Post by Cro/Kiyoshi on Apr 30, 2006 20:14:29 GMT -5
Brad Schurter- (Fan)
The first time that I heard Randy was in late 1982 in Texas. I heard ‘Over the Mountain’ on my radio alarm clock.
From the classical influences to the multi tracking of both rhythm and lead guitar parts, Randy had a huge impact on the music scene. His attitude that you can never stop learning and improving was well known and admired. A guitar design developed with Grover Jackson that it still in production due to it’s popularity is also among his legacies. Randy’s writing and playing style will certainly be a source of inspiration for years to come. His sense of melody was incredible and his solos were singable. All of the songs on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman were unique, never repeating himself in another song. Those two albums were huge accomplishments. But, the King Biscuit Flower Hour radio concert showed what Randy was capable of outside of the studio. He was constantly studying and practicing while on the road, and it showed. His fills and playing were unreal on this recording. Both Kevin DuBrow and Joe Holmes have mentioned how great Randy sounded that night and many devoted fans believe that it is Randy at his best!
Michael Staertow- (Musician)
I first discovered Randy about seventeen years ago in 1981when I was in junior high school and the Blizzard of Ozz record just came out. I remember hearing ‘Crazy Train’ and ‘Mr. Crowley’ playing on the FM radio. I was immediately taken back by the sound of Randy’s guitar. I had just began playing myself, so I was extremely impressionable at that point and quite an impression was made indeed. I was never a big Black Sabbath fan, so when Ozzy came to town I neglected to attend. But, I happened to be up late one evening when a local station, WUHF 31, aired an ‘After Hours’ music special featuring Ozzy Osbourne. Luckily enough, I popped a video tape in and the rest is history. I would go on to watch this tape religiously from that moment on, in complete awe of Randy’s playing, presence and aura he cast in front of my eyes. Randy was, what I once hoped to be myself, and much of my earlier playing years were spent emulating Randy. Quite an impact I would say!
As the world was taking on the impact felt by the coming of Eddie Van Halen’s turning point in guitar history, I thought that Randy brought many of the same elements that Edward did, only Randy represented a more disciplined school of playing in that he introduced an awareness of modal passages to the meloncoly everyday rock styles of that time. He incorporated a classical influence to a generally blues influenced area. Also, Randy’s perfect layering of his guitar tracks stamped his signature on virtually everything that he recorded. Don’t get me wrong, Eddie is amazing, but Randy was special. A gift to popular music, a true inspiration. Randy made an impact in every guitarists style. His gift through his musical contribution.
Randy inspired myself to be committed to becoming the best guitarist I could possibly be. he made me aware of the possibilities to add texture to song writing through the use of modes. Also, through layering guitars in the studio using alterations, inversions and things like that. His soloing inspired me to the possibilities of creating melodies independent of the overall song itself. Just Randy’s overall vibe in inspiring within itself.
Randy continues to inspire people today because he was extremely genuine about his art. It was Randy pouring out his heart musically which transcends all language barriers. From what I understand, Randy was a very quiet man. he spoke through music and from his soul. He touched myself in this way and I continue to incorporate this belief in my own music in hopes of making the same impact someday. The fact that he has influenced an array of guitarists and contributed to their playing continues his legacy, not to mention all of his recorded work which are among the greatest, I feel, only if we could have enjoyed more.
My favorite songs are ‘S.A.T.O.’, ”Revelation Mother Earth’, ‘Suicide Solution’, and ‘Over the Mountain’. Very hard to pick just one!
Jason Scott- (fan)
I first discovered Randy when me and my brother Jeremy, the first Ozzy and Black Sabbath fan in the family, played ‘Diary of a Madman’ for me, and asked me if I could play the intro. This was the first experience. My second Randy involvement was when I bought Ozzy’s Randy Rhoads Tribute album. I loved what I heard. I liked Randy’s guitar tone better on the studio albums, but nothing could touch the enthusiasm and drive like Tribute. He loved playing and you can tell by just listening. His love is what inspires me to keep pushing to make myself a better player.
There is no doubt in my mind that Randy inspired many of today’s best players such as Dimebag Darrell from Pantera, and Joe Holmes from Ozzy Osbourne’s band. Many people heard him and what could be done, so they tried to build on that. Zakk Wylde even loved Randy’s playing. There are so many people who site him as an influence, professional and amateurs, and there will be many more to come whether they become known or not. Randy has made me want to learn more about my instrument, and about different kinds of music that the guitar can be used for such as classical. Before Randy, I never really had an interest in classical guitar, but now that I hear what he did and what could be done, I want to learn more about it and other forms of guitar based music, and ultimately become the best player that I can be. Randy has inspired me to push my limits and try harder and harder to get better and better.
His emotion is a big factor in Randy’s inspiring people so many years after his death. He loved playing and he was a great player and wrote some great songs. The flow of the songs, and of his playing, just catches people’s ears and they just have to listen. The way that his songs fit so well together. His leads fit so well into the songs. The way that everything just comes together. People like what they hear and it sticks with them.
Randy’s most memorable accomplishment is first and foremost when he met Ozzy! That was a great accomplishment. If he had never met Ozzy, he may not have ever been known. Then, we wouldn’t be doing this would we? Second, is his great playing and writing on the Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman albums. These were milestones in metal and hard rock. They often say that Van Halen and Randy brought hard rock back, but no. Randy did it with Ozzy. I like Van Halen, but a lot of their songs are just silly sounding. Randy and Ozzy’s songs have meaning, both musically and lyrically. Randy was no mere three chord player. He played the best music he knew how, and complimented Ozzy’s lyrics along with giving them a good foundation, all the while having songs that could be made into instrumental pieces. All in all, Randy’s most memorable accomplishment is inspiring people, like me and other guitar players, to learn from him and also to introduce him to other people and educate them on what can be done.
My top songs would have to be ‘Crazy Train’, ‘Mr. Crowley’, ‘Little Dolls’, and ‘Diary of a Madman’. I love those the most. ‘Crazy Train’ for the feel of motion, like a train. ‘Mr. Crowley’ for the wonderful solos, all improvised! ‘Little Dolls’ for the feel and the sound of the guitar. ‘Diary of a Madman’ for the darkness and the classical guitar moments of the song. I love all of Randy’s songs!
Devin Richardson- (Fan)
I first heard Randy Rhoads at my friends house. He got me into Ozzy Osbourne with the album Blizzard of Ozz! I then became an Ozzy fanatic and have learned about his history. I thank my friend for this.
I feel that Randy impacted the music scene due to his writing skills and great solos. With songs like ‘Crazy Train’ and ‘Mr. Crowley’ and the live flair that he impacted the media with. He has inspired me to learn classical guitar and to play clean and just have fun! He inspired me to start a band and study a variety of musical styles. I think that his most memorable accomplishments are the Blizzard of Ozz album that he did with Ozzy and also his work with Quiet Riot. My favorite song is ‘Crazy Train’ off the Tribute album.
Jeremy Popoff- (LIT)
The first time that I heard Randy Rhoads was probably when most people heard him, on the Blizzard of Ozz album. It was around 1981, so I guess that I was about 10 years old. Actually, this older guy down the street from me had this killer red Les Paul. I remember him playing the solo from ‘I Don’t Know’, note for note, and it was blaring through the house. I was already an Ozzy fan, but that is what turned me on to Randy Rhoads and that was probably one of the main reasons that I wanted to start playing the guitar.
The song that comes to mind as being a favorite is ‘Mr. Crowley’. His solos in that song still give me the chills. I know that it is not really a sad song or anything, but there is a lot of killer weepy stuff going on in it, which I dig!
Jim Wills- (Fan)
I first found Randy in the summer of 1981. The Blizzard of Ozz came through Columbus, Georgia around October or November of that year. At the time I was 17 and engrossed with only Kiss and was not familiar with Ozzy at all. However, a good friend was and went to that show. I will never forget the next day at school. He came running off of the bis screaming, ”Oh my god! Oh my god!”. That is how I first heard of Randy Rhoads.
What I always felt was that Randy had a greater impact on the individual lives of people and fellow musicians which lead to an impact on the entire music scene. Eddie Van Halen was king at that time, but after one either simply saw or heard Randy it became, ”Eddie who?”. He was mesmerizing! Randy was so powerful just to hear, but when you actually saw the person behind this heavenly sound that could rip the heart out of your chest, that is when it hit you! All of this is what I feel his biggest impact was. He made playing heavy metal an art. A true meaningful art form. Having a guitar and long hair was no longer good enough.
Randy caused me to become a born again musician. Randy made me put down my guitar and actually take a look at myself as a person and a musician. Randy made me feel for the first time that it was really alright to just be myself. That was the only way for me to grow as a person and as a musician. All of this in turn made me a much more dedicated guitarist and actually somewhat obsessed with my playing. Randy taught me that there was no such thing as good enough. I am always striving to get better and better and I am never content.
Randy’s inspiration continues today due to the lack of interesting guitar players. Unfortunately, guitar playing is not a big interest to today’s youth. In fact, my whole opinion on today’s music scene is somewhat negative.
Randy’s list of accomplishments are far too many to list. We really can’t say what his accomplishments were because Randy was not finished before he was stolen from us. Perhaps his most important was how he changed the world of heavy metal. Blending classical music with blues and metal is what changed everything about it. To me, Randy’s style is the definition of heavy metal. I will never forget the first time that I heard ‘Mr. Crowley’. When I heard that blistering solo, chills ran down my spine that I can still feel to this very day. I would listen to that song over and over and still to this day it is by far my favorite song!
Patrick Conboy- (Fan)
I am fourteen years old and I first heard Randy a little less than a year ago. I was in the mall taking a look at the Tribute song book and that is where I read about Randy. I play the guitar and I play with some friends though we are not officially a band yet.
Randy’s life was like a story book. It really didn’t hit me until I heard the song ‘Mr. Crowley’. I heard the guitar solo in that song and was totally blown away! I think that it was at that point when I really got interested in Randy Rhoads. Randy’s music is very difficult to play. It is very technical and he plays everything so fast but yet smooth. I have tried to play it in a slower tempo though it is still very difficult.
I think that Randy was one of the first to introduce heavy metal to classical music. A lot of people borrowed that. There is just not a whole lot of people out there that can play like Randy. If I could compare his sound to anyone, it would be Zakk Wylde.
The first time that I heard Randy was in late 1982 in Texas. I heard ‘Over the Mountain’ on my radio alarm clock.
From the classical influences to the multi tracking of both rhythm and lead guitar parts, Randy had a huge impact on the music scene. His attitude that you can never stop learning and improving was well known and admired. A guitar design developed with Grover Jackson that it still in production due to it’s popularity is also among his legacies. Randy’s writing and playing style will certainly be a source of inspiration for years to come. His sense of melody was incredible and his solos were singable. All of the songs on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman were unique, never repeating himself in another song. Those two albums were huge accomplishments. But, the King Biscuit Flower Hour radio concert showed what Randy was capable of outside of the studio. He was constantly studying and practicing while on the road, and it showed. His fills and playing were unreal on this recording. Both Kevin DuBrow and Joe Holmes have mentioned how great Randy sounded that night and many devoted fans believe that it is Randy at his best!
Michael Staertow- (Musician)
I first discovered Randy about seventeen years ago in 1981when I was in junior high school and the Blizzard of Ozz record just came out. I remember hearing ‘Crazy Train’ and ‘Mr. Crowley’ playing on the FM radio. I was immediately taken back by the sound of Randy’s guitar. I had just began playing myself, so I was extremely impressionable at that point and quite an impression was made indeed. I was never a big Black Sabbath fan, so when Ozzy came to town I neglected to attend. But, I happened to be up late one evening when a local station, WUHF 31, aired an ‘After Hours’ music special featuring Ozzy Osbourne. Luckily enough, I popped a video tape in and the rest is history. I would go on to watch this tape religiously from that moment on, in complete awe of Randy’s playing, presence and aura he cast in front of my eyes. Randy was, what I once hoped to be myself, and much of my earlier playing years were spent emulating Randy. Quite an impact I would say!
As the world was taking on the impact felt by the coming of Eddie Van Halen’s turning point in guitar history, I thought that Randy brought many of the same elements that Edward did, only Randy represented a more disciplined school of playing in that he introduced an awareness of modal passages to the meloncoly everyday rock styles of that time. He incorporated a classical influence to a generally blues influenced area. Also, Randy’s perfect layering of his guitar tracks stamped his signature on virtually everything that he recorded. Don’t get me wrong, Eddie is amazing, but Randy was special. A gift to popular music, a true inspiration. Randy made an impact in every guitarists style. His gift through his musical contribution.
Randy inspired myself to be committed to becoming the best guitarist I could possibly be. he made me aware of the possibilities to add texture to song writing through the use of modes. Also, through layering guitars in the studio using alterations, inversions and things like that. His soloing inspired me to the possibilities of creating melodies independent of the overall song itself. Just Randy’s overall vibe in inspiring within itself.
Randy continues to inspire people today because he was extremely genuine about his art. It was Randy pouring out his heart musically which transcends all language barriers. From what I understand, Randy was a very quiet man. he spoke through music and from his soul. He touched myself in this way and I continue to incorporate this belief in my own music in hopes of making the same impact someday. The fact that he has influenced an array of guitarists and contributed to their playing continues his legacy, not to mention all of his recorded work which are among the greatest, I feel, only if we could have enjoyed more.
My favorite songs are ‘S.A.T.O.’, ”Revelation Mother Earth’, ‘Suicide Solution’, and ‘Over the Mountain’. Very hard to pick just one!
Jason Scott- (fan)
I first discovered Randy when me and my brother Jeremy, the first Ozzy and Black Sabbath fan in the family, played ‘Diary of a Madman’ for me, and asked me if I could play the intro. This was the first experience. My second Randy involvement was when I bought Ozzy’s Randy Rhoads Tribute album. I loved what I heard. I liked Randy’s guitar tone better on the studio albums, but nothing could touch the enthusiasm and drive like Tribute. He loved playing and you can tell by just listening. His love is what inspires me to keep pushing to make myself a better player.
There is no doubt in my mind that Randy inspired many of today’s best players such as Dimebag Darrell from Pantera, and Joe Holmes from Ozzy Osbourne’s band. Many people heard him and what could be done, so they tried to build on that. Zakk Wylde even loved Randy’s playing. There are so many people who site him as an influence, professional and amateurs, and there will be many more to come whether they become known or not. Randy has made me want to learn more about my instrument, and about different kinds of music that the guitar can be used for such as classical. Before Randy, I never really had an interest in classical guitar, but now that I hear what he did and what could be done, I want to learn more about it and other forms of guitar based music, and ultimately become the best player that I can be. Randy has inspired me to push my limits and try harder and harder to get better and better.
His emotion is a big factor in Randy’s inspiring people so many years after his death. He loved playing and he was a great player and wrote some great songs. The flow of the songs, and of his playing, just catches people’s ears and they just have to listen. The way that his songs fit so well together. His leads fit so well into the songs. The way that everything just comes together. People like what they hear and it sticks with them.
Randy’s most memorable accomplishment is first and foremost when he met Ozzy! That was a great accomplishment. If he had never met Ozzy, he may not have ever been known. Then, we wouldn’t be doing this would we? Second, is his great playing and writing on the Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman albums. These were milestones in metal and hard rock. They often say that Van Halen and Randy brought hard rock back, but no. Randy did it with Ozzy. I like Van Halen, but a lot of their songs are just silly sounding. Randy and Ozzy’s songs have meaning, both musically and lyrically. Randy was no mere three chord player. He played the best music he knew how, and complimented Ozzy’s lyrics along with giving them a good foundation, all the while having songs that could be made into instrumental pieces. All in all, Randy’s most memorable accomplishment is inspiring people, like me and other guitar players, to learn from him and also to introduce him to other people and educate them on what can be done.
My top songs would have to be ‘Crazy Train’, ‘Mr. Crowley’, ‘Little Dolls’, and ‘Diary of a Madman’. I love those the most. ‘Crazy Train’ for the feel of motion, like a train. ‘Mr. Crowley’ for the wonderful solos, all improvised! ‘Little Dolls’ for the feel and the sound of the guitar. ‘Diary of a Madman’ for the darkness and the classical guitar moments of the song. I love all of Randy’s songs!
Devin Richardson- (Fan)
I first heard Randy Rhoads at my friends house. He got me into Ozzy Osbourne with the album Blizzard of Ozz! I then became an Ozzy fanatic and have learned about his history. I thank my friend for this.
I feel that Randy impacted the music scene due to his writing skills and great solos. With songs like ‘Crazy Train’ and ‘Mr. Crowley’ and the live flair that he impacted the media with. He has inspired me to learn classical guitar and to play clean and just have fun! He inspired me to start a band and study a variety of musical styles. I think that his most memorable accomplishments are the Blizzard of Ozz album that he did with Ozzy and also his work with Quiet Riot. My favorite song is ‘Crazy Train’ off the Tribute album.
Jeremy Popoff- (LIT)
The first time that I heard Randy Rhoads was probably when most people heard him, on the Blizzard of Ozz album. It was around 1981, so I guess that I was about 10 years old. Actually, this older guy down the street from me had this killer red Les Paul. I remember him playing the solo from ‘I Don’t Know’, note for note, and it was blaring through the house. I was already an Ozzy fan, but that is what turned me on to Randy Rhoads and that was probably one of the main reasons that I wanted to start playing the guitar.
The song that comes to mind as being a favorite is ‘Mr. Crowley’. His solos in that song still give me the chills. I know that it is not really a sad song or anything, but there is a lot of killer weepy stuff going on in it, which I dig!
Jim Wills- (Fan)
I first found Randy in the summer of 1981. The Blizzard of Ozz came through Columbus, Georgia around October or November of that year. At the time I was 17 and engrossed with only Kiss and was not familiar with Ozzy at all. However, a good friend was and went to that show. I will never forget the next day at school. He came running off of the bis screaming, ”Oh my god! Oh my god!”. That is how I first heard of Randy Rhoads.
What I always felt was that Randy had a greater impact on the individual lives of people and fellow musicians which lead to an impact on the entire music scene. Eddie Van Halen was king at that time, but after one either simply saw or heard Randy it became, ”Eddie who?”. He was mesmerizing! Randy was so powerful just to hear, but when you actually saw the person behind this heavenly sound that could rip the heart out of your chest, that is when it hit you! All of this is what I feel his biggest impact was. He made playing heavy metal an art. A true meaningful art form. Having a guitar and long hair was no longer good enough.
Randy caused me to become a born again musician. Randy made me put down my guitar and actually take a look at myself as a person and a musician. Randy made me feel for the first time that it was really alright to just be myself. That was the only way for me to grow as a person and as a musician. All of this in turn made me a much more dedicated guitarist and actually somewhat obsessed with my playing. Randy taught me that there was no such thing as good enough. I am always striving to get better and better and I am never content.
Randy’s inspiration continues today due to the lack of interesting guitar players. Unfortunately, guitar playing is not a big interest to today’s youth. In fact, my whole opinion on today’s music scene is somewhat negative.
Randy’s list of accomplishments are far too many to list. We really can’t say what his accomplishments were because Randy was not finished before he was stolen from us. Perhaps his most important was how he changed the world of heavy metal. Blending classical music with blues and metal is what changed everything about it. To me, Randy’s style is the definition of heavy metal. I will never forget the first time that I heard ‘Mr. Crowley’. When I heard that blistering solo, chills ran down my spine that I can still feel to this very day. I would listen to that song over and over and still to this day it is by far my favorite song!
Patrick Conboy- (Fan)
I am fourteen years old and I first heard Randy a little less than a year ago. I was in the mall taking a look at the Tribute song book and that is where I read about Randy. I play the guitar and I play with some friends though we are not officially a band yet.
Randy’s life was like a story book. It really didn’t hit me until I heard the song ‘Mr. Crowley’. I heard the guitar solo in that song and was totally blown away! I think that it was at that point when I really got interested in Randy Rhoads. Randy’s music is very difficult to play. It is very technical and he plays everything so fast but yet smooth. I have tried to play it in a slower tempo though it is still very difficult.
I think that Randy was one of the first to introduce heavy metal to classical music. A lot of people borrowed that. There is just not a whole lot of people out there that can play like Randy. If I could compare his sound to anyone, it would be Zakk Wylde.