Jake E. Lee

About

Guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne in the mid-1980s and later started his own group, Badlands. He also formed the band Red Dragon Cartel in 2013.

Before Fame

He started playing guitar when he was thirteen after taking an interest in his sister's instrument. Later, he was the frontman for his high school band, Teaser.

Trivia

He also recorded solo works under his own name, including the 1996 album A Fine Pink Mist.

Family Life

His mother was Japanese and his father was American and a member of the Navy. He had an older sister who was also musically inclined and played piano.

Associated With

Ronny James Dio gave Lee his first big break.