Bassist Robert Trujillo is best known now for his tenure in Metallica. However, before Metallica, Trujillo was one of many talented musicians who had been a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s backing band.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest names that worked with “The Prince of Darkness.”

• Robert Trujillo

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  Trujillo played on Osbourne’s 2001 album Down to Earth and would later join Metallica in 2003.  However, before his stint with Osbourne, Trujillo was a member of Suicidal Tendencies from 1989-1996.  (Fun fact:  Trujillo also played bass on Jerry Cantrell’s 2002 solo LPs Degradation Trip and Degradation Trip Volumes 1& 2.)

• Jerry Cantrell

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  Speaking of Cantrell, the AIC guitarist lent his talents to Osbourne’s 2005 covers album appropriately titled Under Cover.

• Mike Inez

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  And the segues just keep coming!  When Alice in Chains was in need of a new bassist after Mike Starr’s departure, they recruited Mike Inez, who played bass for Osbourne from 1989-1993.
• Rudy Sarzo

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  Sarzo played in Osbourne’s touring band for two years (1981-1982) after being recommended by Randy Rhoads, who knew Sarzo during their time in Quiet Riot.  Sarzo, of course, would go on to play in a number of bands including Whitesnake and Dio.

• Zakk Wylde

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  Last, but certainly not least, is Osbourne’s longest-tenured guitarist Zakk Wylde.  Wylde’s appeared on six Osbourne studio LPs including his latest album 'Patient Number 9.'

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