Jake E. Lee, the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, is recovering after being shot multiple times while walking his dog in Las Vegas. In a text exchange with D.J. Ashba, the former guitarist for Guns N' Roses and Sixx
.M., Lee expressed relief over his recovery, humorously calling himself “one lucky motherf–ker.” The exchange, which was shared on Ashba’s Instagram Stories, showed Lee in good spirits despite the shocking event."Yooooo! Please tell me you’re okay??" Ashba texted his friend. Lee replied, "Doing surprisingly well. I am one lucky mother f–ker." He even joked about attending Ashba’s birthday bash, saying, "Just make sure your bday bash is wheelchair accessible! Just jestin’." Ashba was relieved to hear the positive update, responding, "So fn thankful you’re ok! Haha! U got it bro!"
Details of the Shooting Incident
The 67-year-old guitarist was shot three times early Tuesday morning near his home, located around 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. The attack occurred around 2:40 a.m., and Lee was promptly hospitalized. According to reports from TMZ, he was fully conscious while being treated in the intensive care unit. Authorities believe the shooting was a random act of street crime, with no indications that Lee was specifically targeted. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made so far.
Lee’s publicist provided an update to Billboard, stating that “Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospital. He is expected to fully recover.” The publicist also added that the Las Vegas authorities are investigating the incident, and further comments will not be forthcoming as the family has requested privacy during this time.
Ozzy Osbourne Expresses Sympathy
Ozzy Osbourne, who hasn’t seen his former guitarist in over 37 years, shared his shock and sadness after hearing the news. In a statement to TMZ, Osbourne said, “It’s just another senseless act of gun violence. I send my thoughts to him and his beautiful daughter, Jade. I just hope he’ll be okay.” Despite the years that have passed since their last interaction, Osbourne’s words reflect the enduring connection between the two musicians.
Jake E. Lee’s Music Career
Jake E. Lee is best known for his time playing guitar in Ozzy Osbourne’s band from 1982-1987, following the tragic death of beloved guitarist Randy Rhoads. During his tenure with Osbourne, Lee contributed to two iconic albums: Bark at the Moon (1983) and The Ultimate Sin (1986). Lee later became a member of the heavy metal band Badlands and went on to release solo albums, including Retraced (2005) and Guitar Warrior (2007).
After a self-imposed hiatus from the music industry, Lee made a comeback with his band Red Dragon Cartel, which released a self-titled album in 2013, followed by Patina in 2018. His contributions to the heavy metal genre have solidified his place in rock history.
As Lee recovers from this terrifying ordeal, the music community and fans are rallying behind him, hopeful for his full recovery and eager to see him back in good health.
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