Zakk Wylde’s Father Passes Away
Zakk Wylde’s father, who has been fighting cancer for some time now, has passed away due to complications with his battle. Zakk published the following statement on his official website.
“My father, Jerome F. Wielandt, who served as an inspiration to me and my music throughout my life, has passed away from cancer. His influence on my life and the life of others has motivated me in ways that have been both unexpected and profound.”
“In lieu of flowers, our family would like donations made in Jerome F. Wielandt’s memory to:
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
200 Trenton Road
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
(609) 735-2916
This is a partial, you can read the rest of his statement at Zakkwylde.com.
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That’s a super bummer…. fortunately, he’s back out on the road right now, so hope he’s been able to play right through it.
I just did a post on his wicked custom mini amp Marshall made him:
http://chordhound.com/2009/03/13/deal-marshall-mg15mszw-zakk-wylde-limited-microstack-guitar-amp-for-24499/