Jackson Making 60 Rhoads Replica ‘Concordes’

Posted by admin in Monday, January 25th 2010

One of the biggest things to come out of the recent NAMM show – that strangely got little media attention – was Jackson Guitars’ (owned by Fender) announcement that it is making 60 exact (including relic’d) replicas of Randy Rhoads’ white Jackson.

Ozzy’s Opinions of His Guitarists

Posted by admin in Friday, January 22nd 2010

Topics: Brad Gillis, Jake E. Lee, Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde

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Guitar fans owe a debt of thanks to Ozzy (or really Sharon, for saving him). Musically, I mean. The reality TV thing…not so much.
Not only does Ozzy pick incredible guit-slingers for his bands – pretty amazing since he claims not to know much about the guitar – he also gives them the freedom to be [...]

Semi-Lost Interview: Rhoads on His Gear

Posted by admin in Tuesday, October 27th 2009

Topics: Altec Lansing, Boss/Roland, Dunlop/Cry Baby, Edward Van Halen, MXR, Marshall, Randy Rhoads

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I’ve been a Randy Rhoads fan ever since I heard the Blizzard of Ozz album. Many people can say the same thing.
I’ve read all the guitar magazine interviews (Guitar Player only?) with Randy, and while I can’t quote from them verbatim, I know the gist of his gear details. It also seems to me that [...]

Sarzo’s Idea Cool, But…

Posted by admin in Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

Topics: Randy Rhoads

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Recently Rudy Sarzo, bassist of ’80s Quiet Riot and Ozzy/Randy Rhoads fame, announced a new contest. In it, participants can write a song on their own, with Rudy then picking a winner and doing the bass lines, or write a song using pre-recorded Rudy bass lines.
It’s a cool idea, with prizes from Jackson, Ampeg, Peavey, [...]