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Robert Sarzo of Queensryche performing at The Fillmore on April 21, 2013 in San Francisco, California.
Robert Sarzo was hired and immediately fired as Randy Rhoads’ replacement – but he has no regrets

By Andrew Daly Published

The Hurricane leader, soundtrack composer, and veteran rock axeman explains how he’s taken career ups and downs in his stride, and how it felt to finally be on a big stage with bassist brother Rudy

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Guitarist Robert Sarzo of Queensryche performing at The Fillmore on April 21, 2013 in San Francisco, California
The guitarist who was hired to fill in for Randy Rhoads – only to be fired immediately afterward

By Janelle Borg Published

Robert Sarzo – Rudy Sarzo's brother – found himself in the unenviable position of lending his guitar chops to Ozzy Osbourne right after Rhoads' tragic death

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Ozzy Osbourne band performs on stage on the 'Blizzard Of Ozz' tour, United Kingdom, September-October 1980. Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Bob Daisley (bass)
Bob Daisley on not receiving credit for playing on Ozzy Osbourne’s Diary of a Madman

By Janelle Borg Published

Daisley still insists he was cheated out of credits and royalties over the years

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Rudy Sarzo, Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads: On the left, a colour live shot of Sarzo with his red Jazz Bass with polka-dot pickguard, holding the mic and addressing the crowd. On the right, Ozzy and Rhoads perform on the Diary of a Madman tour.
How Rudy Sarzo said no to Sharon Osbourne and still got the Ozzy gig – with a little help from Randy Rhoads

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The former Quiet Riot and Ozzy bassist recalls how he turned down the offer of an audition, immediately regretted it, and got the second chance of all second chances

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Jennifer Batten plays an Ibanez S-style during a Michael Jackson show, George Lynch plays his tiger stripe ESP, and Nuno Bettencourt plays his Washburn signature model live with Extreme.
The unlucky 13 guitarists who auditioned for Ozzy Osbourne – but didn’t make the grade

By Andrew Daly Published

A procession of all-time guitar greats tried their hand with the Prince of Darkness but were ultimately rejected – sometimes for surprising reasons

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Rudy Sarzo, Randy Rhoads, Tommy Aldridge and Ozzy Osbourne in pictured together in 1981
Rudy Sarzo on the lifelong kindness of Ozzy Osbourne – and the miracle of his final weeks

By Andrew Daly Published

The bassist stood shoulder to shoulder with Ozzy and Randy Rhoads at the height of Osbourne’s 1980s success. Now, in an exclusive interview, he recalls how the Black Sabbath icon changed his fortunes and earned his loyalty for life

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British musician Ozzy Osbourne and American musician Randy Rhodes (1956 - 1982) perform at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, January 24, 1982
Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo on why Ozzy Osbourne's words of wisdom to Randy Rhoads were crucial to his development as a guitarist

By Janelle Borg Published

The Prince of Darkness was key in igniting Randy Rhoads' passion for incorporating more classical-leaning flavors into his compositions

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Bassist Rudy Sarzo (L) and singer/guitarist John Corabi perform at the Monster Circus show at the Las Vegas Hilton March 26, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show combines a concert featuring veteran rock stars performing hit songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s with dancers, aerialists and circus acts.
“Randy Rhoads trusted me. He put his reputation with Sharon and Ozzy on the line to bring me in”: Rudy Sarzo talks Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne and reshaping his bass tone for Whitesnake

By Joel McIver Published

With his work covering six decades of music, Rudy Sarzo has seen things we wouldn’t believe, from the world’s biggest stages to the darkest of tour buses

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Rudy Sarzo performs live with Quiet Riot
Rudy Sarzo: "Randy didn't live long enough to be the best Randy Rhoads. There was so much more inside of him that we never got to see"

By Andrew Daly Published

The LA bass legend reflects on the legacy of his Ozzy Osbourne bandmate, 40 years of Quiet Riot's Metal Health, and explains why you can't compare Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads

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Rudy Sarzo and Randy Rhoads were close friends who rose through the ranks of rock stardom together.
Rudy Sarzo on the rising star of Randy Rhoads: “The first time I saw Quiet Riot... I thought to myself, ‘That’s a rock star in the making right there’

By Nick Bowcott Published

The legendary rock bassist discusses the evolution of his friend and sparring partner

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