Robert Trujillo & 4 Other Musicians Who Were Once In Ozzy Osbourne’s Backing Band

Bassist Robert Trujillo celebrates his birthday today (October 23), and while he’s best known now for his tenure in Metallica, Trujillo is one of many talented musicians who’ve been a…

Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

Published Oct 23, 2018 9:00 AM EDT

PASADENA, CA – JULY 29: Musician Robert Trujillo of Metallica performs onstage at the Rose Bowl on July 29, 2017 in Pasadena, California.

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Bassist Robert Trujillo celebrates his birthday today (October 23), and while he’s best known now for his tenure in Metallica, Trujillo is one of many talented musicians who’ve been a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s backing band.

In honor of Trujillo’s birthday, let’s take a look at some of the biggest names that worked with “The Prince of Darkness.”

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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights