Randy Rhoads 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 Randy Rhoads Have You Exhausted the Possibilities of Open Chords and Barre Chords? Here’s How to Make Your Progressions Sound More Interesting By Patrick Brennan published 21 March 23 Learn the art of ‘voice leading’ with examples inspired by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and more The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century By Guitar Player Staff published 28 December 22 From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo 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 Listen to Stephen Dale Petit’s ‘2020 Visions’ – One of the Most Exciting Guitar Records We’ve Heard This Year By Joe Bosso published 22 September 22 This fascinating interview tells the story of a career that has seen the U.S. expat cross paths with everyone from Randy Rhoads to Albert King to Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor 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. “We Just Thought We Might as Well Make Another Record Because We Sure Weren’t Going to be Doing Any Shows”: Zakk Wylde Talks Black Label Society's Lockdown Album By Mark McStea published 14 January 22 The master shredder emerges with a new long-player that laces ballads with twin-guitar rockers. Randy Rhoads Posthumously Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Musical Excellence Award By Jackson Maxwell published 1 November 21 Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett, and Zakk Wylde paid tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, who was killed in a plane crash in 1982, at the age of 25. Randy Rhoads: The Magical Techniques of the Wizard of Ozz By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21 Explore the main techniques behind Randy Rhoads' outstanding, unforgettable guitar playing. Stolen Guitar Gear Belonging To Randy Rhoads Has Been Recovered By Sam Roche published 21 May 21 The 1963 Harmony Rocket – Rhoads' first-ever guitar – and rare prototype signature Marshall head had been missing since 2019. Watch Randy Rhoads Perform with Quiet Riot in 1979 By Christopher Scapelliti published 30 April 21 This show – which you can watch an hour of here – marked the first time Rhoads ever used his now-legendary custom black-and-white polka-dot Flying V. 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 ARTICLES1Sammy Hagar says Joe Satriani was “not a perfect match” for the Best of All Words tour, but one factor set him apart2Warren Haynes explains the two things every guitarist should do to stop sounding like an amateur3Who is Chris Herin and why are Peter Frampton, Alex Lifeson and Martin Barre on his new album?4Chris Impellitteri nearly gave up when tragedies took his family. Guitar kept him alive5Phil Manzanera on his Roxy Music Firebird, "Love Is the Drug" 1951 Tele and other favorite guitars
Have You Exhausted the Possibilities of Open Chords and Barre Chords? Here’s How to Make Your Progressions Sound More Interesting By Patrick Brennan published 21 March 23 Learn the art of ‘voice leading’ with examples inspired by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and more
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century By Guitar Player Staff published 28 December 22 From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo
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
Listen to Stephen Dale Petit’s ‘2020 Visions’ – One of the Most Exciting Guitar Records We’ve Heard This Year By Joe Bosso published 22 September 22 This fascinating interview tells the story of a career that has seen the U.S. expat cross paths with everyone from Randy Rhoads to Albert King to Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor
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.
“We Just Thought We Might as Well Make Another Record Because We Sure Weren’t Going to be Doing Any Shows”: Zakk Wylde Talks Black Label Society's Lockdown Album By Mark McStea published 14 January 22 The master shredder emerges with a new long-player that laces ballads with twin-guitar rockers.
Randy Rhoads Posthumously Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Musical Excellence Award By Jackson Maxwell published 1 November 21 Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett, and Zakk Wylde paid tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, who was killed in a plane crash in 1982, at the age of 25.
Randy Rhoads: The Magical Techniques of the Wizard of Ozz By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21 Explore the main techniques behind Randy Rhoads' outstanding, unforgettable guitar playing.
Stolen Guitar Gear Belonging To Randy Rhoads Has Been Recovered By Sam Roche published 21 May 21 The 1963 Harmony Rocket – Rhoads' first-ever guitar – and rare prototype signature Marshall head had been missing since 2019.
Watch Randy Rhoads Perform with Quiet Riot in 1979 By Christopher Scapelliti published 30 April 21 This show – which you can watch an hour of here – marked the first time Rhoads ever used his now-legendary custom black-and-white polka-dot Flying V.
