It's Official! GUS G. To Replace ZAKK WYLDE At OZZY OSBOURNE's BlizzCon '09 Performance Today
August 22, 2009, 14 years ago
According to his official website, OZZY OSBOURNE will be performing today (Saturday, August 22nd) at the Anaheim Convention Center as part of the closing ceremonies at BlizzCon '09. However, Due to Zakk Wylde's current touring commitments with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and Mike Bordin's ongoing reunion tour with FAITH NO MORE, Ozzy will be playing with guitarist, Gus G (FIREWIND), and drummer, Tommy Clueftos for this special performance. They will be joining current Osbourne band members, Blasko (bass) and Adam Wakeman (keyboards).
His site adds: "Ozzy loves the challenge of working with new musicians and is enjoying the sound and energy that this band has been producing in rehearsals this week. Catch Ozzy's performance as part of DirecTV's pay-per-view airing of BlizzCon '09, which is also available as an internet stream from www.blizzcon.com."
In other news, video footage of nine-year-old guitar prodigy Yuto Miyazawa rehearsing with Ozzy and his new band on Thursday, August 20th can be viewed below. Miyazawa performed 'Crazy Train' on the May 11th, 2009 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he was surprised when Ozzy walked on stage to meet him. Miyazawa will join Ozzy at the closing concert BlizzCon to perform the classic 'Crazy Train'.
