Zakk Wylde | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

Billy Corgan interviews Zakk Wylde, focusing on Wylde's musical influences, career, and experiences with Ozzy Osbourne and Pantera. Wylde discusses how he developed his unique guitar style by consciously avoiding the techniques of guitarists like Yngwie Malmsteen and Eddie Van Halen, opting instead for pentatonic scales. He shares anecdotes about touring with Pantera, emphasizing the band's love for life and the importance of honoring Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. Wylde recounts his early days with Ozzy, highlighting the close, familial relationship he developed with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. The conversation also touches on the importance of preserving music history, with Wylde lamenting the destruction of historic venues like CBGBs.