Latest about Randy Rhoads
MXR’s Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal is finally here – bringing a slice of his legendary “chip pan” pedalboard to market
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
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
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
How Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet and "the Randy Rhoads school of soloing" helped Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde write No More Tears
Zakk Wylde talks through the making of Ozzy Osbourne’s immortal 1991 track, No More Tears
"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
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
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
Have You Exhausted the Possibilities of Open Chords and Barre Chords? Here’s How to Make Your Progressions Sound More Interesting
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
From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo
