The Prince of Darkness may have retired from touring, but the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career lives on — not just through his iconic records, but through the all-star lineup of musicians who helped make them. From Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde, Ozzy’s revolving door of jaw-dropping talent played a massive role in shaping heavy metal history. Now, fans are asking: where are Ozzy’s solo band members today? The answer? Scattered across stages, studios, and some surprising new ventures.
Let’s start with the late, great Randy Rhoads, Ozzy’s first solo guitarist and arguably the most beloved. His tragic death in a plane crash in 1982 still stings decades later, but his legacy lives on. In fact, Rhoads was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 for his groundbreaking work on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman.
Then there’s Zakk Wylde, Ozzy’s longtime axeman and a face-melting force of nature. Still very much active, Wylde fronts his band Black Label Society and recently joined the reformed Pantera lineup for a worldwide tour. Despite branching out, he remains close to Ozzy and contributed to the 2022 album Patient Number 9.
Jake E. Lee, who carried the torch post-Rhoads in the mid-’80s, is still shredding through life. After a long hiatus, he returned to the scene with his band Red Dragon Cartel, releasing new music and hitting festival stages around the globe.
Drummer Tommy Clufetos, a beast behind the kit, has played with everyone from Alice Cooper to Black Sabbath. Most recently, he’s been spotted on stage with The Dead Daisies and even made an appearance during Ozzy’s 2022 performances — proving he’s still part of the Osbourne universe.
Meanwhile, keyboardist Don Airey, who contributed to several solo tours and recordings, now plays full-time with Deep Purple, continuing his decades-long reign as one of rock’s most versatile players.
And who could forget Bassist Rudy Sarzo? After years with Ozzy, Quiet Riot, and Whitesnake, Sarzo made headlines in 2021 when he rejoined Quiet Riot, continuing to honor his late bandmates and the legacy they built together.
While Ozzy himself has officially stepped back from touring, his former bandmates are keeping the metal torch burning in every corner of the industry. From solo projects to supergroups, these legends prove that once you’ve rocked with Ozzy, your career is anything but ordinary.
The Ozzman may be off the road, but his band’s spirit is louder than ever — and still blowing out speakers around the world.
