ozzy osbourne Jake E. Lee clarifies the events leading up to his shooting and gives a health update Lee explains the timeline and verbal altercation that led to his shooting in October Wolfgang Van Halen shreds the rivalry between EVH and Randy Rhoads with a ripping version of "Crazy Train" Wolfgang honored the late guitar hero at Osbourne's latest Rock Hall induction ceremony Jim DeCola talks about modding Randy Rhaods’ polka-dot V backstage minutes before it was played live and the legacy it created He was so busy working on the guitar that he missed the support band. But he finished in time to witness an iconic rock moment Latest ozzy osbourne David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time By Guitar Player Staff published 27 October 24 Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player Ozzy bassist Bob Daisley on his first memories of Randy Rhoads and how he knew he was special By Phil Weller published 24 October 24 With one rehearsal, the guitarist shattered fears that he was too young and inexperienced to be Ozzy's guitar star Alex Van Halen talks his and Ed's secret jams with Chris Cornell, the Ozzy-fronted Van Halen album and why the David Lee Roth EVH tribute shows fell apart By Phil Weller published 17 October 24 The Van Halen drummer unveils fascinating details about three failed Van Halen projects Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee shot in Las Vegas By Guitar Player Staff published 16 October 24 The former Osbourne guitarist was shot multiple times. He is currently in the ICU and expected to make a full recovery "He Was Not Only a Great Rock and Roll Player, But in the Classics, and in Every Other Field, He Was Phenomenal": Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Fond Memories of Randy Rhoads in 1982 GP Interview By Jas Obrecht published 7 September 23 The Prince of Darkness discusses what he learned about music from Rhoads, and how the pioneering hard-rock guitarist would find a new guitar teacher in every town he played in, while Osbourne and the rest of his bandmates were "hunkered in the bar." Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About By Guitar Player Staff published 29 June 23 From Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash, here are some of the greatest rock guitar solos ever committed to record Jeff Beck’s 10 Greatest Collaborations By Mark McStea published 9 February 23 From Jon Bon Jovi and Roger Waters to Ozzy Osbourne and Kate Bush, here are some deep cuts from the electric guitar master's extensive catalog of collabs Learn the Metal Mastery of Randy Rhoads By Vinnie DeMasi published 20 December 22 Let’s commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot guitarist’s untimely passing with a deep dive into his genre-defining lead guitar style Watch Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Wow American Television Audiences with "Mr. Crowley" in 1981 By Jackson Maxwell published 12 September 22 Osbourne's hugely influential solo debut, 'Blizzard of Ozz,' was first released on this day, 1980. Lita Ford: "I Don’t Know Why Power Ballads Have Such a Bad Rap, I Think They’re Badass. And ‘Close My Eyes Forever’ is as Badass as it Gets" By Joe Bosso published 16 August 22 The glam metal guitar icon reveals how a few games of pool (and a shared bottle of wine) with Ozzy Osbourne played a role in the writing of their smash hit duet. 1 2 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“When she died, she was literally the last person I had in my life. I fell apart. I didn't care anymore.” Chris Impellitteri nearly gave up when tragedies took his family. Guitar kept him alive 2"He'd been given the guitar for his 16th birthday and obviously didn't want it. I took one look and said, ‘Thanks, I'll have it!’ " Phil Manzanera on his Roxy Music Firebird, "Love Is the Drug" 1951 Tele and other favorite guitars3“We’ve been writing new music and we want to go back out on tour together." Joe Satriani and Steve Vai announce the new SatchVai Band and Surfing With the Hydra tour4“They were yelling, 'You’ve gotta turn your guitar down, Mick! It’s leaking into our vocals.’ ” Mick Mars on how his Mötley Crüe ‘Dr. Feelgood’ tracks ended up on another great album from the 1980s 5"A fun and unique guitar that’s nevertheless a sleek beast of a performer." The Frank Brothers Sonar electric merges vintage styling with diverse tones, making it a perfect all-rounder
David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time By Guitar Player Staff published 27 October 24 Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player
Ozzy bassist Bob Daisley on his first memories of Randy Rhoads and how he knew he was special By Phil Weller published 24 October 24 With one rehearsal, the guitarist shattered fears that he was too young and inexperienced to be Ozzy's guitar star
Alex Van Halen talks his and Ed's secret jams with Chris Cornell, the Ozzy-fronted Van Halen album and why the David Lee Roth EVH tribute shows fell apart By Phil Weller published 17 October 24 The Van Halen drummer unveils fascinating details about three failed Van Halen projects
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee shot in Las Vegas By Guitar Player Staff published 16 October 24 The former Osbourne guitarist was shot multiple times. He is currently in the ICU and expected to make a full recovery
"He Was Not Only a Great Rock and Roll Player, But in the Classics, and in Every Other Field, He Was Phenomenal": Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Fond Memories of Randy Rhoads in 1982 GP Interview By Jas Obrecht published 7 September 23 The Prince of Darkness discusses what he learned about music from Rhoads, and how the pioneering hard-rock guitarist would find a new guitar teacher in every town he played in, while Osbourne and the rest of his bandmates were "hunkered in the bar."
Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About By Guitar Player Staff published 29 June 23 From Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash, here are some of the greatest rock guitar solos ever committed to record
Jeff Beck’s 10 Greatest Collaborations By Mark McStea published 9 February 23 From Jon Bon Jovi and Roger Waters to Ozzy Osbourne and Kate Bush, here are some deep cuts from the electric guitar master's extensive catalog of collabs
Learn the Metal Mastery of Randy Rhoads By Vinnie DeMasi published 20 December 22 Let’s commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot guitarist’s untimely passing with a deep dive into his genre-defining lead guitar style
Watch Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Wow American Television Audiences with "Mr. Crowley" in 1981 By Jackson Maxwell published 12 September 22 Osbourne's hugely influential solo debut, 'Blizzard of Ozz,' was first released on this day, 1980.
Lita Ford: "I Don’t Know Why Power Ballads Have Such a Bad Rap, I Think They’re Badass. And ‘Close My Eyes Forever’ is as Badass as it Gets" By Joe Bosso published 16 August 22 The glam metal guitar icon reveals how a few games of pool (and a shared bottle of wine) with Ozzy Osbourne played a role in the writing of their smash hit duet.
