"I just tuned up and did some riffs, and he said, 'You've got the gig' "
Episode #005: RANDY RHOADS
Song: CRAZY TRAIN
One of the most amazing guitarists with a high octane 'brown tone' sound. He died way before his time at the age of only 26 from a plane stunt accident gone bad. Hard to imagine what could have come from this master had he avoided getting on that plane. It has to be one of the most Rock 'N' Roll events in music history - a prodigy cut down in his prime, mid-tour, through mis-adventure via a plane stunt involving the tour bus and no fault of his own.
Crazy, but that's how it goes...
Randall William Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. A devoted student of classical guitar, Rhoads combined his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. He died in a plane accident while on tour with Osbourne in Florida in 1982. Despite his short career, Rhoads, who was a major influence on neoclassical metal, is cited as an influence by many guitarists and is included in several "Greatest Guitarist" lists. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Rhoads
Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads - Live on 'After Hours TV'
(Source: Youtube/After Hours TV Show)
How Randy Rhoads Died
(Source: Youtube/VH1)
Ozzy Talks About Randy Rhoads And Hears Unheard Crazy Train Master Tape
(Source: Youtube/History Channel)
Music Monday Playlist:
Episode #001: DAVID BOWIE - Evolution of 'SPACE ODDITY'
Episode #002: JASCHA HEIFETZ - Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major
Episode #003: KYU SAKAMOTO - Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou)
Episode #004: DEATH - Politicians In My Eyes