo😎). Love tab snuck in at the tail end, awesome!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thanks again Rudy and rock on bro! : )

[@dwb131313]

Awesome dude

[@TheTrueFortress]

You’re a tremendous guitarist, friend. Thank you for your videos. Concerning Jake, he’s always been my favourite Ozzy guitar player, and indeed one of my faves of all time, period. He came “out of the gate” (BatM) simply on FIRE. And as usual, Sharon and Oz did him dirt. But then we got Badlands. A different approach, but still a hugely awesome vehicle for the man’s talents. I own both Red Dragon Cartel CDs andlike them fine, but something is missing. Anyway, Jake is a tremendous player, songwriter and performer. Thanks again, sir.

[@youtoo2233]

Love this channel, you're a great player, great tone, wish I could play as clean as you do, I'm a bit sloppy, ha

[@tallpaul1020]

The bark at the moon outro is still one of my absolute favorites

[@prijak1]

Thank you for demonstrating these beautiful sexy licks, by the greatest guitar shredder Jake E. Lee. he’s the best guitarist ever and to me this is the greatest guitar solo in concert ever nobody has come close

[@hutcheffect]

Thank you for all the videos you do. I know we have never met but you seem so familiar!~ LOL I think you are a great teacher and great player. You always cover the most unique players and many of my personal favorite players of all time. I wouldn't mind some closeup shots and pick hand shots for some of these examples. I have a couple of limitations with my hands but I am still learning and finding ways to play and shred.

[@EarthAltar]

Rippin' shreds, Dave! TAB is always appreciated too.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you!!! : )

[@hamsterfam5051]

good stuff thank you.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thanks so much!

[@Rockstar-lx2li]

That was a good "something like that" lesson.. thanks

[@verminfawlty-arat.5650]

Amazing stuff.Jake was a phenomenal player.The 2nd solo in the live version of Bark at the Moon,totally crazy... Could you do some of his Badlands stuff? Could you do some John Sykes?

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and thanks for watching too! I've had some requests for more Jake and I'll add Sykes to the list - he's a BEAST! Whitesnake & Blue Murder, not to mention Thin Lizzy too. A TOTAL legend. Heck yeah! Rock on and thanks again\m/

[@studiomonster2012]

I love Sykes!

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

@@LateNightLessons please do John Sykes

[@eelliott74]

Totally forgot about Badlands!