Jake E. Lee, the former guitarist for rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, was shot multiple times Tuesday morning while walking his dog in a Las Vegas neighborhood, according to authorities.
Lee, best known for his work with Osbourne during the 1980s, was rushed to the hospital and is currently in intensive care. Despite the severity of his injuries, Lee remained conscious upon arrival, and doctors are optimistic about his recovery, expecting him to make a full comeback.
Las Vegas police have indicated that the shooting appears to be random, with no clear motive identified. The investigation is ongoing, but authorities have not released further details at this time. More updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
A renowned American guitarist, Lee is best known for his work with Osbourne and his own band Badlands. Born Jakey Lou Williams on Feb. 15, 1957, in Norfolk, Virginia, he grew up in San Diego, California. Lee’s style is heavily rooted in blues, hard rock and metal, with his technical prowess and unique tone making him one of the most respected guitarists in rock history.
Lee rose to prominence in the early 1980s when he joined Ozzy Osbourne following the death of guitarist Randy Rhoads. He played on two of Osbourne’s highly acclaimed albums, Bark at the Moon (1983) and The Ultimate Sin (1986), contributing lyrics, memorable riffs and solos.
After his time with Osbourne, Lee formed the band Badlands in 1988, alongside former Black Sabbath vocalist Ray Gillen and drummer Eric Singer. Badlands had a blues-infused hard rock sound and released three albums before disbanding in the early 1990s.
In addition to his work with Osbourne and Badlands, Lee has released solo material. In 2014, he formed a new band, Red Dragon Cartel and has remained active in the hard rock scene.
His family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
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