Rig Rundown - Jake E. Lee

The fingers behind Ozzy’s Bark at the Moon shares the blisteringly loud setup used to power his new band, Red Dragon Cartel.
Rock guitar icon Jake E. Lee takes Premier Guitar through his powerful rig before the Red Dragon Cartel’s soundcheck at Nashville’s Basement East.
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[@premierguitar]

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[@HiHello-ku1fl]

@Premier Guitar Did Jake's white Charvel have a rosewood neck? It looked like a dark wood on the back.

[@ArnoldSchmidt]

@@HiHello-ku1fl nope, his real ones are different from the ones you can buy. He talked about that on a podcast. Ebony fretboard and rosewood(?) Or walnut(?) Neck. Can't remember but not like the store ones.

[@denisrad4339]

@@ArnoldSchmidt Actually, Jake's current Whitey has a swamp ash body, mahogany neck, and yes, an ebony fretboard

[@fanoboss]

I'd really like to know what the serial number is on his Prescription Electronics Experience pedal is. I've had a few but the early RED/YELLOW/FIRE ones are really special. I've actually had 2 at the same time. From my understanding Prescription Electronics Inc. ( Jack Brossart ) is no longer producing pedals

[@frontiersmusicsrl]

Check out Jake's new band, Red Dragon Cartel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnTXeXdueJJ_Z6c

[@rilianriggs4620]

Man this guy deserves more...More fame, more money, more respect...Just MORE

[@stevenmcdonald4464]

Yup... Ozzy should give him songwriting credits for Bark at the Moon for a start

[@williamdon3442]

He’s in my top 2 bark at the moon says it all. If ozzy picked him up that says enough

[@leedemkiw6085]

Total badass of a player. So underrated just like Rowan Robertson from Dio. Jake will always be up there with the best.

[@monmixer]

I'm sure he has plenty of money

[@rilianriggs4620]

@@monmixer You don't have a clue what he has and neither do I..I do know one thing, he didn't get his what he had coming from writing Ozzy's most successful music.

[@underrated5006]

His playing on Ultimate Sin album is amazing.

[@gconthemic2502]

Shame he got screwed on Bark At The Moon

[@dESTRON76]

It's a shame the album sounds ass overall - the songs are much better than I remember as a kid.

[@dESTRON76]

@@gconthemic2502 Screwed on Bark over writing credits and royalties($), screwed on Sin by shit mix/recording/engineering w/e but def NOT Jake's playing.

[@j_freed]

@@gconthemic2502I bet he got screwed more than figuratively, given the reputation of working in the Osbourne clan.

[@gconthemic2502]

@@j_freed yep

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

Jake has been and still is my favorite ozzy guitarist after Randy was killed. His guitars on Bark at the moon and ultimate sin are killer. He also had the whole look down on stage.

[@scottpauline-mi3wj]

Yes person I feel that he is better than zakk Wylde because his tone is really good and he's fast and just powerful emotion with his speed

[@michael1]

@@scottpauline-mi3wj Better than Zakk Wylde - ouch. Words no guitarist ever wanted to hear. It's like telling my wife she's better looking than the rock.

[@trinerd]

Nothing against Randy, but I think Jake is the best in my view.

[@brentmagnano3808]

Jake used to come to my music store in Hunting Beach California in the mid 90's and buy tons of pedals. He would audition them at very low volume in our sound room. He would return a few weeks later and trade a bunch back in and get more. I think the Experience pedal on his board may have come from my store? We sold a lot of Prescription Electronics. Anyway he was a great guy to do business with and I still have one of his solo CD's he handed to me around 1995. Fantastic player and always a great tone!

[@plexidust5101]

Guitar Oasis was one of the greatest Music Stores in the world ! Friends and I Bought a bunch of gear from you. Good to see your here !

[@brentmagnano3808]

@@plexidust5101 Thank you, that is much appreciated. I tried very hard!

[@michael1]

You're in luck Brent. Even if he didn't sign that CD it's now worth over $2 - if he did sign it, maybe $1.50

[@Chris.P.Noodle]

Nothing will ever touch the guitar work on batm and ultimate sin. The guy is an absolute legend!

[@ryant3600]

For me... those were great.. but I think he soared to legendary status w/ Badlands

[@michaeltaylors2456]

Yes, I’m late to the Jake E. Lee appreciation society. Working on BATM, wicked bounce goin on, hopefully I’ll get it soon .

[@macheted01]

@@ryant3600 Jake on BATM, made me get a guitar and learn to play, but I will never forget the opening riff on that Badlands debut. Seriously overlooked album. Too bad it can not be re-released.

[@mattevans060972]

@@ryant3600 agree. While it’s fantastic that so many people appreciate Jake for BATM, those two Badlands albums are where he really peaked. Fantastic playing and he was playing the style he loved.

[@ryant3600]

@@macheted01 yeah Randy made me want a guitar of course I was like 9 when he died And I started listening to him in 82 but it was Jake that made pick up that guitar everyday and want to actually learn how to play. Not taking anything from Randy he’s my all time favorite like I said he inspired me to get a guitar but When I got a guitar Jake and BATM had come out and his playing just grabbed me.

[@paulwood7798]

For some the best guitarist Ozzy ever had and still a humble dude

[@TheMelody911]

I am a big fan of Rhandy but Jake is sure a legend!

[@rotagbhd]

He's great, but he's nowhere near Randy nor Tony

[@michaelgraham9774]

@@rotagbhd Because hes so far ahead.

[@frozendivots1564]

Prefect Rhoads replacement. Then Sharon ruined it...

[@Janine.Najarian]

He's always been my favorite Ozzy guitarist

[@johnmiller9219]

Sharon Osbourne owes Jake at least $10 million in royalties.

[@stanpillis]

John Miller truth!

[@MrJackal43]

John Miller shes a real piece work.... useless parasite. Made her millions on others talent.

[@ougigaming8710]

Agreed

[@Alex_Sosa]

​@@MrJackal43 It runs in the family! Sharon learned from the best as Her father ( Don Arden) fucked The Small Faces and many other British bands out of millions. She & her dirt bag father are pure trash.

[@MrJackal43]

Jason Young never knew that thanks. Talent brings leeches and filth...

[@patricktribett8208]

jake practically wrote all the songs on the 'ultimate sin' yet got no credit for it thanks to sharon osbourne.

[@josearalat]

True. I wonder how he's been able to make a living all these years.

[@michaelgraham9774]

@@josearalat He's had other bands and has managed to maintain a status among musicians so I'm sure he's not financially hurting right now.

[@josearalat]

@@michaelgraham9774 I'm betting on the wife having a good paying job.

[@fenz7219]

@@josearalat He's worth about $113 mil from all his recording/touring gigs, he's fine haha

[@MrOzgooner]

@@fenz7219 he is not..not sure where u got that info but its wayyy off !!

[@MrChriswren]

I got to see him on the ozzy tour for bark at the moon he was stellar .. and to tell you how really cool and a good guy he was back then .. I ran to the car for a sharpie with my tour book and came back to the arena back door in Kansas city .. I had just missed him coming out to sign and speak to people so i took the bull by the horns and thought why not .. just try it .. so i knocked on the door where i could see him through the window ... he turned around and i used my finger to motion him over and he came out again and he signed my book and chatted with me and i got a photo with him .. he was really nice ..

[@shaunclifton5281]

Awesome !

[@enkiea8322]

So refreshing to hear someone APPROVE of a loud amp on stage.

[@CrazyHenkie777]

I loved the stuff he did with Badlands. That to me was the ultimate rock/metal guitar playing. Great player and great dude.

[@RobertSalatto-gy6hd]

Rumblin Train... BEST recorded solo of all time...EVER

[@RandyFricke]

Jake is so cool. How can you NOT love this guy?

[@hugolafhugolaf]

I dunno, ask Sharon.

[@davidwhitehouse94]

Agreed. Underated and monster tone.

[@stanislavmigra]

​@@hugolafhugolafmore like Phil Sousann. As per drunken up interview with Jake. And you know what they say about drunk people, they cant lie 😅😅

[@bblstudio5270]

Jake is a LEGEND!!!! Deserves WAY more respect than he gets!!!!!!

[@alkyhauler8185]

Jake NEVER got the credit he deserved for basically saving Ozzy's career. If Ozzy had of chosen a sub-par guitarist after Randy that would have been the end of it imho. Jake came in and wrote an incredible follow-up album and kept the train a rolling. He had a completely unique sound in an era where it was almost impossible to sound unique. Sharon fucked him big time and my heart will always go out to Jake for his place in metal guitar history.

[@drexcote25]

William Barron well said brother. Jake is probably my fav guitar player

[@alkyhauler8185]

@Logan Wilder I agree it definitely works both ways. But think about what you just said. If Jake didnt land the gig he ends up a nobody. If Ozzy doesnt land a great guitarist, what happens to him? Who had more to lose? Jake had NOTHING to lose, Ozzy had EVERYTHING to lose if it didnt work out. Ozzy benefitted way more than Jake in this scenario. Dont get me wrong it was the gig of a lifetime for Jake. But Ozzy is still going TODAY so who benefitted more from the relationship?

[@fistoftulkas7335]

Jake saved Ozzy's career in the 80s, and gave him his first platinum's record with The Ultimate Sin. Ozzy was obviously a big name and already established, first with Black Sabbath, then with the "Blizzard Of Ozz" band that became Ozzy Osbourne solo act, thanks to great musicians like Bob Daisley, Randy Rhoads and Lee Kerslake. But it's with Jake E Lee that Ozzy reached immortal status as a metal/rock's god, that time in the early 80s, after Rhoads unfortunate death, when metal and shredding exploded, was a live or die situation for Ozzy, Jake came in and saved his career, just writing the Bark At The Moon single alone.

[@georgebarry3153]

@@alkyhauler8185 WILLIAM..you nailed the explanation. I bet u are a savvy businessman. You get it. 100%

[@ryans9029]

George Lynch was lined up to be the next guitar player after Randy. He had been touring with ozzy for free, hanging with the guitar tech. Jake came along with long hair and a leather jacket and got the job or from under him. He was the lesser player, self admitted... But he had the look. I think ozzy and Sharon made the right choice tho in the end. Although in a very shitty way

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Always so admirably humble! If you weren't aware of Jake's tremendous ability, you probably wouldn't assume that he's the giant talent he is, judging from his soft spoken demeanor. So refreshing! No arrogant rock star attitude here. You're awesome Jake!

[@marionlesniewski7415]

When I saw Jake at my first Ozzy show I was blown away. Randy had recently passed and all the guitar kids in my neighborhood were skeptical. After that concert everyone was in their bedrooms working on Bark at the Moon! Jake is a huge part of Rock History and it's so cool to see him still kicking ass...and there's Badlands too!

[@vomitedshit]

i love doing it in the bedroom

[@marionlesniewski7415]

@@vomitedshit 😂😂😂

[@gladfam8967]

My favorite Ozzy guitarist. Fluid and tasty, bluesy. Love Randy too, legend that he is.

[@GraffitiPhysical]

Never changed his attitude and style. Legend.

[@georgebarry3153]

The sign of an authentic musician. He found his way to who he is, and works from there.

[@joelonsdale]

Absolutely love Jake E Lee - Bark At The Moon will always be my favourite Ozzy album and it really is down to that incredible guitar player.

[@godsgifttotheinternet4538]

I feel sorry for Jake E Lee, he's an awesome guitar player, awesome song writer, and an awesome guy, who has been playing for 40 years and will never know the thrill of headlining a gig in my bedroom.

[@allguitar3349]

Lol. Love this comment

[@efwfew]

Jake is such an amazing guitar player, I think everyone should learn bark at the moon (actually all of his songs) it's much, much harder to play than it sounds and you learn so much. Was a big change in my guitar playing

[@jameshayes6366]

Yes dude I taught myself his outro solo lick and watched a video of him teaching it and the correct way of playing it is ridiculous hard

[@horatiohornblower170]

Badlands was one of all my favorite Jake E. Lee collaborations.

[@jeffrojacobs8094]

Saw Jake for the first time in 83 at the US fest. Everyone was in suspense, cause he was filling some big shoe's. Jake came out and blew everyone's mind. Just nailed the sh**. Awesome guy and player. Respect.

[@herbcanter2114]

Ozzy has said he thought Jake was a better overall guitar player than Randy . Randy did the same boring classical runs over and over and over he wasn't very good at rhythm playing . He was adequate but George Lynch was much better at rhythm and Eddie was by far head and shoulders above both of them.

[@johnnyringo8174]

Thank you!!!! Jake E Lee is a household name in my house! That guy has given me and mine more enjoyment than he will ever know. I absolutely love his work. Thank you again!

[@hts513]

Saw him with Badlands back in the day. Dude had a broken leg and absolutely killed it with a sift cast on. Throwing that leg around like it was a sack of potatoes. LEGEND

[@PedroLopezBeanEater]

CAPS!

[@flyme2themoon720]

I saw him during the broken leg tour..Hell of a show Jake put on!!

[@bradsumpter130]

i seen him in badlands in Fort Smith he put on a hell of a show cast and all !!!!!!

[@jeffreyginsburg4241]

The most underrated guitarist . One humble , cool dude Jake is .

[@mikewolosz9456]

Could listen to Jake talk shop for hours.

[@kennyeh2154]

1986 I went to see metalica open for Ozzie at Long Beach arena, but Jake blew me away! Inspiring.

[@AndyRehfeldt]

I was there!

[@34rdiaz]

I was there too..one of the best concerts ive ever gone to..jake was awesome..no wait..jake still is one of my favorite guitarists..🙏😎

[@MrChopemup]

Saw that same tour in Nassau colosseum. Long Island

[@devilshark6694]

cow palace 1986. i was there both nights. metallica kicked ass

[@addicted2tone349]

Jake is literally old school rock and roll as it gets and I love it! His inventiveness and just letting it all hang out is why he is my favorite of all time.. I wish I could still play a 100 watt Marshall in the bedroom.. My parents hated me growing up and so did the neighbors.

[@billhewlett1214]

Mine too

[@crestadude4139]

When I was 20 I had my own flat and I was blasting our some Sabbath Riffs and leads . My upstairs neighbour smashed in my front door with a hammer and I never even heard it getting smashed because the 100watt Marshall amp was up full and being overdrive like crazy with my Ibanez overdrive, such a great pedal even now.

[@bucknasty69]

That’s why I love attenuators. You can get cranked amp tone at reasonable volumes, and your neighbors won’t re-enact The Shining with your front door haha

[@icankillbugs]

What changed? Move back in with your parents or something? Lol

[@TVoltG]

Badland's first album is still on my mandatory playlist.

[@kaybar6225]

I ordered my Bronco Badlands edition and the only music that can be played in her, you guessed it.. Badlands :-)

[@RobertSalatto-gy6hd]

Every playlist I've had in 25 years

[@ryanbeck8004]

People are going to hate me for this. Jake e Lee is my favorite ozzy guitarist. There I said it

[@petemcgregor9774]

My fav OZZ guitarist barre none.

[@realcygnus]

@Yeah Whatever No Q whatsoever imo

[@williamdon3442]

Pete Mcgregor there’s really no comparison both had there own styles

[@realcygnus]

Yup, & I'd say with even more certainty that the original line up with Bob D. was truly a "world class" rock band. Nearly every bar of those 1st 2 albums kicks some seriously tasty ass.

[@realcygnus]

@Ross Moriarty In those few short hours alone that thankfully did get recorded lies all of the evidence one could ever need. But of course "better" is always subjective to a large extent in the end. I did always find it odd just how many people missed the bus regarding those 1st 2 "Ozzy" albums, & not just RR Vs. whoever but the quality of the "band" itself.

[@realcygnus]

@Ross Moriarty Yup, thats for sure. Ozzy always did have a knack for finding great guitarists though.

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

As a 50 year old dude, i've always loved Jake E. Lee. John, you're quite a cool brother as well. Coffee is on me. Its nice to see someone conducting the interview, who's respectful, and know's their stuff. I really enjoyed this segment. Go team-older fellas!☺🙏👍

[@oiddio69]

How many people would walk by this guy and never recognize him. One of my favorite guitarist. Cheers!!

[@whitebread940]

By far one of the best editions of this series. The actual artist talking and playing his gear. Happy Jake still doing his thing.

[@mojopin70]

He's a lovely guy i met him in 1992 after a Badlands show in Bristol U.K ( still have his pick) i was a fan right back to the mid 80s when i first heard Ultimate Sin and Bark at the Moon. Randy and Jake were my favourite Ozzy guitarists.

[@grazydine2]

Jake E Lee is a metal legend. Responsible for some of the most iconic riffs and memorable solos of all time.

[@Olysterz]

Jake is nothing less than a genius on guitar

[@viletantrum]

About time...met him way back when... he has always been humble like this... I will always support his efforts...he earns everything he gets...big respect for him...loves his peeps....

[@andyc5729]

WAY TO GO PREMIER GUITAR, HELL YEAH!

[@dougmorato]

25 minutes passed like 2minutes and a half. Such a nice guy.

[@TheDans7300]

Jake is a living legend! I am a glad we got finally a Rig rundown! Easily my all-time favorite!! Thank you so much Premier Guitar!

[@VS-kn5uq]

No BS with Jake E. Lee, real dude - just it is what it is

[@Complicaadd0rock]

3 minutes in I liked this vid, he's just the funniest and humblest guy ever, and boy did he provide me with some ultra-tasty riffs to munch at for days on end

[@goober4949]

knowing that he is 63 years old make me feel old!

[@rockyBalboa-ku4th]

I will never forget first time i saw Ozzy/ Jake live on tv , it was the marathon gala from Dortmund Germany1983 (Also Maiden , Judas ,Leppard + others, That was mindblowing !!!

[@swede7160]

Matte Wennberg That was great!I love Jake e lee and he was amazing but the guy that amazed me the most at the Dortmund gala was Michael Schenker.Jävlar va impad man va.Fina minnen :)

[@mariodriessen9740]

Aaaaa yeah!!! I was 15 years old and I stayed up all night. Every European hardrock fan must have watched that show. Good old times!

[@timpenfield5]

remember it to, remembers jakes solo? guy was a maniac

[@micahlcurtis]

I was there as well... Awesome time

[@Bernz66]

I was also there!! Front stage right in front of Jake during Ozzy’s set!

[@DanGoodShotHD]

"Yeah, good ol' whitey!" *SNIFF*

[@afterstars]

Bad timing lol

[@jayroxx2580]

haha.. I noticed that too ..sniff... things are good bro.. sniff.

[@Iheartdgd]

Hahaha... In his defense, he’s a California boy, and it can get pretty cold out in Nashville.. The jacket & beanie says it all xP ...or maybe it’s just the cocaine LOL (I’m just kidding)

[@gooberthoreau]

He's more contraband than man now...

[@de7523]

One of the best uses of harmonics. I love his solos. The way he looked. Super cool. Back in the day

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

Jake E Lee has always been my favorite guitarist from the 80's...next would be his old friend Warren D Martini. Those guys both had a cool style.

[@FullMataCorrida]

What about Vito Bratta?

[@fanoboss]

@@FullMataCorrida I enjoy Vito Bratta's work too.

[@dominicsosa7405]

chord voicings is what those two have down beyond evryone else

[@axilleas]

I’ll take those two and round them out with Vivian Campbell

[@jeremybernsdorff409]

One of the best guitar players of my youth. Always loved the blue burst ever since I first saw it on the Ultimate Sin video. He's been passed over for much of rock guitar's recognition. Jake always stood out as unique among a sea of copy cat hair metal guitarists. Love ya, Jake! \m/

[@SaintrioMike]

Jake was the guitarist in a band called Teaser when I was a lad in the late 70's. Strat through a Hiwatt loud as hell at Strait Ahead Sound in San Diego. Me right in front stealing every lick I could. One of the reasons I started playing. Nice guy too.

[@briankehew579]

Teaser is the title of Tommy Bolin's solo album, one of Jake's main guitar idols.

[@andysim6642]

Jake knows his tech stuff. Not everyday we can hear what he has to say about his gear. Now He is always my favourite for music, guitar and attitude. Now, where is Paul’s comment about the mystery pedal?

[@zakkirk223]

Jake is so laid back and cool. Would love to meet that dude after a gig have a beer and listen to some stories. And his playing is the best, blues on FIRE!!

[@drrezdc]

I met him at the Iridium in NY. What a champ. Such a nice person and he loved and signed my guitar. I offered to build him a guitar and he accepted. Cant wait to deliver it to him. Everyone in the band is great. Darren (the lead singer) is too funny. I bumped into him in Manhatten. The drummer Phil is a comedian...

[@jawsxx8683]

Get a video and post it please!

[@stillnotwoke]

@Chalon Bembry In his dreams...

[@crestadude4139]

Did you build him a guitar.

[@drrezdc]

@@stillnotwoke maybe in your dreams NOTHING will be achieved... and yes, I did build him a guitar.

[@drrezdc]

@greg hollis sorry for the late reply. Yes I did build him the guitar and he loved it. I have lunch with him two or three times a year now.

[@lonnyjaw]

The last time I saw him was in 1990 in Arizona with his band Badlands. He had the coolest hair back then. Very seasoned and humble gentleman.

[@mohammadrahman1862]

The Master speaks, you listen!

[@peterk.rosenthal1417]

Jake looks like he's sleeping in that back room behind the open door.

[@dankoftinoff8119]

Jake is one of my all-time favorites! His work on BATM got me interested in guitar and his Badlands material was stellar, just crazy hard rockin blues guitar! He also had a bigger then life stage presence while staying very humble.

[@petemoore8923]

People say Jake E Lee and many others are the most underrated guitarists. If you’re still making music and people search for you on KZbin... YOU’VE MADE it! God bless Jake for sticking to his style and tone.

[@lovemytuneskristian7751]

(Jake E. Lee) my favourite Ozzy guitarist.

[@seanodonnell9826]

From using carbon based 9v batteries in germanium fuzzes to placing them before any buffered pedal, I learned a lot from this vid. Jake is one of the most underrated guitarists there are!

[@RKDriver]

Love Jake. Such a unique, inspiring player. One of a kind.

[@jfk-od2wy]

The concert film from Salt Lake City in ‘84 features Jake & Bob Daisley in top form. I still have the VHS I taped from the Much Music “big ticket” broadcast.

[@BabeRock1]

I wanted to meet this guy for 30 years my favourite guitar player hands down.

[@GerryBlue]

My favorite Ozzy guitarist

[@MichaelD8393]

Jake & Randy (R.I.P.) are the two guys who've taught me a lot on shredding.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Mine too, actually

[@stevenmcdonald4464]

Yup same here 👍🏻

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

Badlands was such an awesome band! Still digging the Ozzy years and his RDC band too.

[@TheSpicerD]

I "met" Jake many years ago standing in line for the Space Mountain ride at Disneyland in California. It was a very busy day and the line took quite a while. For my friends and I it flew by because we were MASSIVE fans of his. We were besides ourselves with glee. We were respectful but just couldn't stop staring. He was with his wife and daughter and he was kind of "reserved." No problem. He looked exactly like his pictures. After a while we simply had no choice but to ENGAGE lol!! Just a little hero worship that could no longer be contained! :) He didn't say much, but his daughter was a sweetie and she kept saying something about "I drew the picture." We didn't know exactly what she meant, but she was wearing a cute kind of wizard hat as I remember. Fast forward a little and we saw EXACTLY what she meant when we saw the inner design on the Badlands cd. A super charming little drawing. There it WAS!! I have met a ton of famous people over the years, (I used to work at Chateau Marmont) but THE coolest experience was getting to be around this man for a period time. I can't say enough about his profoundly underrated status in the echelon of players. Listen to his work on anything and you will realize that he just doesn't sound like ANYONE else. So frickin' tasteful and nuanced, even when he is blazing away. And the TONE!!! Best to Jake and all the fans of the era. Great interview by the way and THANK YOU for it. :)

[@matthewboren6438]

Jake inspired me to play guitar back in the mid 80s. Glad to see him still around. Man, what a legend

[@MStone-im1mu]

YES! NO ONE else does it like Jake! That sound is iconic, live or on record... just tremendous !!!

[@MrTimrow]

I knew Jake E. way back in his Teaser days at the Straight-ahead Sound rock 'n' roll dance club in San Diego. I used to call him Jake Van Halen, on the occasions that I would run into him, since he covered Van Halen's licks so perfectly. I think that he used to cover Sails of Charon, by the Scorpions, at those shows as well. Great times! Wish I could transport back there. Good to see you still doin' it well Jake. Rock on! Side note: Craig Goldy & Warren DiMartini were hanging around that area as well. Playing in their respective cover-bands. I knew them all. Just couldn't put down the coke and drink long enough to get anything started for myself.

[@seagullpoet]

Great share !

[@terrybryk5557]

Thank U. Jake for being so humble and showing us your rig......love you and GOD BLESS......

[@DougThacker]

Great interview as usual John! Jake is the man...Their new album is amazing!

[@paultrombetta]

In 1992 my band practiced at Mates in Burbank / N. Hollywood. Badlands was rehearsing there as well. THE LOUDEST guitarist I've ever experience up close. In a tiny room too. The kinda volume pressure where fight or flight starts kicking' in teeth rattling insane shit. Loved it.

[@stevenmcdonald4464]

Love All the 80's Ozzy guitar player's, love Randy and Zakk but 'a think Jake is probably me favourite out of the 3, Bark at the Moon is probably my all time favourite riff

[@phoneapplei3786]

One of those hidden treasures in U-Tube. Jake is a Class Act... Love you man!!!

[@joeyd3324]

Of all the Guitar Players in the World, Jake is one of Them...

[@12floz67]

🤣

[@tmitz73]

Jake is the Man!!! Saw him with Ozzy when I was 11, Mind Blowing!! What a cool Cat!!

[@colindante5164]

One of the best guitarists and song writers in this world.

[@SamLibman]

Wow. Never knew just how cool of a dude Jake is. The world needs more guitar players with this mentality. 🤘🏻

[@joeyd3324]

I'm playing the Bark at the Moon solo in my head...note for note...lol

[@haveguitar]

Always interesting to watch these rundowns and Jake is just a killer guitarist!!

[@jeffbach7366]

The man, the legend, Jake E. Lee😎

[@chadjones4236]

Total legend anyone who had to follow in Randy' s footsteps and pull it off like he did and still sound and make a name for himself deserves more than he got from the Osbourne camp👍

[@paulforester6996]

Seen him about a month ago. Really nice guy. He handed me 2 picks. I gave the other one to a friend that was there. Great time.

[@scottthomason7326]

I’m glad you’re doing good today 🍺

[@jodysanders1111]

Jake has been my favorite guitarist for forever. The thumb technique,which is not easy by the way,really put a staple in setting him apart from other guitarist. And the idea of bends with no whammy bar,,,incredible. A true inspiration to the phrase, " dare to be different. " Awesome !!

[@RobertSalatto-gy6hd]

Yeah the thumb chord in BATM is hard as shit to execute smoothly

[@michaeleaster1815]

fabulous! thanks so much folks

[@brandonleespitler]

Totally badass. Love his tone and his playing. Great job guys!

[@williambaker5318]

Jake E. Could kill it with a hello kitty 4 string. Love his style and sound. Long live RDC.

[@johngetman1816]

Saw Jake play w/ozzy at the US festival/Heavy Metal Sunday. Jake kicked ass that day from what I remember.✌❤⚡

[@flyme2themoon720]

Jake's awsome and 1 of a kind for sure!!Love the path he paved and he stuck to it!!

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

I was lucky enough to see him on the Ozzy Ultimate Sin tour. Great show!

[@mikoyanfulcrum1]

Love you Jake!!! Always have, since the early Ozzy days,....Rock on Bro!! Underrated GREAT!!! A+++

[@amoruzz]

Great to see Jake and still making music!

[@jasoncmuxlow]

That's the best of these rundowns I've seen yet.

[@davidjameschamberlain]

I love trapeze tailpieces for that exact reason, knowing the sweet spots when playing the behind the bridge stuff can really add some cool harmonics to your sound

[@jfrockon]

Great rock guitarist and a great dude... Rock on Jake!

[@darthdurkelthewise320]

When you hear Jake shoot the breeze so casually about his tone, journey, and guitars one would not naturally assume his impact on so many players. Dude is such a laid back human being but he’s undoubtedly a living legend IMO. I enjoy supporting Jake in any way that I can. 1a. Randy 1b. Jake

[@terrygore115]

Thank You Jake.! You gave us one of the greatest rock albums of all times. Ozzy"s Ultimate Sin. I lived the rockin' 80's'. The greatest rock era ever!