John Stix

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Eddie Van Halen discusses his early influences and groundbreaking technique in his first Guitar World interview from 1981

By John Stix published

For his very first cover, the late guitar god sat down with Guitar World to detail his fresh approach to the instrument – and what he made of being called "the world's greatest guitarist"

[L-R] Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads: "I started tuning up and Ozzy said, 'You've got the gig.' I didn't even get to play!"

By John Stix published

The late guitar legend talks learning through teaching and his early days with Ozzy Osbourne in this classic Guitar World interview from 1982