Legendary guitarist Jake E. Lee, best remembered for his fiery riffs and songwriting during his time with Ozzy Osbourne, recently joined professional wrestler and musician Chris Jericho on his popular podcast for an open and heartfelt conversation. The discussion touched on Lee’s career highs, his complicated feelings about past work, and even his day-to-day life with his beloved dog, Coco
Revisiting The Ultimate Sin
A central topic of the conversation was Ozzy Osbourne’s **1986 album *The Ultimate Sin***, which featured Jake E. Lee’s guitar work. Despite contributing some of the record’s most memorable moments, Lee has often downplayed his role in the project, sometimes expressing mixed emotions about both the music and the circumstances surrounding it.
Chris Jericho, however, encouraged Lee to re-examine the album with fresh perspective. A longtime fan of both Ozzy and Lee, Jericho spoke passionately about the importance of tracks like *“Shot in the Dark”* and *“Killer of Giants,”* praising Lee’s guitar tone and distinctive style.
“Sometimes you don’t realize what you gave to the world until someone else holds up the mirror,” Jericho noted, as Lee acknowledged the positive impact the album had on fans, even if he had reservations about it personally.
Life with Coco
Beyond the music, the conversation also revealed a softer side of Jake E. Lee. He spoke warmly about **Coco**, his dog, describing the comfort and joy she brings to his everyday life. Known for his often reclusive lifestyle in recent years, Lee admitted that Coco had been a grounding presence, providing companionship during both creative spells and quiet moments away from the stage.
“She doesn’t care if I wrote ‘Bark at the Moon’ or if I’m just sitting on the couch,” Lee joked, highlighting how Coco keeps him grounded.
Jericho’s Supportive Role
Jericho, who has built a reputation as not only a wrestling superstar but also a musician with his band **Fozzy**, has long been a vocal supporter of musicians from previous generations. His platform has given rock and metal veterans a place to share their stories with a mix of humor and respect.
For Jake E. Lee, appearing on Jericho’s show provided an opportunity to reflect on his legacy while also discussing the personal details that fans rarely hear about. The supportive atmosphere allowed Lee to revisit a part of his past that he had often kept at arm’s length, offering both nostalgia and new appreciation.
A Newfound Perspective
By the end of the interview, Lee seemed more at peace with *The Ultimate Sin* and its place in his career. While he may always remain candid about the challenges of that period, the conversation showed him recognizing the value of his contributions — not only to Ozzy Osbourne’s discography but to the larger world of 1980s metal.
For fans, the podcast provided a glimpse of Jake E. Lee not just as a guitarist but as a person — a man who helped shape heavy metal history, who still wrestles with how his work is remembered, and who finds companionship and balance in the simple joy of spending time with Coco.
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