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Ozzy Osbourne and Joe Holmes perform live in 1996.
Randy Rhoads was his guitar teacher. Then he ended up in Ozzy Osbourne’s band

By Andrew Daly Published

Joe Holmes looks back on his time with Ozzy and David Lee Roth, and explains why his upcoming solo album, featuring former Ozzy band members, captures everything he’s learned up till now

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Julien K guitarist Amir Derakh performs at the 2007 Projekt Revolution Tour at the Hyundai Pavilion on July 28, 2007 in Devore, California
The guitarist who lost the coveted role to Zakk Wylde on what it was like to audition for Ozzy Osbourne

By Janelle Borg Published

Guitar-synth master Amir Derakh was already well established in the industry when he got the once-in-a-lifetime call to become Ozzy's next guitarist...

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Ozzy Osbourne performs on stage on the 'Blizzard Of Ozz' tour, United Kingdom, September-October 1980. Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Bob Daisley (bass). (Photo by Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music/Getty Images)
“I got the phone call – I was out”: Bob Daisley recalls his rollercoaster years with Ozzy Osbourne

By Andrew Daly Published

The Blizzard of Ozz bassist and co-writer on the time he was dismissed only to be re-hired days later – and his thoughts on Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee and Zakk Wylde

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Gus G and Ozzy Osbourne -
How Ozzy Osbourne pushed Gus G to change his guitar of choice

By Phil Weller Published

Gus G rocked up to the Ozzy gig with his Star guitar – a distinct stylistic departure from the guitars wielded by his predecessors

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Ozzy Osbourne (left) and American musician Randy Rhoads (1956 - 1982), on electric guitar, as they perform onstage, during the 'Blizzard of Oz' tour
Jack Osbourne confirms Ozzy Osbourne biopic is still in the cards

By Janelle Borg Published

The movie will reportedly feature Ozzy at the tail end of his Black Sabbath career – and will also include Randy Rhoads

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Ozzy Osbourne and Joe Holmes perform live in 1996.
How Joe Holmes got the coveted Ozzy Osbourne gig

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Holmes rocked up fully prepared for his audition thanks to his teacher

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Zakk Wylde performs onstage with Pantera performs at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 10, 2023
Zakk Wylde on his Ozzy Osbourne tribute, his Led Zeppelin epiphany, and the triumphant return of Black Label Society

By Nick Bowcott Published

The Wylde man waxes lyrical about songwriting, recording, his approach to soloing, and Ozzy’s Song, a poignant track from BLS's hard-charging new album

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Michael Schenker performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon on November 24th, 1982 in London, United Kingdom AND Ozzy Osbourne performs at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, January 24, 1982
Why Michael Schenker turned down Ozzy Osbourne

By Matt Owen Published

Schenker was approached by the Prince of Darkness following the tragic death of Randy Rhoads

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Gus G performing live in 2023
Gus G opens up on missing out on Back to the Beginning

By Phil Weller Published

The guitarist was a notable absentee at Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show, but accepted it wasn’t meant to be

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Photo of Randy RHOADS; playing Gibson Les Paul guitar, performing live onstage with Ozzy Osbourne
Petition launched for Randy Rhoads memorial statue in his hometown of Burbank

By Phil Weller Published

The project already has the backing of Randy’s sister, as well as his former Ozzy bandmate

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