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Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde


Background information
Birth name Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt
Born January 14, 1967
Born place Bayonne, New Jersey
Genre(s) Heavy Metal
Hard Rock
Southern Rock
Years active 1987—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Roadrunner Records
Geffen Records
Artemis Records
InsideOut Music
Spitfire Records
Associated acts Ozzy Osbourne
Black Label Society
Pride & Glory
Derek Sherinian
Website Website



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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler And Jennifer Lopez Unveiled As American Idol Judges

September 23, 2010
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler And Jennifer Lopez Unveiled As American Idol JudgesAerosmith's Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have been unveiled as the new judges on American Idol.

The pair will join existing judge Randy Jackson on the judges' panel when the programme returns for a 10th season next year.

Tyler, who had been widely linked to the role, said the opportunity felt like “the perfect feathered nest”.

He added: "It's being a part of something much bigger than yourself. I want to bring some rock to this roller coaster."

Lopez said: "I'm looking for the next Michael Jackson.”

Former American Idol judges Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell all stood down after the ninth seasion. Audtions for contestants for 2011 are ongoing.

(by Jason Gregory)



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