Randy Rhoads "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." Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About 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 Latest Randy Rhoads 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. Stolen Guitar Gear Belonging To Randy Rhoads Has Been Recovered By Sam Roche published 21 May 21 The 1963 Harmony Rocket – Rhoads' first-ever guitar – and rare prototype signature Marshall head had been missing since 2019. Watch Randy Rhoads Perform with Quiet Riot in 1979 By Christopher Scapelliti published 30 April 21 This show – which you can watch an hour of here – marked the first time Rhoads ever used his now-legendary custom black-and-white polka-dot Flying V. 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 READ1“I was playing the Breeders' Divine Hammer, and my whole hand cramped up, I couldn’t move it... It seemed so simple, but it was something I would never play”: J Mascis went electric for his new solo album, but (mostly) without his usual Jazzmaster2“I was using a Telecaster because it had a really clean tone for my fingerstyle approach. Fleetwood Mac's pre-existing sound was much fatter, and they felt the Tele really didn’t fit”: Lindsey Buckingham on his turn to Turner guitars 3“I went to Mickie Most's office with an acoustic guitar and played it. It was almost like one of those clichéd movie moments: he said, ‘That’s going to be a hit!’”: Session guitar ace Chris Spedding reveals the stories behind five of his best songs 4“If Seven Worlds had come out at the time it was ready, instead of being held back, he would have been as big as Jeff Beck”: Stevie Ray Vaughan details his friendship with Eric Johnson5“This exciting era of acoustic-electronic innovation hasn’t seen much action on the amp front, which makes this a welcome addition”: Taylor Circa 74 AV150-10 acoustic amplifier review
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.
Stolen Guitar Gear Belonging To Randy Rhoads Has Been Recovered By Sam Roche published 21 May 21 The 1963 Harmony Rocket – Rhoads' first-ever guitar – and rare prototype signature Marshall head had been missing since 2019.
Watch Randy Rhoads Perform with Quiet Riot in 1979 By Christopher Scapelliti published 30 April 21 This show – which you can watch an hour of here – marked the first time Rhoads ever used his now-legendary custom black-and-white polka-dot Flying V.