Tag: Book of Shadows

That time Zakk Wylde told me that he wrote “Throwin’ It All Away” through the eyes of Shannon Hoon’s daughter

By Steve Newton Back in August of 1996 Zakk Wylde called me up from a payphone in Toronto to promote his debut solo album, Book of Shadows. One of the more touching tunes on that release was "Throwin' It All Away", a song inspired by his friendship with Blind Melon vocalist Shannon Hoon, who had … Continue reading That time Zakk Wylde told me that he wrote “Throwin’ It All Away” through the eyes of Shannon Hoon’s daughter

Zakk Wylde draws from Shannon Hoon’s O.D. for his heavy Book of Shadows

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 5, 1996 By Steve Newton Most hard-rock fans know Zakk Wylde as the young musician who helped rejuvenate metal veteran Ozzy Osbourne’s career by cowriting the hit “No More Tears”, in the process taking the coveted guitarist’s spot previously held by the likes of Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee. Others … Continue reading Zakk Wylde draws from Shannon Hoon’s O.D. for his heavy Book of Shadows