Zakk Wylde quotes

Zakk Wylde is a renowned American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, recognized for his mesmerizing performances and distinctive sound. With over three decades in the music industry, Zakk has collaborated with legendary acts like Ozzy Osbourne and founded the heavy metal band Black Label Society. As a guitar virtuoso, his unique blend of shredding solos and soulful melodies sets him apart. Zakk's influential discography includes iconic albums like "Book of Shadows" and "Stronger Than Death." With a loyal fanbase worldwide, his captivating stage presence and powerful vocals continue to leave audiences in awe. Experience the raw energy and unparalleled talent of Zakk Wylde – a true guitar legend.

You never toot your own horn.

- Zakk Wylde

Because with Black Label and all the fans it's just one big family.

- Zakk Wylde

One day my wife went and saw the accountant and said she's pulling the plug. She said you guys are done. I said, how bad can it be? 10 grand? She said you're not even close. It came out to almost $50,000 in alcohol for two months.

- Zakk Wylde

Back when I was jamming with Axl and the guys they had boxes of cassettes with song ideas. How do you know which ones you like now when you have that many ideas.

- Zakk Wylde

Ozzy has dyslexia.

- Zakk Wylde

That's why for Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society the colors are black and white. There are no gray issues. Life is black and it's white. There's no in-between.

- Zakk Wylde

It's pure Black Label. It's about violence and booze. That's all it is. There is no plan.

- Zakk Wylde

I'm just worried that there's enough beer on the bus. That's the top priority at all times.

- Zakk Wylde

On the tour we get a case of beer on the bus every day from Ozzfest.

- Zakk Wylde

The way I look at it you can always get better.

- Zakk Wylde

The tours are campaigns.

- Zakk Wylde

I've messed myself up more playing music than when I played football.

- Zakk Wylde

We just done doing The Blessed Hellride tour and Ozzfest.

- Zakk Wylde

Since day one my thing has always been to play the music.

- Zakk Wylde

Had an awesome time. You tell me to show up and all I have to do is drink beer, play guitar all day and I can lift weights and you're going to pay me for this!

- Zakk Wylde

There's only one Sabbath guitarist and he is the architect for everything, Tony Iommi.

- Zakk Wylde

We were sitting on the bus one day and there were 5 of us hanging out. There was only one beer left in the cooler and we actually all took a little cup and split it. It was a pathetic day in a rock and roll when five grown men have to be sitting there sharing a beer.

- Zakk Wylde

I screwed my knee up once because I fell off the stage.

- Zakk Wylde

Chris Jericho is a great guy. He's beyond hysterical. He's good people. They're really good. Chris wanted me to throw down a solo. He sent it to me and I knocked it out.

- Zakk Wylde

Another time I cracked two of the vertebrae in my back and broke a rib.

- Zakk Wylde

If somebody says they really like my playing I say thanks a lot.

- Zakk Wylde

Another Black Label motto. That's what I think life is. It's just another bridge to cross. You ask no questions. Whatever work it is you gotta do, you gotta go over it, under it, through it, around it, to do it.

- Zakk Wylde

It isn't a band. It's bigger than a band. It's a lifestyle.

- Zakk Wylde

If you bleed Black Label and you're going to be a man, you gotta get up there and do what you gotta do every day, relentless and as tired as you can be.

- Zakk Wylde

I feel sorry for these kids in bands. Everything is so disposable nowadays. These kids don't even get 15 minutes of fame, it's like a minute and a half.

- Zakk Wylde

Any guy that's not working with the same amount of intensity and passion that I do, I don't want to know.

- Zakk Wylde