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Post by JerseyGirl on May 22, 2021 8:42:58 GMT -5
Ozzy Osbourne ‘Happy’ Rock HOF is Honoring Randy Rhoads’ ‘Genius’ COREY IRWIN Published: May 13, 2021 Ozzy Osbourne has expressed his excitement at Randy Rhoads’ inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 class. "I'm so happy that Randy's genius, which we all saw from the beginning, is finally being recognized and that he is getting his due,” Osbourne admitted during a conversation with Sal Cirrincione of Premiere Radio Networks (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “I only wish he was here in person to get this award and that we could all celebrate together. It's really great that Randy's family, friends and fans get to see him honored this way." After initially beginning his career in Quiet Riot, Rhoads became Osbourne’s guitarist in 1979. He’d contribute to two of the legendary rocker’s most celebrated solo efforts: 1980’s Blizzard of Ozz and 1981’s Diary of a Madman. Along the way, Rhoads became known as one of the greatest guitar gods in rock, with a distinctive style that influenced generations of future musicians. He died tragically in a plane crash in 1982 at just 25 years old. Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 as a member of Black Sabbath. Now, Rhoads will be enshrined as well, officially receiving a “Musical Excellence Award” this year. Ozzy isn’t the only rocker happy to see his former bandmate honored. Dave Grohl, whose Foo Fighters are also part of the 2021 class, expressed his pleasure to see Rhoads among the inductees. "I saw that and I felt really happy for Ozzy,” Grohl admitted to Rolling Stone. “I'm sure that Ozzy is having an emotional day." Likewise, Tom Morello announced his praise of Rhoads. "Congrats to Randy Rhoads for his induction into the Rock Hall," the Rage Against The Machine guitarist tweeted. "Peerless talent who effortlessly combined timeless riffs, technical mastery and raw rock power. It was his poster that was on my wall when I was practicing 8 hrs a day. Tremendous musician. Well deserved honor." Read More: Ozzy Osbourne ‘Happy’ Rock HOF is Honoring Randy Rhoads’ ‘Genius’ | ultimateclassicrock.com/ozzy-osbourne-randy-rhoads-rock-hall/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
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Post by Forum Lord on May 22, 2021 9:17:30 GMT -5
I'm not knocking his inclusion, but you know, it is a hall of fame. And what is interesting to me is that I can not name not one song Randy ever played on.
His fame came from his plane crash. That was the only reason I ever learned who he was.
So what music made him famous enough for a hall of fame induction?
I can understand if he went in with a band he played with was famous enough, but on his own?
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Post by JerseyGirl on May 22, 2021 9:53:20 GMT -5
“Crazy Train”
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Post by Forum Lord on May 22, 2021 10:09:29 GMT -5
So he's in the RRHF for one song? Anything else noteworthy?
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Post by HUDGE "JerseyDan" on May 22, 2021 10:51:11 GMT -5
Crazy Train, I Don't Know, Mr. Crowley, Suicide Solution, Goodbye To Romance, Dee, Revelation Mother Earth, Flying High Again, Over The Mountain...HUGE influence on a lot of hard rock/heavy metal guitar players. The two albums he did with Ozzy Osborne after Ozzy left Black Sabbath are held in very high regard for my age group of hard rock fans. He was "the guy" after Eddie Van Halen to us. Like Steve Gaines, fans wonder what he could have gone on to do if he hadn't died so young. I can remember my friend playing the Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madman cassettes and being blown away by the guitar sounds I was hearing. I was an immediate fan and got into heavier rock music because of it.
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Post by HUDGE "JerseyDan" on May 22, 2021 10:58:55 GMT -5
1st album Blizzard of Ozz:
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Post by JerseyGirl on May 22, 2021 12:56:38 GMT -5
"Crazy Train" is Randy's "Freebird".
Randy was in Quiet Riot before hooking up with Ozzy. Eddie Van Halen's major competition for the 80s would have been Randy Rhoads. Randy was to Ozzy as Steve Stevens is to Billy Idol.
His guitar technique helped shaped heavy metal music.
This was one of my favorite things Ozzy and Jack did together. Jack took his father to the vault where the master for "Crazy Train" is kept. They listened to Randy's solo.
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Post by JerseyGirl on May 22, 2021 20:41:49 GMT -5
Ozzy and others talking about Randy.
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Post by billyb on May 23, 2021 8:08:05 GMT -5
They are running out of people to put in. So at some point, you just put anybody/everybody in, which defeats the purpose of the whole thing. Is there anything less rock and roll than a "hall of fame" anyway?
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Post by IU1974 on May 23, 2021 9:56:05 GMT -5
Randy should have been in the hall when it opened. Incredible rock guitarist (& my favorite)
I agree with everyone who states it isn’t a “rock and roll hall of fame” and is a complete farce.
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Post by Mikel on Jun 17, 2021 15:54:13 GMT -5
Randy Rhoads, with Jimi Hendrix and Paul Kossoff were my top 3. Well, they still are!!!
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Post by Worm on Jun 27, 2021 22:23:09 GMT -5
I'm not knocking his inclusion, but you know, it is a hall of fame. And what is interesting to me is that I can not name not one song Randy ever played on. His fame came from his plane crash. That was the only reason I ever learned who he was. So what music made him famous enough for a hall of fame induction? I can understand if he went in with a band he played with was famous enough, but on his own? You should look into him. He is on the level with greats like VH. Rhoads mother was a classical music teacher into her 80s I think, and he literally was taught music from birth. He was a really high ranking classical player and according to Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy bass player) was planning to leave touring to go back to Classical music. Every guitar mag was filled with him and VH in the 80s-90s. I agree that his death raised the profile but Ozzy himself has credited Rhoads for his inspiration on the solo band. Ozzy has said that everybody who tried out for the gig tried to mimic Black Sabbath until RR showed up. It’s a great story and I’m biased as a huge fan but he very much deserves it as one of the greatest. And he will influence budding rock guitarist, much like Skynyrd, for many years forward.
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