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Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal singer who pioneered the genre with Black Sabbath, has died at age 76, his family confirmed. The next thing that Ozzy Osbourne discovered with him pursuing a solo artist career is how well he picks his guitarists. After working alongside Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi for eleven years, the Prince of Darkness was destined to have lofty expectations. Iommi practically invented the prototype for hard metal, and it’s easy to figure why [] Ozzy Osbourne was never known for being a guitarist, but he is known for having excellent guitarists in his band. This includes Zakk Wylde and the legendary Randy Rhoads (who is consistently ranked as one of the greatest ever). Randy Rhoads Randall William Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American guitarist. He was the co-founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, and the guitarist and co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne 's first two solo albums Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981). Ozzy Osbourne, the founding lead vocalist of Black Sabbath and a leading figure in heavy metal, died Tuesday, July 22.. He passed away "surrounded by love" his family said in a statement released on Tuesday: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. “He was and is the best guitar player I've ever played with”: Ozzy Osbourne reveals the name he rates above all his other guitarist collaborators Ozzy Osbourne is an English heavy metal vocalist from Marston Green, Warwickshire. After he was fired from Black Sabbath early in 1979, Osbourne formed a solo band (initially known as Blizzard of Ozz) in November of that year with guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake. The same can be said for Jake E. Lee, who played with Ozzy in the mid-eighties, as well as Zakk Wylde, who was Ozzy's longest-serving guitar player, and the great Gus G., who appeared on Osbourne's 2010 album, Scream. These guys got the job because they were great players, but they became household names in the world of heavy metal because they received the Ozzy stamp of approval. Ozzy Osbourne attending the ceremony where the original line-up of Black Sabbath was inducted into the Rock Walk of Fame at Guitar Center in Los Angeles, California, on November 18, 1992. Ozzy Osbourne may be notorious for many things, but his guitarists have always been among the best musicians in heavy metal. Say what you will about the Prince of Darkness, but he knows how to pick them. For over forty years, guitar players associated with Ozzy have carved the metal landscape and stood as icons for up-and-coming players everywhere. He is best known as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and as the founder, lead guitarist, lead singer, songwriter and producer of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. Wylde's signature bulls-eye design appears on many of his guitars and is widely recognized. Together, Osbourne and Rhoads made heavy-metal history with Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, combining poppy vocal melodies, pseudo-occult musings and blistering, neoclassical guitar acrobatics. Randy Rhoads became a legend with Ozzy Osbourne, but his incredible playing was evident long before then Jake E. Lee on his wild Ozzy Osbourne days and why Tony Iommi is harder to emulate than Randy Rhoads Kelly Garni on how a drunken fight with Randy Rhoads spelled the end of his Quiet Riot career Osbourne's post- Black Sabbath career, against any and all odds, took like off a rocket upon the Who Did It Best? These Are 11 Guitarists Who Played for Ozzy Osbourne Another article about Jake E. Lee? Ozzy Osbourne's former guitarist Jake E. Lee is speaking out about his injuries and updating fans on his health after he was shot several times. Randy Rhoads joined Ozzy Osbourne in 1979, and remained part of the band until his tragic death in 1982. Rhoads set the bar unenviable high for future Ozzy guitarists, with the former Quiet Riot virtuoso showcasing his generational chops – which lead to some fan-perceived rivalry with Eddie Van Halen – on Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman for Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal music, has died. He was 76. Randy Rhoads: The Guitar Wizard Randy Rhoads, a guitar virtuoso and visionary musician, left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal with his exceptional talent and innovative approach. His contributions to Ozzy Osbourne’s band during the early 1980s revolutionized the sound of the genre and earned him a place among the most revered guitarists in rock history. English singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne revealed in a 2024 podcast episode of The Madhouse Chronicles that fellow Black Sabbath icon Tony Iommi is the best guitarist he has ever worked with. Every guitarist to join Ozzy Osbourne's band is stepping into the dark shoes of Black Sabbath 's Tony Iommi, who was not just an amazing player, but had an incredibly distinct style, was one of
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