Randy Rhoads
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Bob Daisley on being warned off Ritchie Blackmore, the greatness of Gary Moore – and pairing-up with Randy Rhoads
By Andrew Daly published
Born to be a bassist, he was warned against working with Rainbow and Sabbath alumni, but did it anyway. And his only regret is the ever-looming cloud over his celebrated work with Ozzy Osbourne

Go over the mountain and take your solos to new heights: 5 ways you can shred like Randy Rhoads
By Charlie Griffiths published
Applying classical training to the service of heavy metal, Rhoads was the generational guitar talent that helped launch Ozzy Osbourne's solo career
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Jake E. Lee on comparisons with Randy Rhoads – and what his fellow Ozzy shredder was better at
By Phil Weller published
The virtuoso has weighed in on the decades-long debate that has pitted him against his Prince of Darkness predecessor

Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley on why he decided to bet on the Prince of Darkness’ post-Sabbath career
By Janelle Borg published
Daisley had just been unceremoniously replaced in Ritchie Blackmore’s band, Rainbow, when the opportunity to join Osbourne in his new venture came about

Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley on taking a chance on Randy Rhoads – despite label pushback
By Janelle Borg published
Daisley remembers playing with Rhoads for the first time and knowing right away that the dynamic was special

Ozzy Osbourne’s all-star Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony pays tribute to Randy Rhoads
By Phil Weller published
An all-star band comprising Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt and Chad Smith assembled to pay homage to the singer’s solo work during a star-studded celebration

"Delivers on all fronts heavy and looks phenomenal whilst doing so": Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 review
By Matt McCracken published
A purebred shred machine with a Floyd Rose and Seymour Duncans, all for less than a grand

MXR's limited-edition Randy Rhoads Distortion+ is finally here
By Janelle Borg published
The highly-anticipated pedal is based on Rhoads' pedalboard, which was unveiled by the late guitarist's family for the first time in 42 years
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