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{{Short description|American guitarist (born 1957)}}

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| born = [[February 15]], [[1957]]<br>in [[Norfolk, Virginia]]

| diedname = Jake E. Lee

| aliasesimage = Jake E. Lee in 2014.jpg

| caption = Lee performing in 2014

| genre = [[Hard rock]]<br>[[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]<br>[[Rock music|Rock]]<br>[[Blues]]

| birth_name = Jakey Lou Williams

| affiliation = [[Badlands (band)|Badlands]]<br>[[Ozzy Osbourne]]<br>[[Dio]]<br>[[Rough Cutt]]<br>[[Ratt]]

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| birth_place = [[Norfolk, Virginia]], U.S.

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| years = 1980 - present

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* [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]

* [[glam metal]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=McPadden|first=Mike|date=August 6, 2015|title=The 10 Most Underrated Hair Metal Guitarists Of The '80s|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/rhttnz/underrated-hair-metal-guitarists|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701102619/https://www.vh1.com/news/rhttnz/underrated-hair-metal-guitarists|url-status=live|archive-date=July 1, 2022|access-date=August 14, 2021|website=VH1 News}}</ref>

* [[hard rock]]

* [[blues rock]]

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| occupation = Musician

| years_active = 1980–present

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*[[Ratt]]

*[[Ozzy Osbourne]]

*[[Badlands (American band)|Badlands]]

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| associated_acts = Teaser, Child, [[Ratt|Mickey Ratt]], [[Rough Cutt]], [[Ozzy Osbourne]], [[Badlands (American band)|Badlands]], Wicked Alliance, [[Enuff Z'nuff]], [[Beggars & Thieves]], [[Red Dragon Cartel]], [[Dio (band)|Dio]]

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'''Jake E. Lee''' (born '''Jakey Lou Williams'''; February 15, 1957) is an American musician best known as lead guitarist for [[Ozzy Osbourne]] between 1982 and 1987 and later as a member of the heavy metal band [[Badlands (American band)|Badlands]] with [[Ray Gillen]]. He formed the band Red Dragon Cartel in 2013, and their debut album released in January 2014 entered the [[Billboard Album Chart]] at number 69.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Dragon Cartel – Awards – Billboard Albums|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/red-dragon-cartel-mw0002591641/awards|website=AllMusic|access-date=November 29, 2014}}</ref> He has also recorded solo works under his own name—examples being the instrumental album ''[[A Fine Pink Mist]]'' (1996) and cover album ''[[Retraced]]'' (2005).

'''Jakey Lou Williams''' (born [[February 15]], [[1957]] in [[Norfolk, Virginia|Norfolk]], [[Virginia]], [[United States of America|USA]]), better known as '''Jake E. Lee''' is a [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] [[guitarist]] best known for his work with [[Ozzy Osbourne]].

==Early life==

== Musical education ==

Lee was born in [[Norfolk, Virginia]] and grew up in [[San Diego]], where the family relocated to when he was a child. His father is of Welsh ancestry and his mother is of Japanese ancestry. He was encouraged by his mother to take classical piano lessons when he was approximately six years old. He had little interest in piano, but at the age of thirteen Lee began playing a guitar belonging to his older sister and became increasingly interested in learning the instrument. In his early teens, he was introduced to the likes of [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Black Sabbath]], and [[Led Zeppelin]] by way of his older sister's record collection, and this music greatly influenced his guitar playing. The first song he learned was "[[No Time (The Guess Who song)|No Time]]" by [[The Guess Who]]. From there, he learned from a [[Mel Bay]] guitar method book and used his knowledge of music theory from his piano training to become proficient at guitar. He subsequently played in several high school bands, soon impressing fellow San Diego musicians with his style of playing.

==Career==

Lee took classical [[piano]] lessons as a child, and would also play around with his older sister's [[guitar]]. After discovering [[Jimi Hendrix]], he knew he wanted to be a rock guitarist. He played in various high school bands and would eventually bring his skills to the [[Los Angeles]] music scene in the late 1970s.

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== Musical=Early career ===

In San Diego, Lee formed a band called Teaser, named after [[Tommy Bolin]]'s debut solo album. Teaser would become the house band at a San Diego all-ages club called Straita Head Sound. In 1980, Lee joined a local heavy metal band called Mickey Ratt, who soon shortened their name to [[Ratt]] and relocated to the [[Sunset Strip]] of Los Angeles. They released the single "Dr. Rock"/"Drivin on E," which was given away for free to fans at their live shows. The song "Tell the World" was included on the original pressing of the first ''[[Metal Massacre]]'' compilation album in 1982, a highly influential album which also featured the first recording from [[Metallica]].

Not long after arriving in Los Angeles, Lee left Ratt to join a glam metal band called Sexist, reuniting with childhood friend and fellow guitarist Doug Pittam. Approximately eight months later, Lee received an offer to join [[Rough Cutt]] after being recommended by drummer and former Ratt bandmate [[Dave Alford]] in late 1982.

In San Diego he joined a band called Mickey Ratt in 1980, which later became the popular [[glam metal]] band [[Ratt]]. They released a single "Dr. Rock"/"Drivin On E", which they gave to fans at their shows. RATT also released the song "Tell The World" on the first metal massacre album which also featured [[Metallica]]'s first song "Hit The Lights".

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===Ozzy Osbourne===

When [[Ozzy Osbourne]] needed a permanent replacement for the deceased [[Randy Rhoads]], he came to Los Angeles to audition players. Future [[Slaughter (band)|Slaughter]] bassist [[Dana Strum]] recommended Lee to Osbourne. Strum had also recommended Rhoads to Osbourne. Osbourne's choice eventually came down to two guitarists, [[Dokken]] guitarist [[George Lynch (musician)|George Lynch]] and Lee. Osbourne almost chose Lynch but instead chose Lee. Lee played with Osbourne in late 1982 and early 1983 still supporting the ''[[Diary of a Madman (album)|Diary of a Madman]]'' tour. Osbourne's line-up was Lee on guitar, [[Don Airey]] on keyboards, [[Tommy Aldridge]] on drums and [[Pete Way]] on bass.

When [[Ozzy Osbourne]] sought a replacement for guitarist [[Brad Gillis]], Los Angeles bassist [[Dana Strum]] recommended Lee for the job. After auditioning, Osbourne was torn between Lee and [[Dokken]] guitarist [[George Lynch (musician)|George Lynch]]. Osbourne initially chose Lynch, but quickly changed his mind. Upon telling Lee he had the job, he then informed the guitarist that he had to tell Lynch he was fired.

With bassist [[Bob Daisley]], Lee subsequently began composing music and recording the 1983 album ''[[Bark at the Moon]]''. The songs "[[Bark at the Moon|So Tired]]" and "[[Bark at the Moon (song)|Bark at the Moon]]" were released as singles, with accompanying [[Music video|videos]], and they received regular [[airplay (song)|airplay]] on [[MTV]] and radio. To date, the album has sold three million copies in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|title=''Billboard'' album chart history-Ozzy Osbourne|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ozzy osbourne|chart=all}}|access-date=February 15, 2009}}</ref> Though Lee had composed a significant amount of the album's music, he was allegedly cheated out of his writing and publishing claims by Osbourne's wife and manager, [[Sharon Osbourne|Sharon]]. Lee claims that after he had composed the songs and completed recording his parts in the studio, he was presented with a contract which stated that he would have no claim to any writing or publishing relating to the album. The contract also stated that Lee could not speak publicly about the matter. He claims he signed the contract because he had no legal representation and because Sharon threatened to fire him and have another guitarist re-record his parts if he refused.<ref name=credit>{{cite web|title=Jake E. Lee: Why I Gave Up Songwriting Credit for Ozzy Osbourne's 'Bark at the Moon'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jake-e-lee-why-i-gave-up-songwriting-credit-for-ozzy-osbournes-bark-at-the-moon/|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=14 December 2014|date=10 December 2014}}</ref>

Osbourne and Lee then began the follow-up to ''Diary of a Madman''. Osbourne and Jake kept touring though while working on ''[[Bark at the Moon]]'', their next album. They released the hit single "[[So Tired]]", which got [[airplay (song)|airplay]] regularly on [[MTV]] and radio. Other singles included "Bark At The Moon", and "Spiders" (which didn't make the album but has subsequently been included on some reissues). When released, the album was a commercial success.

Osbourne left the [[Betty Ford Center]] in 1985 where he had received treatment for substance abuse, and upon his return, Lee presented him with the music he had written. Osbourne was purportedly very satisfied with the quantity and quality of Lee's new music, much of which would be used for the 1986 album ''[[The Ultimate Sin]]''. This time, however, Lee refused to contribute anything until he had a contract guaranteeing his writing credit and publishing rights.<ref name=credit /> The album was awarded platinum status in May 1986 and was awarded double platinum status in October 1994.<ref name=RIAA>{{cite web|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database| website=[[Recording Industry Association of America]] |url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=ultimate%20sin&artist=ozzy%20osbourne&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|access-date=February 15, 2009}}</ref> Lee and Osbourne once again toured extensively, this time with [[Phil Soussan]] on bass, [[John Sinclair (musician)|John Sinclair]] on keyboards and [[Randy Castillo]] on drums. In [[Kansas City, Missouri]] on April 1, 1986, a concert was filmed which would be released later that year as the home video ''The Ultimate Ozzy''.

Ozzy Osbourne began a world tour and fired [[Tommy Aldridge]], replacing him with [[Carmine Appice]]. Osbourne, Carmine Appice, Lee, [[Bob Daisley]] and Don Airey toured [[Europe]] in late 1983 supporting ''Bark At The Moon''. They then prepared for a [[United States]] tour, Osbourne fired Carmine Appice and replaced him with Tommy Aldridge. On the U.S. tour their concert in [[Salt Lake City]] on [[March 18]], [[1984]], was filmed and released as a video titled ''Bark At The Moon''. After the tour Osbourne checked-in to the [[Betty Ford Center]] for alcohol rehabilitation and the band was put on hold.

In 1987, after touring with Ozzy Osbourne in support of the album ''The Ultimate Sin'', Lee was fired suddenly via telephone by [[Sharon Osbourne]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jake-e-lee-says-he-found-out-he-was-fired-from-ozzy-osbournes-band-from-his-guitar-tech|title = JAKE e. LEE Says He Found Out He Was Fired from OZZY OSBOURNE's Band from His Guitar Tech|date = October 26, 2018}}</ref> Lee was caught off guard by the firing, having been under the impression that he had a solid working relationship with Ozzy. Regarding Lee's firing, Osbourne has said that he had no personal issues with the guitarist whatsoever, but claimed that the dismissal happened after drummer Randy Castillo "began to turn against" Lee. Lee himself has said that bassist Phil Soussan was trying to convince Osbourne to let him be the band's primary songwriter while also discouraging him from using Lee's material, and that Soussan was "partly instrumental in getting me fired".<ref>{{cite web |title=Ozzy on Why He Turned on Jake E. Lee + Dana Strum, Randy Rhoads, Black Sabbath at Live Aid -2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2jsc-KprKI |website=youtube | date=September 23, 2022 |publisher=Full In Bloom |access-date=16 December 2022}}</ref>

After Osbourne left the Betty Ford Center, Lee presented him with the music he wrote while Osbourne was away. Most of it was kept for their upcoming 1986 album, ''[[The Ultimate Sin]]''. Once released, the album peaked at #1 on the charts with the hit single "Shot In the Dark". Lee and Osbourne once again began a world tour this time with [[Phil Soussan]] on bass and [[Randy Castillo]] on drums. In [[Kansas City, Missouri]] on [[April 1]], [[1986]] another concert was filmed which was released in 1990 as ''[[The Ultimate Ozzy]]'' by Fox and [[CBS Records|CBS]]. In 1987 Lee left Osbourne's band, with Osbourne concentrating on the release of the Randy Rhoads ''[[Tribute (album)|Tribute]]'' album.

While appearing on ''That Metal Show'' on [[MTV Classic (U.S. TV network)|VH1 Classic]], Jake E. Lee claimed he wrote "Bark at the Moon" for which Ozzy Osbourne claimed credit, along with the rest of that album. Lee and Daisley were properly credited for their writing on ''[[The Ultimate Sin]]'' album.

Lee formed the blues-based metal band [[Badlands (band)|Badlands]] in the summer of 1988. Badlands consisted of Lee, former Black Sabbath singer [[Ray Gillen]], former Black Sabbath drummer [[Eric Singer]] and bassist [[Greg Chaisson]]. Badlands released their self-titled debut album in 1989. In 1991 Singer was fired and replaced with drummer [[Jeff Martin]] (who was also the vocalist for [[Surgical Steel]] and [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]]). Badlands then released [[Voodoo Highway]], a more blues-oriented album. On the tour, Gillen was fired and replaced by [[John West (singer)|John West]]. Gillen later died in 1993 at 34 years old from [[AIDS]]-related complications. In 1998, Badlands released the album [[Dusk (album)|Dusk]], which included previously unreleased material with Gillen.

===Badlands===

In 1996, Jake released an instrumental solo album titled ''A Fine Pink Mist''. The album had good reviews and was compared to [[Joe Satriani]]'s ''Surfing With the Alien''.

After being fired from Ozzy's band, Lee formed the blues-based hard rock band [[Badlands (American band)|Badlands]] with vocalist [[Ray Gillen]] in 1988. Badlands consisted of Lee, Gillen, drummer [[Eric Singer]], and bassist [[Greg Chaisson]]. The band released their self-titled debut album in 1989. In 1991, Singer left Badlands to join [[Kiss (band)|KISS]] following the death of longtime drummer [[Eric Carr]]. Badlands then released the follow-up album ''[[Voodoo Highway]]''. During a tour between that album and the upcoming third album they were ready to begin recording, Gillen left the band and was briefly replaced by [[John West (musician)|John West]]. Gillen later died of AIDS-related complications in 1993. In 1998, ''[[Dusk (Badlands album)|Dusk]]'', the final Badlands album consisting of unreleased live in-studio 24-track demos was released in Japan; a European release followed in 2000.

Following the demise of Badlands, Lee opted for a radical musical departure and teamed with World War III vocalist Mandy Lion in a new band called Wicked Alliance. The initial line-up also featured future [[Korn]] drummer [[Ray Luzier]] and bassist Jimmy Bain who was replaced with [[Brian Perry (musician)|Brian Perry]], formerly of [[Dirty Looks (Pennsylvania band)|Dirty Looks]] and [[Lizzy Borden (band)|Lizzy Borden]], in time for the band's one and only U.S. tour in early 1994. The band also cut a three-song demo with Joe Floyd of [[Warrior (band)|Warrior]] at Silver Cloud Studios in [[Burbank, CA]]. The songs recorded were "The Rust", "Kiss This", and "World Gone Wild", the latter of which Lion had previously performed with a late 1980s line-up of World War III. Another song the band worked on was "Blood Provider", based on Badlands' "Sun Red Sun", which later surfaced on the posthumous ''Dusk'' album in 1998. In 1996, Lee released an instrumental solo album titled ''[[A Fine Pink Mist]]'' on the [[Pony Canyon]] label in Japan with the intention of also releasing the Wicked Alliance album through the same company. However, Lee and Lion never finished the album and no tracks from it have surfaced to date.

Throughout the 1990s and into the new millennium Lee mostly kept a low profile, aside from appearing on many tribute albums. Amongst others, he recorded tributes to [[AC/DC]], [[Rush (band)|Rush]], [[Van Halen]], [[Randy Rhoads]], [[Metallica]]. Lee also began a project called [[Wicked Alliance]] with vocalist [[Mandy Lion]], which was a precursor to much of the industrial shock metal. He also briefly joined [[Bourgeois Pigs]] with [[Michael Guy]] (of [[House of Lords (band)|House of Lords]]) and bassist [[Tony Franklin (musician)|Tony Franklin]] ([[The Firm (band)|The Firm]]). In 2000 Lee appeared on the [[Rob Rock]] album [[Rage of Creation]]. In 2005 Lee released his first album in eight years titled ''Retraced'', which was made up of blues covers from the 1960s and 1970s.

Throughout most of the 1990s and into the new millennium, Lee kept a relatively low profile. He has most notably appeared on musical tributes to [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[AC/DC]], [[Rush (band)|Rush]], [[Van Halen]], [[Randy Rhoads]], and [[Metallic Assault: A Tribute to Metallica|Metallica]]. Lee also briefly joined Bourgeois Pigs with [[Shark Island (band)|Shark Island]] vocalist Richard Black, guitarist Michael Guy, and bassist [[Tony Franklin (musician)|Tony Franklin]]. One demo from the Bourgeois Pigs sessions emerged on the Union 4 compilation in 2001 called "Calamities of Vanity". In 2000, Lee played lead guitar on two tracks from [[Rob Rock]]'s ''[[Rage of Creation]]'' album. In 2005, Lee released his first album in eight years entitled [[Retraced]], which consisted of blues covers from the 1960s and 1970s. Lee was briefly in a three-piece band called 3 Day Crush.

In 2011, Jake appeared in the video, along with [[Ron Keel]], [[Blas Elias]], [[Sunset Thomas]] and [[Paul Shortino]], for the song "We Come Undone" by the band [[Beggars & Thieves]]. The song is from their new CD ''We Are the Brokenhearted'' and Jake is featured performing the guitar solo. The following captions appear on the screen during Jake's appearance: "Jake E. Lee is alive and well, living in Las Vegas" and "He would just rather play with Beggars & Thieves than deal with shady promoters and play Bark at the Moon 750 more times".

In 2012, Lee had a cameo in ''[[That Metal Show]]''{{'}}s "That Metal Special" in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/that_metal_show/episode.jhtml?episodeID=201830#moreinfo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703053201/http://www.vh1.com/shows/that_metal_show/episode.jhtml?episodeID=201830#moreinfo|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 3, 2014|title=Ep. 1109 – That Metal Special – That Metal Show – Episode Summary, Highlights, and Recaps – VH1.com|access-date=September 18, 2014}}</ref> and was a guest on the [[That Metal Show#Episodes|fourth episode of the 12th season]] of the show<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/video/that-metal-show/full-episodes/jake-e-lee-rick-allen/1709444/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628020110/http://www.vh1.com/video/that-metal-show/full-episodes/jake-e-lee-rick-allen/1709444/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 28, 2013|title="Jake E. Lee & Rick Allen" ( Ep. 1204 ) from That Metal Show – Full Episode – VH1.com|work=vh1.com|access-date=September 18, 2014}}</ref> as well as guest guitarist on the eighth and ninth episodes of the same season.

===Red Dragon Cartel===

In 2013, Lee formed a new band called Red Dragon Cartel. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2014. A second album, ''Patina'', followed in 2018.

==Personal life==

In 2024, ex-Badlands bassist Greg Chaisson said that Lee was suffering from [[carpal tunnel syndrome]] in his right wrist and was awaiting to have surgery, which explains why Lee had not played live since 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=This Is Why Jake E. Lee Has Been Inactive for a While, His Ex-Bandmate Reveals: 'It Affects the Way He Plays'|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this_is_why_jake_e_lee_has_been_inactive_for_a_while_his_ex-bandmate_reveals_it_affects_the_way_he_plays.html|publisher=[[Ultimate Guitar]]|access-date=24 July 2024|date=19 July 2024}}</ref> However, in a later interview, Lee stated the surgeon clarified he did not actually have carpal tunnel syndrome, and he was now receiving cortisone shots as he no longer had any cartilage remaining in his right hand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2024-10-09 |title=JAKE E. LEE Offers Health Update, Says He Is Playing Guitar Again And Wants To Go On Tour |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/jake-e-lee-offers-health-update-says-he-is-playing-guitar-again-and-wants-to-go-on-tour |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref>

On October 15, 2024, Lee was shot multiple times while walking his dog early in the morning in Las Vegas and survived in an incident that authorities believe to be "completely random".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-15 |title=Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee shot multiple times in Las Vegas |url=https://apnews.com/article/jake-e-lee-shooting-las-vegas-0b8693b456dd36cef956c652012b471e |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenbloom |first=Alli |date=2024-10-15 |title=Jake E. Lee, former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, expected to 'fully recover' after being shot 'multiple times' |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/15/entertainment/guitarist-jake-e-lee-shooting-las-vegas/index.html |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> In detailed social media updates made in late October through November, Lee explained that he confronted a group of masked men attempting to steal his neighbor's motorcycle. After failing to deter them, they opened fire on Lee and fled the scene. Police were called by another neighbor who heard the shots. Lee was then rushed to [[Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center]] and placed in their intensive care unit. Despite being shot multiple times, none of his wounds were life-threatening.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-29 |title=JAKE E. LEE Offers More Details About Shooting That Left Him With Multiple Bullet Wounds |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/jake-e-lee-offers-more-details-about-shooting-that-left-him-with-multiple-bullet-wounds |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Blabbermouth.net |language=en}}</ref>

==Equipment==

''Note: This list is incomplete.''

Amplifiers:

*Friedman Small Box 50 watt head and custom Friedman 50/100 watt heads through EVH 5150 III 4x12 cabinets (2019 tour<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c708CUvesn4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/c708CUvesn4| archive-date=December 12, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Premier Guitar Rig Rundown – Jake E. Lee|website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=March 28, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>)

*[[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] JCM800 2203 and various other Marshalls

*[[Orange Music Electronic Company|Orange]] OR 50 with Marshall Cabinet

*EVH 5150 III (He can be seen using this on episodes of 'That Metal Show' on VH1 Classic and Deceived videoclip)

*EVH 5150 III 100S (Stealth, limited edition model of the EVH 5150 III 100w head)

Effects (2019 tour):

*Majik Box 'Body Blow Mod' Signature Overdrive Pedal

*[[MXR]] Carbon Copy Delay

*MXR Stereo Chorus

*Analog Man Bi-Chorus

*Prescription Electronics Experience fuzz/octave/swell pedal

*Custom fuzz pedal

*[[Vox (musical equipment)|Vox]] wah pedal

*[[Boss Corporation|Boss]] TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

Effects:

*Boss OD-1 'Over Drive'

*Boss BF-2 'Flanger'

*[[Dunlop Manufacturing|Dunlop Rotovibe]] 'Univibe'

*[[TC Electronic]] Hall of Fame Reverb

Guitars:

*Charvel Jake E Lee Signature USA (Replica of his original modded Fender Stratocaster)

*Modified [[Fender Stratocaster]] (modded by friend at Charvel, hence the logo. White finish, black pickguard, slanted middle and slanted neck single coil pickups)

*Custom [[Charvel]] Stratocaster (Same specifications as his modified Fender, but with a transparent blue finish and no pickguard)

*Charvel San Dimas (Used on BATM tour and Ultimate Sin, with Ozzy Osbourne) (White with a Black Pickguard)

*Charvel Holdsworth Stratocasters (Red with mirror pickguard and single bridge pickup; Daphne Blue with a black pickguard and a single bridge pickup)

*[[ESP Guitars|ESP]] Custom Shop 'Jake E. Lee Signature' Stratocasters (Same specifications as his modified Fender, but in various different colors)

Jake has also been seen on photo and on video using [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]] guitars (from 2009 to 2012):

*Black Gibson [[Gibson SG|SG]] Standard

*Gibson SG Jr. ('60s model) (Cherry finish, single P-90 pickup)

*[[Gibson Les Paul]] Special (Beggars and Thieves video – Single cutaway, dual P-90 pickups)

*Gibson SG Junior (White with black pickguard and single P-90 bridge pickup)

*[[Gibson ES-335]] 1965 Sunburst (2019 tour – borrowed)

==Discography==

===With Mickey Ratt===

* Demos

===With Rough Cutt===

* Songs "A Little Kindness" and "Used Andand Abused" (1981)

===With Dio===

* Recorded Rehearsals

===With Ozzy Osbourne===

* ''[[Bark at the Moon]]'' (1983)

* ''[[The Ultimate Sin]]'' (1986)

===With Badlands===

* ''[[Badlands (Badlands album)|Badlands]]'' (1989)

* ''[[Voodoo Highway]]'' (1991)

* ''[[Dusk (Badlands album)|Dusk]]'' (1998)

===With Wicked Alliance===

* Twisted Beauty Demo (recorded 1994)

===Solo===

*''[[A Fine Pink Mist]]'' ([[1996, inPony music|1996]]Canyon Records)

*''[[Retraced]]'' (2005, [[2005Shrapnel in music|2005Records]])

*''Runnin' with the Devil'' (2008, [[Cleopatra Records]], a collection of tribute albums appearances)

===With Mickey Ratt===

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* ''[[The Garage Tape Dayz 78-81]]'' (2000)

===With Enuff Z'Nuff===

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*''[[Dissonance (album)|Dissonance]]'' (2009)

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===With Red Dragon Cartel===

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*''Red Dragon Cartel'' (2014)

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*''Patina'' (2018)

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==References==

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==External links==

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[[Category:The Ozzy Osbourne Band members]]

[[Category:20th-century American guitarists]]

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