British guitarist analyses Randy Rhoads own CLASSICAL brand of Heavy Metal! 

You don't analyze Randy Rhoads. You just witness greatness.

Nothing compares to Randy, even now in 2022. RIP Randy, miss your playing….still.

It would suck being a guitar teacher and Randy Rhodes shows up for a lesson.

Hello Fil. I enjoyed your commentary on this. I would just like to say that I was a cameraman on this studio shoot at WUHF for the After Hours show (you can see me on hand held camera behind the drum kit in a couple shots) and all the guys were really great. Ozzy in particular was just a very nice gentleman. I remember him being very quiet. Of course we didn't know at the time that we were recording some of the only existing footage of Randy. Such a talent- gone too soon

Randy was a tiny little dude that became 7 feet tall as soon as he strapped on a guitar. Truly amazing.

This man is an absolute legend if not for his unfortunate passing i guarantee he would have become the greatest guitarist in all of history

Randy had millions of fans but none bigger than Ozzy

How great would Rhandy be today if he were still alive. Probably the best Metal / Rock guitar player ever, bar none.

That story of Randy seeking out guitar teachers in any town they went is the earliest memory I have of him. It just highlights his humility. Awesome!

Randy was on another level. Saw him live before he died. He was just simply amazing

Mr. Crowley is Randy’s masterpiece solo, IMHO. I never get tired of listening to him 🤘😎🤟

Randy is my favorite guitarist of all time.

There are very few guitarist that actually make me shed a tear while listening. Randy is one of those players. Even when I was 11, back in 1981...I remember actually getting emotional when I heard him play. At that time I didn't know much about him, but I knew how it made me feel. It still amazes me to this day. Great video...I really enjoyed it. :)

Randy was such a humble and shy person. Never bragged about his playing. We were all going nuts and he's like, oh I have to do this or that better. I also love that he never hid his playing on stage. As a teacher it's like he was giving lessons from the stage. A great loss when he died.

Randy Rhoads will always be one of the Best Guitar players ever, I seen him 5 times and blew me away everytime. RIP

Randy was the best. He was just a kid

Randy's just one of those guys that give me chills whenever I hear his playing- Such a dynamic guitarist!

I like how Randy's solid knowledge of music theory really showed in his riffs and solos. Like in this song in particular, how he plays off the concept that every major key has a relative minor. He effortlessly weaves back and forth between A major and F sharp minor and has such a melodic flow and smoothness about it all. It's a testament to how dedicated he was to his chosen craft.

One of the saddest "what might have been" losses in rock and roll. RIP Randy.

1:17 thanks, cameraman. You always manage to AVOID FILMING THE LICKS WE NEED TO SEE!!!! Randy would have made more great music and prob left Oz for greener pastures pretty quickly, I'd bet. He was young. Once he did 3 albums.. he'd prob join some other famous singer's band or start a new one. Anyway... always great to see these old vids of him. 2:20 MAN! You are in cahoots with the cameramen! I KNEW IT! Kevin DeBrow said in an interview that Randy was not "classically trained" and that he just became interested in it and taught himself. You can find that interview on YT here and Kevin is sitting in the middle facing the camera (us) and interview guys to the left and right of him.

EVH made me want to play the guitar....Randy made me want to fall in love with learning how to. He was just beautiful. Great analysis Fil👍👍👍🎁

I think the first two Ozzy solo albums were just masterpieces, much of it due to Randy.

One more comment.. It’s an incredible solo ,but that camera 🎥 man or woman should’ve jumped to Randy when that lead started.. 😮😢✊🏼

If I remember correctly these are not the original drummer or bassist from blizzard.But Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake were the original....Rudy and Tommy are copying their work because Sharron showed up with a contract that drove half the band away.

Randy Rhoads died in the plane crash the day before my birthday in 1982. I already knew who he was, along with Ozzy. I grew up in Metro Detroit, and my Uncle Mike played in a garage band with some of his buddies, and they played Rock. By the late 70's they had me turned onto Black Sabbath, Hendrix, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who, The Stones, and others. Ozzy was, and still is my favorite, and Randy Rhoads in 1981-82 was my favorite guitar player. Since then I have seen Ozzy reunite with Black Sabbath in concert, I have seen Dio with Black Sabbath in concert, and have seen Ozzy solo in concert a number of times. My favorite Ozzy moment in concert was at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, March 28th 1992. The band played songs from the Randy Rhoads days and also songs from the "No More Tears" album they were supporting. The show was OFF THE RAILS, AMAZING! and at the end of the show, Ozzy invited the crowd up on stage...CRAZY! So me and my buddies crashed our way to the stage and made it up there with Ozzy and the band...IT WAS MAYHEM! I actually got to put my arm around Zakk Wylde for a second while he was playing. It was Awesome! but I wish it was Randy. R.I.P. Randy Rhoads, your guitar and music artistry and influence will last the test of time! thanks for the video again...I'll watch more.

Randy always had improvisation fill runs in between Rhythm sections. Those improvisation fills added color and variations to the song actually enhancing the song and taking the listener to unexpected melodic passages

Randy slays on guitar while Ozzy murders vocal. Pretty sure Randy was half wizard.

Awesome breakdown Fil.. There are plenty of people out here *trying to do what you do... All respect ✊🏼 to them, but no one does it like Wngs of Pegasus 🎸🤘🏼

Feel so lucky that I saw Ozzy’s first solo tour. This young guitarist came out of nowhere and just blew everyone away!

Randy was a monster on guitar. He was a legend of legends.

I commented earlier on the other Randy reaction vid. Randy literally becomes 3 guitarists in the way that he goes in and out of rhythms ,fills,etc… He is still King for a Reason. Randys "bag of tricks" was near endless. Randys works are very much like songs within songs within songs. Its easy too understand why Ozzy is in Heaven in many vid shots. The band is completely one precise unit.

Saw him with Ozzy in 1982. Unbelievably great.

RANDY >> he played "happy", so did - does Eddie V, they would exclude joyful happiness in true love with playing and it is so dammed infectious to the audience....cheers

One of my top 3 favorite guitarists of all time. Right up there with Steve Vai and Marty Friedman. Everything Randy played was perfect in melodic sense and technique.

It's not only listening to such an amazing musician. It's also about reading all the beautiful words of those many describing his technique and style. It makes you feel that the world is better than you usually think and that there is a future for mankind, after all.

Could you imagine if Randy was alive today? He would've done things on the guitar we couldn't even dream of. He would of had his own guitar probably better then Les Paul.

I can't believe someone stole Randy's items from his mother's music school, Musonia School of Music, and threw them in a dumpster! What an outrage! Hope the criminal (s) are caught and given the proper punishment!

For those of you who didn't know. Bob Daisleys web page has sounds snippets of unreleased studio from the Blizzard sessions.Some very cool stuff.Yes its randy......

I remember the first time I heard "Blizzard of Ozz". It was as jaw dropping as when the first time I heard Van Halen. All I could think was "who is that guitar player". His playing brought a new realm to metal. Those first 2 Ozzy albums remain my top favorite albums of all time. Great post Phil !

You nailed it bro. Randy has always been my favorite guitarist. His attack, fluidity with rhythm and lead, his passion, originality and technicality are unequivocally the greatest of any performer. I credit him with inventing neo-classical shred metal. Even though he was so much more. Great video \m/

I saw randy on the Blizzard tour in Wisconsin. Superb is an understatement. He must have been a good guy. He is right. Everybody knows something another does not. Neil Peart was the same. A sign of true character.

What a great performance by all in this footage! Randy Rhoads left this earth all to soon! Great analysis thanks Fil,

🤘🤘🤘 great video🤘🤘🤘 bless randy really great 🎸🎼🎛 bless ozzy really great 🎙🎼🎛 bless sarzo really great 🎸🎼🎛 bless tommy great 🎼🎼🎛

Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan... all gone way too soon. :(

Had the pleasure of meeting Randy's father .He sat with me in my dressing room while i warmed up before my show!! He was the MC that night.As he listened to me play Arpeggios -he started to open up about how much he enjoyed my playing but also how he missed his son.He said it was painful when they had to sell the house he grew up in.He had to clean out the bedroom with the baseball bats and skateboards etc. He was a very kind and misses his son.Was very sad but a pleasure to spend time with Randy's Dad as well.

Saw Randy in '82 on the Blizzard of Oz tour, Saw Ozzy with Jake E Lee the next year with Vandenberg opening up, and haven't had any desire to see Ozzy in 36 years. The first two records are the only ones that matter.

And that was the night Ozzy started going through puberty... And holy crap I hate videos where "Guitar solo time...LET'S FOCUS ON THE BASSIST!!!"

Incredible that Randy would talk to other guitar teachers while on tour. That just shows how he was in constant pursuit of the evolution of his playing.

Randy Rhoads is so good, his playing so pure, my eyes well when I hear him. Only guitarist who's ever done that.

Kudos to Phil for not looking at all frustrated when the camera doesn't pan to Randy until after he's been soloing for over ten seconds ;)

Ozzy really loved Randy...every time I hear Ozzy speak of Randy, I can hear his emotion. It shows here in spades. Randy’s playing is so iconic. Great pick and review, Fil!

Randy was such a tiny human. Look at how HUGE that Les Paul looks on him. HE was a master and will be adored forever.

Just watching Randy play is mesmerizing. He didn't even look at the neck/fretboard. His fingers just automatically glided to where they were supposed to go. I've been a Randy freak for many years and I think he would have come back to playing rock even if he left Ozzy. I could see him putting together a group of his own and doing projects of various kinds of music. And I have to say this, even though Randy died way too young and he had so much more to give us, I don't think Jake E. Lee gets enough credit for replacing Randy and playing some great guitar of his own to keep Ozzy's musical career going. Jake was his own man and was different than Randy, but his playing was very impressive and kept Ozzy relevant when Ozzy could have hung it up and never played again after Randy died. Jake's playing on the first Badlands album is some of the best playing I've ever heard. He didn't have Randy's charisma, but the music was right there with Randy's, and Ozzy should be grateful that Jake helped him to make that transition after Randy.

Out of all the proto-metal chops guitarists, Randy is my favorite. His harmonic choices just speak to me. The way he weaves in and out of standard blues guitar stuff and classical lines.. it’s just incredibly inventive for the time. And like all the greats, it’s emotive. Some chops guitarists it starts to sound like typing fast instead of music. But not his solos, always sounds like he’s fighting for every inch of that guitar and winning. Sad we didn’t get to hear more from him 💙

One of my favorite guitarists ever. Very lucky to have seen him with Ozzy in early 1982.

his fills remind me of a " train " a great player with tons of style, his own personality and skill..he was definitely a bridge of the old players from the 60s and 70s into what was to come in the 1980s

I agree about pinched harmonics - I hate when Zakk Wylde overdoes it, especially on Black Sabbath/Randy-era Ozzy songs.

ANYTHING to do with Randy & I'm here! Tremendous analysis Fil and for those who haven't caught your first Randy Rhoads music video check it out as I was able to get Bassist Rudy Sarzo"s answer to Fil question to the music video which was the "other" song and music video they shot live in this Rochester, N.Y. Tv studio in '81. #RockOn EDIT - Love your work Fil!!!

You got Randy right on. He did what a lot of young classical musicians did at that time which was jumping on the Rock boat, which I’m sure helped so many guitar players. But Randy was so enjoyable to listen to, could you picture with his knowledge of music what he would be like today. There was a tribute to Ozzy the band played Crazy Train. It took 3 guitar players to do what 1 Randy Roads did.

As humble as he was talented. He was a student willing to always learn more ... but a master guitarist to his fans and peers. Still gives me chills listening to his playing.

A few years back Ozzy and Jack had A show that was a history type thing. They went to the big music vault in the mountains here in the states and they had an original recording with Randy playing and he got really emotional. I would hope that was true feelings not Hollywood BS.

RR getting absolutely everything he can out of that Les Paul. Most impressive thing with him is that he's a single guitar player.. Kinda like Jimmy Page, he fills that space well and makes the band sound bigger than it is.

Man I remember when this footage appeared in youtube 5 or 6 years ago. With so little footage of Randy, this was like a unbelievable revelation, and the production on the video isn't awful. I think there are 4 songs.

Thanks Randy… your music and your abilities still mesmerize me. I’m 62 and just learning to play. Please guide my fingers from Heaven… RIP

And here's the reason they should make a Les Paul Precision.

God I’m old now but I’ve seen some good concerts good music

One of my favorite songs is Mother Earth revelation I think it was called

I was not a big Ozzie fan so did not really pay any attention to Randy's guitar playing. He is fantastic, I always liked Jimmy Page and Van Halen but now I will add Randy to my list of best guitar players in the World. 🇨🇦🍁🇬🇧

What I love so much about Randy and EVH are the incredible mix of techniques and their distinctive sound. Absolutely love them both.....

Randy will always be my most influential player. I learned so much from playing his work. A truly, truly gifted player.

You have GOTTA do the song DIARY OF A MADMAN! IMo it is his masterpiece, and criminally underrated. The amount of guitar work going on is amazing! The classical guitar work with the very subtle variations, the building of the song, the feel, building to the amazing solo, still brings shivers after all these years. I had my tickets in hand for that tour, which was my first big show, and he passed a month before.

In a time when metal guitar seemed soulless or ego driven, in came Randy, humble soulful and brilliant

Great video. Randy was unreal his brother said he never should have been on that plane because Randy didn't like to fly and the only reason why he was on that plane was because he enjoyed photography and wanted pictures of the tour bus from an aerial view more than likely...sad

For me the difference Randy had from the other early Godly eighties guitar players (except Prince and Eddie van Halen) is that he was so bold (I have never been a Yngve Malmstein fan, the man is a guitar god, but he seem so unattached to his chosen craft). And I do believe that his classical background dared him to be bold. The man knew his way around a guitar. So sad he was taken away from us so early. He had perhaps 50 years more of music to give to the world.

GREAT VIDEO THANKYOU..RANDY RHOADS THEE GREATEST GUITARIST EVER!!!!

Great discussion and comments. Randy doesn't quite get the accolades he deserves next to the true pioneers like EVH and Hendrix. Probably due to the limited production because of his tragically short life. For my money, he was on par with those guys when it comes to delivering a groundbreaking, genre-influencing sound and style to the electric rock guitar. When you dropped the needle on those first Ozzy solo records, it was truly something that blew you away! A fresh, explosive sound and style that made you say 'WOW'! The only things close to having the impactful, game-changing guitar sound of the Ozzy/Randy debut were probably SRV's Texas Flood and Satriani's Surfing With The Alien. Nothing has come close since then....at least not for me.

I love watching this whole set. Ozzy and the whole band are having a great time and you can see how Ozzy was blown away and to a point excited to have Randy by his side. What a tragic loss and will be forever missed.

I am born the same day as Randy 12/06 and my moms name is also Dolores. I met him at the Riverside theatre during the Blizzard of Oz tour. We had a long wonderful conversation before the gig became instant friends and shared our deep love of classical music...Elvis Presley and Gary Moore....RIP Randy...very insightful Fast flinging fingers Fil...

OH how i wanna slap the Camera person lol.....Put the drink down and pan that thing !! Randy really was pushing a style of playing...i can't even imagine what he would have done if he hadn't stepped on that plane...*sigh* But what a line up...sheesh, Ozzy, Randy...imo one of the greats on the skins Tommy Aldridge, the beast Rudy Sarzo....kind of a bucket list band to see !! SO...Phil...you have covered Randy, Jake E Lee, Zakk....and all that's missing is the man who taught them all, and invented 99% of Heavy Metal Riffs...yes the 3 fingered GOD...Mr Tony Iommi!!....*Cough*...;) lol

Growing up in Michigan I used to see Cooper and Nugent all the time. Cooper had 2 guitarists and they were perfect match to each other. This would have been at the time of the Love It to Death album. Seen Nugent when the Journey to the Center of the Mind album came out. He was the equal as a kid to 99% of the guitarists on the radio. Never got to see Rhoads though and thats sad

I remember when Ozzy's RR Tribute album was released and the first time I heard it. My jaw hit the floor. I was just like,......WOW. I have heard a lot of other great guitarist (Eddie, SRV, Moore, etc) but none I could say were better than Randy. Is he in your top 5 Phil?

People have said that Randy always planned on quitting rock guitar to concentrate on classical playing. I also heard that in each city they toured in Randy would book a lesson with a local guitar teacher. He just had an insatiable lust for learning.

Randy Rhoads paired with Ozzy in the early 80's was Pure Musical Magic! Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman are two of the best Hard Rock/Metal albums of All-Time. I listen to them often. Thanks for the video!

If it wasn't for Randy... There would be no Ozzy In my opinion...

Ozzy's career up to just before teaming up with Randy was monumental with Sabbath but after Sabbath he was on the verge of being a washed up, drugged out has been. I believe it was the iconic and enthusiastic playing of Randy that pulled Ozzy from the ditches and helped resurrect and prolong the career of Ozzy. If it wasn't for Randy, I believe Ozzy wouldn't really be here today or at the very least, he would be someone living off of his classic 70's heavy metal reputation. Ozzy had success after Randy's tragic death but it wasn't close to what he achieved with Randy. Randy helped extend the relevancy and longevity of Ozzy's career. Yes, I am sure Sharon Osbourne had a lot to do with it too but hooking up with Randy, after his Sabbath days, was the best thing Ozzy could have done!! Long Live Randy!. AND, as usual Fil, another fantastic video!! Keep em comin!!

I always wondered how randy achieved such a great level of virtuosity on the guitar? You provided the answer to this question in a single sentence. I really do appreciate your videos. Thanks Pegasus

Randy Rhoads and EVH made many guitar players just give up.

Phil You're adorable & we love you. Please tell me which group you play guitar for, as I'd love to see you play, mate. Thanks a bunch !!

I Like Pizza 🍕🍕🍕 and Randy 🎸🎸🎸

Fil,love how you break all different styles down. Saw you on live stream the other day and you are very talented yourself!!

Thank you for giving such a great commentary about Randy’s playing abilities. Add some little known facts about his background as well. I saw him in concert with Ozzy back in the day, and he gained an avid fan. His passing was tragic, and he is missed by those that saw the talent and emotion he put into his performances. I agree he would stand out amount the best guitarists in the world today. Kudos to you, and RIP Randy.

I agree about the Genre switch and his style. I do wish Randy had used a less "raw" sounding distortion technique and I think over time (and you can hear it on Diary of a Madman) he would have. I'll tell you a secret that I found out from an old friend of mine who got to meet Randy back in late 1981. This is not something Randy told my friend, it is an observation that my friend made. You heard it here first! Everyone always attributes Randy's distortion sound to his MXR Distortion pedal, but have you noticed that no one has been able to fully emulate his sound? Randy used to push in his wah pedal and leave it in the "toe down" position for some of his rhythms. That's why he had such a "raw", high pitched distortion sound. If I run my Les Paul through my Dunlop GCB95 Cry Baby Wah pedal, into my Boss DS-1 Distortion (Keeley Mod) pedal, then through my Boss CE-5 Chorus, into my Marshall and step on my Wah pedal and leave it in the "toe down" position, my "Crazy Train" sound as much like his as can be without the overdubbed guitar tracks. So, now you know. I also use a DD-7 Analog/Digital delay pedal, and a Boss Suppressor Pedal, but Not turned on for this sound. Remember, You heard it here first.

I've only watched a couple of your videos, but our opinions seem very similar. I 've always loved how Randy could blend his awesome rythem with his kick ass leads without missing a beat. You're right. 3 man band with a ton going on. Fun stuff.

Ozzie at his happiest...and the best ensemble for Him too..what a tragic story for all involved...what We lost..and i mean a good human..classy and smart young Man..

Randy had the best tone. You could tell Ozzy was so proud to have Randy riding shotgun.

Love that strap His fingers are so tight when he plays, he’s walks his fingers through those licks like spider legs

So glad that you reviewed this vid. Awesome way you articulated Randy's technique.Yes he was unique and a trailblazer...

I watched again today after happening upon Randy Rhoad’s grave yesterday in San Bernardino, CA. What could have been?

I play guitar and learning some classical/Spanish guitar added colour to my playing. Try Memory's of the alhambra. You my not conqure it, but you'll aquire new ideas.

Let us not forget Rudy. Wow and watch Tommy here. Beyond filling in this song. But yes Randy is beyond it all. Saw him live. Never forget it.