Randy Rhoads “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 magic of Randy Rhoads' rhythm work, and the tonal quirks that set him apart Rhoads' former bandmate details how the late guitar legend's rig changed over time, and what about his playing often gets overlooked "It will be worth the wait": The design of MXR's still-in-development Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal has been revealed Outfitted in a black-and-white polka dot finish – based on that found on Rhoads' iconic Karl Sandoval Flying V – the pedal was molded in part by MXR's extensive dissection of the guitarist's famous “chip pan” pedalboard "He Was Not Only a Great Rock and Roll Player, But in the Classics, and in Every Other Field, He Was Phenomenal": Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Fond Memories of Randy Rhoads in 1982 GP Interview The Prince of Darkness discusses what he learned about music from Rhoads, and how the pioneering hard-rock guitarist would find a new guitar teacher in every town he played in, while Osbourne and the rest of his bandmates were "hunkered in the bar." Latest Randy Rhoads Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About By Guitar Player Staff published 29 June 23 From Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash, here are some of the greatest rock guitar solos ever committed to record Have You Exhausted the Possibilities of Open Chords and Barre Chords? Here’s How to Make Your Progressions Sound More Interesting By Patrick Brennan published 21 March 23 Learn the art of ‘voice leading’ with examples inspired by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and more The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century By Guitar Player Staff published 28 December 22 From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo Learn the Metal Mastery of Randy Rhoads By Vinnie DeMasi published 20 December 22 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 Listen to Stephen Dale Petit’s ‘2020 Visions’ – One of the Most Exciting Guitar Records We’ve Heard This Year By Joe Bosso published 22 September 22 This fascinating interview tells the story of a career that has seen the U.S. expat cross paths with everyone from Randy Rhoads to Albert King to Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor Watch Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Wow American Television Audiences with "Mr. Crowley" in 1981 By Jackson Maxwell published 12 September 22 Osbourne's hugely influential solo debut, 'Blizzard of Ozz,' was first released on this day, 1980. “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. 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. Randy Rhoads Posthumously Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Musical Excellence Award By Jackson Maxwell published 1 November 21 Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett, and Zakk Wylde paid tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, who was killed in a plane crash in 1982, at the age of 25. Randy Rhoads: The Magical Techniques of the Wizard of Ozz By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21 Explore the main techniques behind Randy Rhoads' outstanding, unforgettable guitar playing. 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1How Robin Trower crafted his blistering tonal triumph, Day of the Eagle2Gary Clark Jr. never asked to be a guitar savior 3Best Travel Guitars 2024: Top Portable Instruments From Lowden, Furch, Martin and more4“‘Those old Beatle bashers?’”: Paul McCartney talks Vox amps, and his love of dirty tones5“I was 17 years old and found it in this local paper. It said, ‘Gretsch guitar, 100 bucks.’ I called the guy up and asked, ‘Is it like Eddie Cochran’s?’ He was like, ‘Who?’”: How Brian Setzer forged his trademark twanging tone
Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About By Guitar Player Staff published 29 June 23 From Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash, here are some of the greatest rock guitar solos ever committed to record
Have You Exhausted the Possibilities of Open Chords and Barre Chords? Here’s How to Make Your Progressions Sound More Interesting By Patrick Brennan published 21 March 23 Learn the art of ‘voice leading’ with examples inspired by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and more
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century By Guitar Player Staff published 28 December 22 From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo
Learn the Metal Mastery of Randy Rhoads By Vinnie DeMasi published 20 December 22 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
Listen to Stephen Dale Petit’s ‘2020 Visions’ – One of the Most Exciting Guitar Records We’ve Heard This Year By Joe Bosso published 22 September 22 This fascinating interview tells the story of a career that has seen the U.S. expat cross paths with everyone from Randy Rhoads to Albert King to Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor
Watch Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Wow American Television Audiences with "Mr. Crowley" in 1981 By Jackson Maxwell published 12 September 22 Osbourne's hugely influential solo debut, 'Blizzard of Ozz,' was first released on this day, 1980.
“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.
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.
Randy Rhoads Posthumously Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Musical Excellence Award By Jackson Maxwell published 1 November 21 Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett, and Zakk Wylde paid tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, who was killed in a plane crash in 1982, at the age of 25.
Randy Rhoads: The Magical Techniques of the Wizard of Ozz By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21 Explore the main techniques behind Randy Rhoads' outstanding, unforgettable guitar playing.