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In a new career-spanning interview with Classic Rock, he explains why he eventually opted against the biggest of them all, a chance to step in for Ozzy Osbourne after the death of guitarist Randy Rhoads Randy Rhoads joined Ozzy Osbourne in 1979, a move that would irrevocably alter the landscape of heavy metal guitar. Recruited from the Hollywood band Quiet Riot, with whom he had recorded two albums released only in Japan, Rhoads brought a revolutionary fusion of European classical theory and aggressive rock technique. His tenure, lasting from 1979 until his tragic death in a Randy Rhoads's tragic death is remembered as Ozzy Osbourne reflects on the guitarist's legacy and how he shaped his solo career. After that, every show became a tribute to the guitarist whose life was cut so short. In 1987, Osbourne released a tribute album, Randy Rhoads Live, in the musician’s honor. Ozzy Osbourne's legacy and career will always be inextricably linked to Randy Rhoads, and for good reason. In just a few short years, the diminutive guitarist helped transform the Prince of Ozzy Osbourne and guitarist Bernie Tormé recall the difficult tour they embarked on in 1982 after the death of Randy Rhoads. In August 1982, just a few months after electric guitar hero Randy Rhoads – who rapidly rose to fame in 1980 and 1981 via his high-flying work with Ozzy Osbourne – was tragically killed in a plane crash, GP 's then-Senior Editor, Jas Obrecht, began putting together a Randy Rhoads cover story for the magazine. In August 1982, just a few months after electric guitar hero Randy Rhoads – who rapidly rose to fame in 1980 and 1981 via his high-flying work with Ozzy Osbourne – was tragically killed in a plane crash, GP 's then-Senior Editor, Jas Obrecht, began putting together a Randy Rhoads cover story for the magazine. Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Rudy Sarzo has shared details about the critical decision-making process following guitarist Randy Rhoads’ tragic death. He revealed the band’s strategy to keep Ozzy alive during a recent appearance on The David Ellefson Show. After that, every show became a tribute to the guitarist whose life was cut so short. In 1987, Osbourne released a tribute album, Randy Rhoads Live, in the musician’s honor. Ozzy Osbourne's legacy and career will always be inextricably linked to Randy Rhoads, and for good reason. In just a few short years, the diminutive guitarist helped transform the Prince of Randy Rhoads's tragic death is remembered as Ozzy Osbourne reflects on the guitarist's legacy and how he shaped his solo career. Robert Sarzo, brother of Ozzy bassist Rudy, was hired by Ozzy and Sharon to replace Randy Rhoads. Unfortunately for Sarzo, Sharon’s dad and Ozzy’s label boss, Don Arden, had already offered the gig to Bernie Tormé. Randy Rhoads Randy Rhoads joined Ozzy Osbourne in 1979, a move that would irrevocably alter the landscape of heavy metal guitar. Recruited from the Hollywood band Quiet Riot, with whom he had recorded two albums released only in Japan, Rhoads brought a revolutionary fusion of European classical theory and aggressive rock technique. His tenure, lasting from 1979 until his tragic death in a Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Rudy Sarzo has shared details about the critical decision-making process following guitarist Randy Rhoads’ tragic death. He revealed the band’s strategy to keep Ozzy alive during a recent appearance on The David Ellefson Show. Robert Sarzo, brother of Ozzy bassist Rudy, was hired by Ozzy and Sharon to replace Randy Rhoads. Unfortunately for Sarzo, Sharon’s dad and Ozzy’s label boss, Don Arden, had already offered the gig to Bernie Tormé. 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. Ozzy Osbourne and guitarist Bernie Tormé recall the difficult tour they embarked on in 1982 after the death of 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. In a new career-spanning interview with Classic Rock, he explains why he eventually opted against the biggest of them all, a chance to step in for Ozzy Osbourne after the death of guitarist
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