Ozzy Osbourne Leads Tributes to Zakk Wylde at January ‘Roast’

Ozzy Osbourne will lead a parade of rockers “roasting” his long-time friend and former guitarist Zakk Wylde in January. The party will be held at Guitar World magazine’s inaugural “rock ‘n’ roll roast” taking place on January 19, at the Grove in Anaheim, California, as part of the NAMM music trade show.
“A raucous night of comedy, charity and chaos is planned,” organizers said about the event. A portion of the proceeds will go to the MusiCares charity, which provides a safety net of critical assistance when music people are in need.
Wylde was working in a gas station when he got the gig in Ozzy Osbourne’s band two decades ago. He’s gone on to huge solo success with his own Black Label Society.
“Roastmaster” Sharon Osbourne reckons “my boy needs a good kicking.” And joining in will be Ozzy, Chris Jericho, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Slipknot’s Corey Taylor.
“How can they roast me? I’m a good Catholic boy…” responded Wylde after hearing he was to be the first victim of this annual event.