Randy Rhoads
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Bob Daisley credits Randy Rhoads' faulty equipment for inspiring Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train"
By Elizabeth Swann published
The bassist and lyricist said he wrote the 1980 song about world events and the looming threat of another world war

Zakk Wylde reveals Ozzy Osbourne's strict rules about his guitar gear
By Phil Weller published
After joining the band in 1987, the guitarist quickly learned what was off the table when it came to his tone

Zakk Wylde reveals the origins of the first riff he wrote for Ozzy Osbourne
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist also names some of his favorite Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee tunes from their Ozzy eras

Chris Impellitteri reveals his 1988 invitation to become Ozzy's guitarist
By Phil Weller published
When Jake E. Lee left the band, Impellitteri was at the height of his powers as a virtuoso speed-metal guitarist

Jake E. Lee clarifies the events leading up to his shooting and gives a health update
By Phil Weller published
Lee explains the timeline and verbal altercation that led to his shooting in October

Wolfgang Van Halen shreds the rivalry between EVH and Randy Rhoads with a ripping version of "Crazy Train"
By Phil Weller published
Wolfgang honored the late guitar hero at Osbourne's latest Rock Hall induction ceremony

Jim DeCola talks about modding Randy Rhaods’ polka-dot V backstage minutes before it was played live and the legacy it created
By Phil Weller published
He was so busy working on the guitar that he missed the support band. But he finished in time to witness an iconic rock moment

David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player

Ozzy bassist Bob Daisley on his first memories of Randy Rhoads and how he knew he was special
By Phil Weller published
With one rehearsal, the guitarist shattered fears that he was too young and inexperienced to be Ozzy's guitar star

MXR’s Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal is finally here – bringing a slice of his legendary “chip pan” pedalboard to market
By Phil Weller published
The late guitarist’s MXR distortion pedal was a key part of his sound, and after years of “painstaking” research, MXR has completed its recreation of the pedal
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