“Diary of a Madman” (1981) Ozzy Osbourne always described his musical partnership with Randy Rhoads as one of the most significant of his life. The pair started work on what would become “Diary of a Madman” — their sprawling, gothic tableau of insanity — while sharing a London apartment. Ozzy Osbourne poses for the 'Diary Of A Madman' LP cover session in London in September 1981. Fin Costello/Redferns Ozzy Osbourne poses for the 'Diary Of A Madman' LP cover session in London in September 1981. Fin Costello/Redferns “Diary of a Madman” (1981) Ozzy Osbourne always described his musical partnership with Randy Rhoads as one of the most significant of his life. The pair started work on what would become “Diary of a Madman” — their sprawling, gothic tableau of insanity — while sharing a London apartment. Diary of a Madman is the second studio album by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. It was released in October 1981, and re-issued on CD on 22 August 1995. On November 7th, 1981, Ozzy Osbourne released his second solo album, Diary of a Madman. To mark the album's 43rd anniversary, here are 14 things you might not know about it: Feat. Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Scorpions and more. 1. Diary was the last album to feature guitarist Randy Rhoads, who died in 1982. 2. Ozzy was one of the very first bands I listened to and has always been a massive influence on me. This is probably my favorite song written by Randy Rhoads, I really like the riff right before On November 7th, 1981, Ozzy Osbourne released his second solo album, Diary of a Madman. To mark the album's 43rd anniversary, here are 14 things you might not know about it: Feat. Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Scorpions and more. 1. Diary was the last album to feature guitarist Randy Rhoads, who died in 1982. 2. It’s been a long time coming, but a huge wrong has finally been righted with the recent release of Ozzy Osbourne’s first two metal classics, Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. I’m talking of course about the restoration of the original bass and drum parts as recorded by Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake, respectively. UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 01: Photo of Ozzy OSBOURNE; posed, studio, in torn clothes and zombie More make up during 'Diary Of A Madman' album cover shoot (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns) UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 01: Photo of Ozzy OSBOURNE; posed, studio, in torn clothes and zombie More make up during 'Diary Of A Madman' album cover shoot (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns) It’s been a long time coming, but a huge wrong has finally been righted with the recent release of Ozzy Osbourne’s first two metal classics, Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. I’m talking of course about the restoration of the original bass and drum parts as recorded by Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake, respectively. Metallica cover's Ozzy Osbourne's "Diary of a Madman" at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA for the MusiCares MAPfund on May 12, 2014more. This is our Diary of a Madman cover. The original song was released in 1981 on the Diary of a Madman album. Enjoy. Metallica cover's Ozzy Osbourne's "Diary of a Madman" at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA for the MusiCares MAPfund on May 12, 2014more. Ozzy was one of the very first bands I listened to and has always been a massive influence on me. This is probably my favorite song written by Randy Rhoads, I really like the riff right before View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1995 CD release of "Diary Of A Madman" on Discogs. Diary of a Madman is the second studio album by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. It was released in October 1981, and re-issued on CD on 22 August 1995. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1995 CD release of "Diary Of A Madman" on Discogs. This is our Diary of a Madman cover. The original song was released in 1981 on the Diary of a Madman album. Enjoy.
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