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Robert Trujillo & 4 Other Musicians Who Were Once In Ozzy Osbourne’s Backing Band

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…

Robert Trujillo of Metallica performs onstage
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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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PASADENA, CA - JULY 29: Musician Robert Trujillo of Metallica performs onstage at the Rose Bowl on July 29, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)


Jerry Cantrell

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CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 14: Recording artist Jerry Cantrell attends the 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Auditorium on April 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)


Mike Inez

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SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 21: Bassist Mike Inez of Alice In Chains performs for SiriusXM's Lithium Channel at The Space Needle on August 21, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for SiriusXM)


Rudy Sarzo

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UNIONDALE, NY - JULY 27: Rudy Sarzo, bassist of the band Blue Oyster Cult, performs during the New York Islanders fan rally at Nassau Coliseum on July 27, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)


Zakk Wylde

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on September 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights