Randy Rhoads
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Chris Impellitteri reveals his 1988 invitation to become Ozzy's guitarist
By Phil Weller published
When Jake E. Lee left the band, Impellitteri was at the height of his powers as a virtuoso speed-metal guitarist
Jake E. Lee clarifies the events leading up to his shooting and gives a health update
By Phil Weller published
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"
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
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
With one rehearsal, the guitarist shattered fears that he was too young and inexperienced to be Ozzy's guitar star
MXR’s Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal is finally here – bringing a slice of his legendary “chip pan” pedalboard to market
By Phil Weller published
The late guitarist’s MXR distortion pedal was a key part of his sound, and after years of “painstaking” research, MXR has completed its recreation of the pedal
“A lot of guitarists don’t consider themselves part of the rhythm section. I could always count on Randy to come up with great rhythm guitar parts”: Rudy Sarzo on the magic of Randy Rhoads' rhythm work, and the tonal quirks that set him apart
By Matt Blackett published
Rhoads' former bandmate details how the late guitar legend's rig changed over time, and what about his playing often gets overlooked
"It will be worth the wait": The design of MXR's still-in-development Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal has been revealed
By Jackson Maxwell published
Outfitted in a black-and-white polka dot finish – based on that found on Rhoads' iconic Karl Sandoval Flying V – the pedal was molded in part by MXR's extensive dissection of the guitarist's famous “chip pan” pedalboard
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