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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Randy Rhoads played a defining role in turning Ozzy Osbourne into a superstar, check the American guitarist's profile
Ozzy Osbourne passed away at 76. Tributes acknowledge Randy Rhoads' impact on his solo career. Rhoads' talent revitalized Osbourne's music after Black Sabbath. Their collaboration produced iconic albums like Blizzard of Ozz. Rhoads died tragically young but his influence on metal guitar is immense. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads With the passing away of Ozzy Osbourne at the age of 76, tributes continue to pour in for the legendary "Prince of Darkness," not only for his iconic years with Black Sabbath but for the astonishing reinvention of his career as a solo artist. At the heart of that transformation was a pivotal figure whose own life was cut tragically short - guitar virtuoso Randy Rhoads Osbourne's resurgence as a solo force in the early 1980s, after being dismissed from Black Sabbath in 1979, is inextricably tied to his collaboration with Rhoads. The meeting of the two marked a watershed moment in heavy metal history. When a then-unknown Rhoads auditioned for Osbourne in Los Angeles, Ozzy later recalled he was so stunned by Rhoads' playing that he hired him on the spot. "This kid played like an angel and a maniac at the same time," Osbourne famously resulting partnership gave birth to Blizzard of Ozz (1980), an album that not only revitalized Osbourne's faltering career but also redefined modern metal. Rhoads' classically inspired techniques and innovative use of scales, tapping, and harmonic layering propelled tracks like ' Crazy Train ,' 'Mr. Crowley,' and 'Revelation (Mother Earth)' into heavy metal canon. "Crazy Train," in particular, remains one of the most iconic riffs in rock history and is widely cited by guitarists as a benchmark of musical Rhoads was an American guitarist born on December 6, 1956, in Santa Monica, California, known for co-founding the heavy metal band Quiet Riot . Before joining Ozzy Osbourne in 1979, he rapidly gained attention on the Los Angeles club circuit with Quiet Riot, distinguished by his signature polka-dot guitar and intense playing style. Despite his tragically short career, Rhoads remains celebrated for his technical innovation and lasting impact on metal than just a guitarist, Rhoads was a co-writer and creative force in the studio. According to longtime Osbourne collaborator and bassist Bob Daisley, Randy's enthusiasm and vision gave Ozzy a renewed purpose. 'He gave Ozzy confidence again. He brought brilliance and discipline to the music,' Daisley said in a 2020 interview with Guitar energy carried into their second album, Diary of a Madman (1981), which further showcased Rhoads' neoclassical influences on tracks like 'Flying High Again' and 'Over the Mountain.' Both albums were certified multi-platinum and contributed to what would later be termed the neoclassical metal subgenre, allowing Osbourne to transcend his Sabbath roots and build a solo brand that has lasted more than four Rhoads' shining career was cut devastatingly March 19, 1982, while on tour with Osbourne in Florida, Rhoads was killed in a plane crash at just 25 years old. The loss not only shattered the band, but it also deeply impacted Osbourne personally and professionally. 'When Randy died, a part of me died too,' Ozzy later said in his 2010 memoir I Am recording just two studio albums with Osbourne, Rhoads has remained a towering figure in rock and metal history. In 2021, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the Musical Excellence Award — a long-awaited recognition of his artistic his induction speech, Osbourne reiterated just how crucial Randy had been to his life: 'Without Randy, there would be no Ozzy solo career. Full stop.'Rhoads' influence extended well beyond Ozzy's music. His style inspired generations of guitarists, from Zakk Wylde to Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold), many of whom list Rhoads as a foundational influence. His blend of classical precision and metal aggression helped birth the neoclassical metal genre and changed the technical standards for heavy metal guitar permanently.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wisconsin State Fair announces final two main stage concerts for 2025
The final two Bank Five Nine Main Stage headliners — a country star and a veteran rock act — have been revealed for the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair. Fair officials announced May 21 that Jon Pardi will play the fair's main stage Aug. 6 with Easton Corbin opening. On May 20, the fair announced that rockers Queensrÿche will play the main stage Aug. 3, with Great White and Quiet Riot opening. Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10 a.m. May 23 at and will include same-day fair admission. Tickets are $75 to $100 for Pardi and $49 to $65 for Queensrÿche. With these announcements the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair main stage lineup is now complete. The full lineup includes: Midland with Southall, July 31 Boyz II Men with Bobby V, Aug. 1, Ne-Yo with Bryce Vine, Aug. 2 We The Kingdom and Josiah Queen, Aug. 4 Kidz Bop Live, Aug. 5 Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Aug. 7 Darius Rucker with Uncle Kracker, Aug. 8 Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aug. 9 The Happy Together Tour with The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, The Vogues, and The Cowsills, Aug. 10 This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin State Fair announces final two main stage concerts for 2025
