Bob Daisley credits Randy Rhoads' faulty equipment for inspiring Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train"
The bassist and lyricist said he wrote the 1980 song about world events and the looming threat of another world war ...
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“A lot of guitarists don’t consider themselves part of the rhythm section. I could always count on Randy to come up with great rhythm guitar parts”: Rudy Sarzo on the ...
Although he’s played with lots of great guitarists, bassist Rudy Sarzo still gets the most questions about what it was like to play with the late Randy Rhoads. “That’s why I wrote the book ...
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How a Malfunctioning Pedal Helped Inspire Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train”
We explore the story of how a malfunctioning guitar pedal helped inspire Ozzy Osbourne's 1980 debut solo single, "Crazy Train." ...
Zakk Wylde reveals Ozzy Osbourne's strict rules about his guitar gear
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VOTE: Better Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist – Randy Rhoads vs. Zakk Wylde
Who was the better Ozzy Osbourne guitarist - Randy Rhoads or Zakk Wylde? That is the question Loudwire Nights presents to you as part of this week's Chuck's Fight Club. One thing that has been a ...
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MXR's Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal finally gets a release date
An August 20 release date has been set for the eagerly awaited release of the new Randy Rhoads signature MXR Distortion+ pedal. The pedal, created after Rhoads' legendary “chip pan” pedalboard ...
Would Ozzy Osbourne still be ‘The Prince of Darkness’ without the bat incident?
Ozzy Osbourne has long been deemed 'The Prince of Darkness', which was cemented when he bit the head off the bat. But would he be so without it?