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Randy Rhoads recording Ozzy Osbourne's 'Blizzard of Ozz' album at Ridge Farm Studio, 1980.
Learn the Metal Mastery of Randy Rhoads Let’s commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot guitarist’s untimely passing with a deep dive into his genre-defining lead guitar style
Ozzy Osbourne (left) and Randy Rhoads perform live on American television in 1981
Watch Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Wow American Television Audiences with "Mr. Crowley" in 1981 Osbourne's hugely influential solo debut, 'Blizzard of Ozz,' was first released on this day, 1980.
Lita Ford performs in concert on September 8, 1984 at The Forum in Inglewood, California
Lita Ford: "I Don’t Know Why Power Ballads Have Such a Bad Rap, I Think They’re Badass. And ‘Close My Eyes Forever’ is as Badass as it Gets" The glam metal guitar icon reveals how a few games of pool (and a shared bottle of wine) with Ozzy Osbourne played a role in the writing of their smash hit duet.

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Andrew Watt, 2019

“Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records

By Richard Bienstock published 8 February 22

The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new.

Zakk Wylde

“We Just Thought We Might as Well Make Another Record Because We Sure Weren’t Going to be Doing Any Shows”: Zakk Wylde Talks Black Label Society's Lockdown Album

By Mark McStea published 14 January 22

The master shredder emerges with a new long-player that laces ballads with twin-guitar rockers.

Zakk Wylde performs during the Generation Axe tour at The Fillmore on November 21, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.

The Cars, Aldo Nova and Pat Benatar – Zakk Wylde Tips His Hat to these Unlikely Inspirations

By Guitar Player Staff published 7 January 22

The Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society shredder names his top three under-the-radar guitar solos.

Greatest Solos

The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time

By Guitar Player Staff published 25 December 21

As voted for by you the readers, behold the genius of the David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more.

Jake E LEE and Ozzy OSBOURNE; with Jake E. Lee, performing live onstage

Jake E. Lee: My Career in Five Songs

By Richard Bienstock last updated 11 August 21

The Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands Axman reveals five of his career-defining favorites.

The Best Acoustic Rock Intros of All Time

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 14 July 21

Here, we pay homage to some of the greatest acoustic guitar intros of all time.

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