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You may like “Let’s just do Free Bird for two hours”: Zakk Wylde on Ozzy’s surprise demands for his final show Jake E. Lee on his wild Ozzy Osbourne days and why Tony Iommi is harder to emulate than Randy Rhoads Jerry Cantrell on his lifelong love of Black Sabbath and touring with Ozzy Osbourne (before taking his bassist) Ozzy recently celebrated more than 20 years in the business by Ozzy Osbourne has always thrived in the face of adversity. After his bitter split with Black Sabbath in 1979, he started anew as a solo artist with help from a flamboyant six-string virtuoso named Randy Rhoads, who had sharpened his chops with Quiet Riot. Together, they crafted Ozzy classics like Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday, carried the guilt of losing his musical collaborator Randy Rhoads in an accident throughout his life. Before joining Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads had made a name for himself in the Los Angeles rock scene. Born in 1956, Rhoads was classically trained and developed a distinctive neoclassical style that would later define his work in heavy metal. He co-founded the band Quiet Riot in the mid-1970s and quickly gained recognition for his technical skill and melodic guitar solos. His unique blend of Ozzy Osbourne Honors Randy Rhoads on 43rd Anniversary of Guitarist’s Tragic Death TL;DR: On the 43rd anniversary of Randy Rhoads ’ tragic passing, Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to the legendary guitarist, reflecting on his immense influence and untimely loss. Rhoads, known for his groundbreaking work on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, died in a plane crash on March 19, 1982, at Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to Randy Rhoads on the 43rd anniversary of the legendary guitarist's death. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 19),Ozzy took to his social media to write: "Randy Rhoads In a candid interview, Rudy Sarzo detailed the frantic decisions and backstage confusion in Ozzy Osbourne’s band after Randy Rhoads’ tragic death, sharing how the band fought to keep Ozzy alive through turmoil and chaotic guitar auditions. Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday, carried the guilt of losing his musical collaborator Randy Rhoads in an accident throughout his life. The music world lost one of its most promising talents on March 19, 1982, when Randy Rhoads, the lead guitarist in Ozzy Osbourne’s band, was killed in a horrific plane crash at 25 years old. More than a few decades later, fans continue to lament his premature passing and the profound impact he’s Ex-Quiet Riot guitarist Randy Rhoads helped revitalise Ozzy's career (Image credit: Getty Images) Tensions in Black Sabbath had simmered long before Ozzy’s firing. After temporarily quitting the band in 1978, he’d kicked around the idea of a band called Blizzard Of Ozz, but it came to nothing. But I’ll always remember Ozzy fondly for his deathless work with Black Sabbath and the wicked records he made with Randy Rhoads. And I feel very fortunate to have interviewed him a couple of times in those wild and crazy ’80s. Ozzy Osbourne: “I’m clean and sober but I’m far from f***ing sane!” In remembrance of Ozzy Osbourne, who has died aged 76, MOJO revisits a classic interview with Black Sabbath’s Prince Of Darkness. Published March 24, 2025 Longtime fans of Ozzy Osbourne will remember Randy Rhoades, who was Ozzy’s guitarist in the early 1980s. He even played on Ozzy’s first two solo albums, “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman,” and at that time, his work was the standard in metal guitar playing. He was easily one of the most influential guitarists of his time. The singer met guitarist Randy Rhoads who he described as a "gift from God". With Sharon as his manager and her father financing his solo start, Ozzy was back creating music. Randy Rhoads, Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist, died in a plane crash in 1982. The crash also killed the pilot and the band's hairdresser. The plane clipped the band's tour bus before crashing into a house. The tape featured the incredible Randy Rhoads, Ozzy’s lead guitarist and good friend who was tragically killed in a 1982 plane crash at the age of 25 just a few yards from the bus where the band had been sleeping. As he was listening, Ozzy was visibly moved to fondly remember his friend. Ozzy Osbourne honored the 43rd anniversary of the death of his guitarist Randy Rhoads with a moving tribute on social media. “Maybe it’s not too late, to learn how to love and forget how to hate.” —Ozzy Osbourne, “Crazy Train” (1980) Those lyrics never sounded like they came from the Prince of Darkness—they’d feel more at home in a non-denominational worship service. John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne passed away, July 22, 2025, at the age of 76—just seventeen days after what would become his final Randy Rhoads's tragic death is remembered as Ozzy Osbourne reflects on the guitarist's legacy and how he shaped his solo career.
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