Zakk Wylde recently opened up about his perspective on retirement from music. He shared his thoughts in an interview with Rock Feed.<\/p>\n
The Black Label Society frontman and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist drew comparisons to legendary musicians and athletes when discussing what it would take for him to step away from performing.<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, look at The Stones. They do it. They\u2019re not doing it [for the money]\u2026 No, you do it just because you love it,\u201d Wylde said. \u201cLike Keith Richards always said [when asked], \u2018When are you going to retire?\u2019 And he goes, \u2018To retire from what? If I like reading a book and having a cup of coffee, why would I retire from that?\u2019 And I get it. I understand.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wylde then contrasted music with professional sports. He explained the key difference between physical and creative pursuits.<\/p>\n
\u201cLike, if you can\u2019t physically [do it], [like] with sports, it\u2019s a different thing. Like, you know, if you can\u2019t pitch anymore, [if] you can\u2019t perform at the level [you\u2019re used to]\u2026 You know, where Tom Brady\u2019s like, \u2018I\u2019ll give it one more shot, one more year, and then I\u2019m done.\u2019 Or Joe Montana, where they\u2019re like, \u2018I\u2019m done. I did what I had to do, and I\u2019m out of here,’\u201d he continued. \u201cBut I mean, then you move into the next phase, whether you\u2019re a coach, team owner, whatever it is, but you\u2019re still around the game.\u201d<\/p>\n
The guitarist\u2019s comments suggest he plans to continue performing as long as he physically can. He follows the example of rock legends like the Rolling Stones.<\/p>\n
Wylde\u2019s philosophy on retirement stems from his deep-rooted passion for music and his extensive career spanning multiple decades and projects.<\/p>\n
Guitar World reported that Wylde\u2019s connection with Ozzy Osbourne went far beyond a typical guitarist-vocalist relationship. The two developed a bond that Wylde described as almost brotherly. This partnership helped define some of Osbourne\u2019s most successful albums, including the critically acclaimed No Rest for the Wicked and No More Tears. These albums showcased Wylde\u2019s distinctive heavy guitar style that became synonymous with Ozzy\u2019s sound during the late 1980s and 1990s.<\/p>\n
The guitarist\u2019s commitment to music extends beyond his own career ambitions. Guitar Player noted that Wylde has demonstrated his dedication to preserving musical legacies by touring with Pantera to honor the memory of late guitarist Dimebag Darrell. This involvement shows his belief that music transcends individual fame and represents a larger cultural responsibility to keep influential sounds alive for new generations.<\/p>\n
Wylde\u2019s approach to his craft reflects the same work ethic that has kept veteran musicians like the Rolling Stones active well into their later years. His comparison to Keith Richards particularly resonates given that both guitarists share a similar philosophy about music being an integral part of their identity rather than just a profession.<\/p>\n
The Black Label Society leader\u2019s comments also highlight the unique nature of musical careers compared to athletic ones. Physical limitations often dictate retirement timing in sports. For musicians like Wylde, the creative and emotional aspects of performance can sustain a career as long as the passion remains intact. This makes retirement a choice rather than a necessity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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