Interview: Rudy Sarzo Remembers Randy Rhoads

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  • čas přidán 19. 09. 2018
  • Not only is Rudy Sarzo one of rock’s finest-ever bassists, he was a dear friend of the late, great Randy Rhoads and played with him in both Quiet Riot and with Ozzy Osbourne. So as you can imagine, his insights into what made Randy pick are pretty amazing.
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  • @jasonpanelli4446
    @jasonpanelli4446 Před 2 lety +57

    There is no greater ambassador for keeping Randy’s legacy alive than Rudy!Total class act!

    • @walman16
      @walman16 Před 10 měsíci +5

      He and Kathy Rhoads for sure!

  • @kengilmore23
    @kengilmore23 Před 2 lety +17

    Randy taught my friend how to play the guitar. Can you imagine Randy being your guitar teacher? Back in the Starwood days 77-78 he came over to my house in the SFV a few times and hung out. Was sincerely polite to my mother who later asked me, "Who was that? He is the nicest guy!" He wore his vests and bow ties which were different but somehow cool on him. His big smile was infectious. Was always happy and really celebrated life while he had it (like we all should). Thanks Rudy.

    • @degatagauwatie4073
      @degatagauwatie4073 Před měsícem

      There's a recording of one of his lessons. It was just audio, but worth listening to.

    • @Shannon-58
      @Shannon-58 Před 20 dny

      @@degatagauwatie4073
      I did hear him (on audio) teaching “over the mountain “
      To a guy. It was truly awesome to hear Randy teaching him and just being him sweet self. He was so humble kind patient just really nice and sweet. I love 💕 Randy, he was really something special and sounded like a great teacher,
      Honestly I can’t imagine getting guitar lessons from Randy. It would be incredible tho. So much talent just incredible. Gone way way to soon. I still miss him very much. I hope I get to meet him in heaven one day. 🙏🕊
      🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸

    • @Shannon-58
      @Shannon-58 Před 5 dny

      @@spazzyklutz
      Horsy hockey ? Whatever do you mean ?

  • @theartist124
    @theartist124 Před 5 lety +481

    As an ex Randy student, all of this was so nice, anything to keep his memory alive, sadly continuously missed to this day!
    Randy was the real deal, it was like sitting with a Mozart.

    • @DM-fp9kj
      @DM-fp9kj Před 5 lety +35

      Wow, you have an incredible blessing to treasure my friend, and obviously you do. I'd love to hear more about what it was like to sit with and be taught by a modern day Mozart.

    • @Evhisking
      @Evhisking Před 5 lety +22

      the artist damn bro you took lessons from randy wow thats cool

    • @DuaLeaD
      @DuaLeaD Před 5 lety +23

      Please tell us what many of the videos miss - What was he really like in person? I heard from another one of his students that he would come off of world tours and still be more concerned with how you were doing when he could have went on and on about his experiences - How humble!

    • @SilverWealth_Draper_Mint
      @SilverWealth_Draper_Mint Před 4 lety +6

      Wow Amazing

    • @wavular
      @wavular Před 4 lety +5

      Wow! you got to hang out with him! That must have been amazing! Just to be able to watch him play close up wow is all i can say! I know to you he was a person as well not just a hero but it still must have been hard not to admire that raw talent!

  • @marilynfarley3191
    @marilynfarley3191 Před 5 lety +321

    Met Rudy about 20 years ago at a rock shop. I couldn’t believe how down to earth he is. He answered all my questions about playing bass. He’s truly a great guy/ rock star.

    • @jrrcorcloudsaremine
      @jrrcorcloudsaremine Před 4 lety +10

      He’s still down to earth... like Randy was.

    • @mississippisnowplow
      @mississippisnowplow Před 4 lety +8

      He reminds me of my cousin, who is also Cuban/American.

    • @ItsJustMeAdam.
      @ItsJustMeAdam. Před 3 lety +5

      Used to hang out with Rudy, Carlos, Frankie, and Kevin when they were playing at Bleachers Pensacola Bch. They would come and hang out in the bar area before and after their set. Very down to earth guys

    • @michaeldistefano2080
      @michaeldistefano2080 Před 3 lety +3

      Hadn't he been dead for like ... 35yrs?

    • @io92zack2
      @io92zack2 Před 3 lety +1

      @@michaeldistefano2080 She mentioned Rudy not Randy. He's still pretty much alive as this interview was taken in 2018.😂

  • @easternyellowjacket276
    @easternyellowjacket276 Před 2 lety +25

    Rudy is a great guy. Randy was lucky to have him as a friend. He is honorable and genuine. And a fantastic bass player.

  • @stratman103
    @stratman103 Před 5 lety +541

    Randy is the reason I picked up the guitar 35 years ago and I still haven't put it down.

    • @nigelfarage4119
      @nigelfarage4119 Před 5 lety +13

      That must have been very awkward going through life with a guitar in your hands.

    • @bilbo7110
      @bilbo7110 Před 5 lety +5

      Hey Sean, same here, i saw the Blizzard of Ozz Tour in Long Beach, CA Summer 81, started drawing Randy's guitars and writing him and Ozzy's name all over my desks in high school (jocks were like, you freak), then started guitar lessons, bought the RR licks cassette (remember that), and still havent put down my guitars. Still vividly feel the energy of both tours....great memories !

    • @jeffbalagna9259
      @jeffbalagna9259 Před 5 lety +3

      Why would anyone stop? Only if they never started. It's just a part of us.

    • @Dorian2ification
      @Dorian2ification Před 5 lety

      Ditto.

    • @rayjr62
      @rayjr62 Před 5 lety

      lol.

  • @leonmohan1708
    @leonmohan1708 Před 4 lety +157

    My Dad worked with Ozzy from the very 1st Solo album - even the recording of these albums as he worked for Don Arden at Jet Records and then Sharon. He toured with them right up to just before the tragedy (in fact he would have been on the bus had it not been for an incident that he had to fly back to London 3 days before). He tells me story's of Randy and Rudy. In Short, Randy was really nice and sweet and practiced his guitar constantly, all day, every day. He says Rudy is the most genuine, honest, funny guy he ever met. This guy had women falling at his feet and he never cheated on his girl. What a great person.

    • @gibsonexplorer8777
      @gibsonexplorer8777 Před 3 lety +7

      Its a complete shame that the truly God gifted and I know practiced his ass off all of his short life and a truly good person passes on just not right🙁

    • @mightymadzak
      @mightymadzak Před 3 lety +10

      Thanks for the info. Rudy is my all time favorite bassist. I love it when I find out my heroes are good people.

    • @Frip36
      @Frip36 Před 3 lety +3

      "This guy had women falling at his feet and he never cheated on his girl." There's this bridge I'd like to sell you.

    • @tedk2166
      @tedk2166 Před rokem +1

      @Jeff Zakany so true and it sucks when it’s the other way around

    • @buddhistpriest1357
      @buddhistpriest1357 Před rokem +1

      Your Dad sounds like good tour manager. 🙈🙉🙊😇👼🏾

  • @superfly19751
    @superfly19751 Před 5 lety +83

    The man who knows Randy the best
    ....just happened to be a very nice guy also, Rudy Sarzo.

  • @JInfinity7
    @JInfinity7 Před rokem +12

    Its simple...I love the way Rudy's bass playing sounds, and he's a genuinely nice human being.

  • @tickedoffsheikh8587
    @tickedoffsheikh8587 Před 5 lety +12

    Rudy is a humble guy to have done this for Randy. Double thumbs up to him. RIP RR.

  • @mikedixon8830
    @mikedixon8830 Před 5 lety +243

    Love Rudy. A class act. Living legend.

  • @steevkelly
    @steevkelly Před 5 lety +459

    Rudy's book "Off the Rails" is a great diary of his life with Randy. Highly recommended. Rudy is a class act. Would love to meet him one day.

    • @monicajean37
      @monicajean37 Před 5 lety +8

      agreed! I love off the rails, i read the entire book laying in bed one night, i didn't fall asleep until after midnight! lol

    • @johnnydwadd5730
      @johnnydwadd5730 Před 5 lety +35

      Met Rudy when he was in Whitesnake on Slip of the Tongue tour in 1989..... Skipped school waited all day from 6:30 until 3 at the Radisson Hotel ..... The rest of the band jumped on the bus and headed to the venue, Rudy spent over an hour with me and talked about everything but music. Ethnic foods, horses, his time growing up in Cuba, scuba diving.... He called a cab and gave me a guitar strap that I still have it until this day

    • @rodneylee4026
      @rodneylee4026 Před 5 lety

      Yeah, it's a great book.

    • @wadeguidry6675
      @wadeguidry6675 Před 5 lety +2

      Absolutely! Great book. Rudy tells his story with so much respect to Randy!

    • @mickdonnell7077
      @mickdonnell7077 Před 5 lety +1

      Agreed..... book was awesome.

  • @salmonfire
    @salmonfire Před 5 lety +116

    R. Sarzo is such a forgotten virtuoso. I hope Sarzo makes it into the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    • @steveangello6586
      @steveangello6586 Před 4 lety +6

      He should've been in years ago

    • @thomaspick4123
      @thomaspick4123 Před 4 lety +3

      Rudy is such a nice man. Interviewer so respectful. Of course, I went and watched Mr Crowley and Crazy Train several times before and after this interview. I can imagine seeing this band live. It must have been so much fun and enjoyable to listen to.

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed Před 2 lety +4

      The Hall is a clown show of poorly managed decisions.
      Rudy us like the spokesperson of the REAL Hall of Fame…

    • @vermontmovers
      @vermontmovers Před rokem

      @@j_freed You got it right.

  • @johndef5075
    @johndef5075 Před 5 lety +41

    Im 55 and that song Diary of a Madman still gives me chills.

  • @MouthforWar78
    @MouthforWar78 Před 5 lety +138

    Nothing but mad respect for Rudy! He’s obviously a truly genuine and humble man, especially because 95% of his interviews are the interviewers wanting to talk through him about Randy. Although Rudy’s contribution to the bass and all the music he’s been involved in is undeniable, he has to be awfully centered and humble to be at peace with that dynamic.

  • @nrood3821
    @nrood3821 Před 4 lety +11

    randy should never be forgotten. he was so much a good person. treated everyone so good. and nice to people. and very few people can match how great he was on guitar.

  • @Flat5
    @Flat5 Před 4 lety +22

    Rudy is a cool cat. I met him once at a Tower Records event in LA on Sunset back in the late 80's. Jeff Beck happened to be in there shopping (I think it was right around the time he was working with Jon Bon Jovi in town somewhere for the Young Guns II soundtrack. So he would come in once in awhile looking for unusual music).
    Rudy turned to me, and asked, "Holy shit, is that Jeff Beck? Do you see famous people come in here to shop all the time? That is crazy!". And I replied, "Yes, just like how I am talking to you right now, dude. I love your work!". We both had a pretty good laugh.
    Though I should have told him at the time that the last time Jeff was there, BB King just happened to be there that night too, and Jeff asked the same thing about BB. All three of them were such cool peeps. lol

  • @klmullins65
    @klmullins65 Před 5 lety +263

    I saw Ozzy on March 18, 1982, in Knoxville, TN, with UFO opening...me and my friends were blown away by Randy...next day in school, everybody was talking about how great the concert was, and how awesome Randy Rhoads played... then when I get home from school, my grandmother, of all people, mentioned that the radio said some guy in a big group that played here the night before died in a plane... I figured she'd heard it wrong, but she remembered the name Ozzy, because of the old tv show "Ozzy and Harriet"...so I go to turn the radio on, they're playing an Ozzy song...bad sign...then the dj said Randy had gotten killed that morning...HUNDREDS of miles away from Knoxville, in Florida...they must've went straight to the bus after the gig, and drove all night...there was a sense of "did all this really just happen??" for a while after that...went straight from "Wow, what a great guitarist!" to "Wow, that great guitarist I saw last night is dead!!" in less than 24 hrs!

    • @ronnorman7862
      @ronnorman7862 Před 5 lety +8

      klmullins65 yep if you look it up ozzy was on Letterman 6 days later like nothing happened.

    • @dannygalvez9941
      @dannygalvez9941 Před 5 lety +2

      i went to that show in cc tx

    • @klmullins65
      @klmullins65 Před 5 lety +9

      @@ronnorman7862 I also saw Eric Clapton here in Knoxville, just a few days after Stevie Ray Vaughn's death... Clapton's road manager also died in the copter crash... I figured Clapton would mention the incident, but he never did... although there definitely seemed to be a "distracted" quality to the show

    • @rodneylee4026
      @rodneylee4026 Před 5 lety +11

      Ron Norman, are you kidding? He looked totally out of it.

    • @thecandyman9308
      @thecandyman9308 Před 5 lety +7

      Wow. Thanks for sharing. Love first-hand stories of rock shows from in the day.

  • @pvdguitars2951
    @pvdguitars2951 Před 4 lety +40

    If anyone still thinks that metal heads don’t have brains or have no souls, then they should watch this interview. Simply brilliant. Two living heroes remembering a hero.

  • @arnyarny77
    @arnyarny77 Před 5 lety +33

    rudy himself is a legend what a cool dude

  • @jeppy82
    @jeppy82 Před 3 lety +11

    39 years gone today and never to be forgotten. Rest in Peace Randy.

  • @baybae92
    @baybae92 Před 4 lety +3

    Rudy seems like one of the nicest and most humble people in the business. Could listen to him talk forever :)

  • @jimp.7286
    @jimp.7286 Před 5 lety +44

    You can see by reading through posts here, the admiration for Rudy. One of our favorite bass players of all time.

  • @REDKLOK_-_The_Original
    @REDKLOK_-_The_Original Před 5 lety +4

    Randy Rhoads was a learner. That's why he was as good as he was. Him asking a fan about their rig instead of talking about his, shows the best example of what is needed to be great. Be humble and learn from everyone wherever you go.

  • @cheryl6404
    @cheryl6404 Před rokem +7

    Rudy Sarzo is a such a great artist. One of the finest bassists ever. I am so pleased that Rudy will share his memories that can be put on the record for history.

  • @kingbrutusxxvi
    @kingbrutusxxvi Před 5 lety +148

    I had a chance to chat with Rudy once while I was working in a studio. He is one of those few guys that has every right to think of himself as a legend yet, somehow, is the most down-to-earth person out there. Truly a class act and so generous with his time. We talked for, probably, fifteen or twenty minutes and he never acted like he wanted to bail. I finally realized I was being a fan boy and excused myself but he was a real gentleman.

    • @funkster007
      @funkster007 Před 5 lety +14

      HAHA, that sounds exactly like my encounter with him. I met Rudy at a rock event in Vegas a few years back, and it was pretty much the same story. He really is a class act and he does dedicate his time to fans or anyone who appreciates him. Although I kinda felt like Chris Farley on SNL interviewing his idols, and eventually let him off the hook. lol

    • @ontrackstack4604
      @ontrackstack4604 Před 5 lety +9

      He's still the same. Legendary player and great person. I see a lot of similarities between Rudy and Ronnie James Dio.

  • @nicholaslewis2223
    @nicholaslewis2223 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Sweetwater, truly a great podcast. RIP Randy Rhoades
    Thanks Rudy Sarzo much Love to you.

  • @tonyeckman4822
    @tonyeckman4822 Před 5 lety +113

    Great interview. Nick Bowcott doesn't get enough credit. I love the first two Grim Reaper albums. Rudy Sarzo is a genius Bassist and criminally underrated.
    R.I.P Randy Rhoads.

    • @countvond233
      @countvond233 Před 5 lety +6

      Nick is a true friend of Randy and helps keep Randy's memory alive with his passion.

    • @robertproctor7771
      @robertproctor7771 Před 5 lety +3

      Rudy is not under rated by a long shot.

    • @davidrichter9164
      @davidrichter9164 Před 2 lety +1

      I also enjoyed the first couple of Grim Reaper albums.
      Randy vs Eddie arguments are childish and stupid.
      Both have something true to offer in the guitariverse.

  • @brandonwhitson1611
    @brandonwhitson1611 Před 4 lety +3

    Rudy is a fricking ledgend. Warrior, wasp, quiet riot, ozzy, king kobra, my god this hellish metal list could go on and on, Rudy i love ya bro. Part of the metal family forever

  • @79lpcustom
    @79lpcustom Před 2 lety +6

    Rudy is such a sweet man. I had the pleasure of meeting him in the late 80s. What a great guy. God bless him

  • @johnpaulgarrett1
    @johnpaulgarrett1 Před 2 lety +2

    That was a fantastic interview. Both of those guys were absolutely glowing...

  • @cho6140
    @cho6140 Před 3 lety +2

    Sarzo is just frickin awesome. Don't forget about HIS contributions to music as well.

  • @rebels42wynn83
    @rebels42wynn83 Před 3 lety +5

    Rudy Sarzo is one incredibly sweet, down-to- earth guy. he is just so humble and friendly. Randy was so lucky to have a true friend like this gentleman. Awesome interview.

  • @TheCjbowman
    @TheCjbowman Před 4 lety +19

    Randy Rhoads is a fantastic example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. As a guitar player, a person, a teacher, a student, a songwriter, a fan of music, and a pure talent he is truly unique. Thank you for your time in this world, Randy💕

  • @HigzyTeflon
    @HigzyTeflon Před 3 lety +6

    Rudy is such a class act... it can not be overstated. A gentle soul, much like Randy, so it's rather unsurprising that they were such great friends. Rudy is the epitome of 'true friend.'

  • @radioguy961
    @radioguy961 Před 2 lety +6

    Rudy before I die I want to tell you how much of an influence you have been on my playing. Randy made me pick up the guitar but you and Billy Sheehan made me pick up the bass. 30 years later and my daughter and I play the bass. Love you Rudy 😍

  • @antonioortiz4544
    @antonioortiz4544 Před 4 lety +20

    He is an underrated bass player. People seem to notice flashy players but a great player ... a truly GREAT player puts his ego aside and serves the song. Rudy did that.

  • @paulstreasuresearch5305
    @paulstreasuresearch5305 Před 5 lety +19

    Wow. Rudy is a class act. The man is pure. I think he is a speaker for the dead, when it comes to Randy Rhodes. And I love Rudy's point about life.

  • @swordmonkey6635
    @swordmonkey6635 Před 4 lety +5

    What a class act of a guy. Nothing but respect for Rudy Sarzo. What an articulate and down to earth man.

  • @dawnwheeler2649
    @dawnwheeler2649 Před 3 lety +6

    Still can’t get over Randy’s loss to this day!! Legend. Must be kept alive. They say you’re not dead until the last time your name is spoken 🙏

  • @kildacious9171
    @kildacious9171 Před 5 lety +13

    Rudy is a treasure. He's the epitome of the Professional Bass player.

  • @johnnykeller7648
    @johnnykeller7648 Před 5 lety +42

    What made Randy so incredible was that he was always a student....
    If he were alive today and the preeminent name attached to guitar...he'd still be taking lessons and asking other players about their rigs.
    It's a lesson we can all learn...never stop asking questions, you're never too great to learn something new.

    • @azff
      @azff Před 5 lety +4

      I think it had a lot to do with Randy being a teacher and always continuing to learn and wanting to learn.

    • @willroland9811
      @willroland9811 Před 5 lety +1

      @Laurence Pinney there's always something somewhere somebody else did that's just outside our personal box. Not to mention the aquired ability to learn from fools. It's easy to dismiss them as irrelevant, but alesrned man won't. He'll observe if only to be aware of what not to do...saves making the mistake for yourself....

  • @lisanowak9279
    @lisanowak9279 Před 2 lety +1

    Met Rudy Sarzo on his Birthday, 🎵🎉and got to give him a hug! Super Guy! Quite a dream, come true! Was too cool!
    It was in a meet and greet room, when he was playing with The Guess Who.
    Love this interview, two of my favorite players.
    Long Live Randy Rhoads 🙌🎸🎶

  • @annbaker1152
    @annbaker1152 Před 3 lety +6

    Randy was so beyond gifted he made magic when he touched a guitar he was absolutely amazing without all that technology.

  • @Pudge4400
    @Pudge4400 Před 5 lety +6

    It just doesn't get better than Rudy- consummate professional and one of the nicest, most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. Total class act!

  • @richardcarchia7037
    @richardcarchia7037 Před 5 lety +18

    Rudy you are a living legend! if I was to pick a famous person to meet you be #1 sir!!

  • @concernedoldandwisepatriot2650

    Rudy is an inspiration. Long story, but I'm in my late 60s, just bought my first bass. Played drums way back when.... (Late 60s early 70s...). Went off to the military, engineering school, later to law school and practice. I think I buried my head away, because it hurt so much giving it up. So, like Rip Van Winkle, I wake up. Randy who, Quiet what, Eddy was that the talking horse? This guy is 1st class. Like welcome back to music.
    Thanks Rudy

  • @johnmcminn9455
    @johnmcminn9455 Před 2 lety +1

    Rudy Sarzo is so right.
    Social media allows us to truly appreciate the artists as people, now , not later.
    Great job, thank you Rudy Sarzo!

  • @justinespinosa7878
    @justinespinosa7878 Před 5 lety +33

    Rudy has always been such a huge influence on me as a bass player... throw that guy into any band and he fits! Great interview!

  • @roberthopkins3401
    @roberthopkins3401 Před 3 lety +5

    And RANDY allways will be the GREATEST.GODBLESS HIS SOUL.

  • @dovthiessen
    @dovthiessen Před 2 lety +2

    I had been playing electric guitar for 3 years, as a young kid in the late 80’s. I was into metal but once I came across Ozzy and particularly RR, I became fascinated in classical guitar. I have been studying classical guitar ever since then. One of my friend’s kids was listening to old school metal when I stopped by the house the other day. I asked if he was jamming to old Ozzy yet. He wasn’t, so I showed him the RR era and not only was he hooked , I have been listening to it all over again, after many years of not really listening to it. And here I am. RR is one of my favorites of all time. And also SRV

  • @MattBrodeurMusic
    @MattBrodeurMusic Před 5 lety +47

    Rudy has daddy long legs for fingers! No wonder he's such an awesome bass player.

  • @sgt.grinch3299
    @sgt.grinch3299 Před 2 lety +4

    Your students have great taste in guitarists. Randy will always be my favorite Guitarist. Randy was a master technician with the heart of a shredder. RIP Randy. Thanks Rudy for keeping the flame alive.

  • @vinnd2163
    @vinnd2163 Před 5 lety +5

    Love Randy his solos are soooo melodic and catchy

  • @bernie4366
    @bernie4366 Před 5 lety +9

    Rudy has such an open and friendly face. I can tell without ever meeting him he's a pretty good fella.

  • @musicmavenpublishing2265
    @musicmavenpublishing2265 Před 5 lety +10

    Rudy is a really good guy. He does a lot for humanity- very conscious individual. I love how much respect he shows Randy & how much love he holds for him. 💜
    We love you Randy.

  • @hugechimp
    @hugechimp Před 2 lety +3

    Life long fan of Rudy's, like all of us, and become more impressed with every interview of his I see. Quality Human w/Legend Talent.

  • @tommybeals4460
    @tommybeals4460 Před 2 lety +3

    Great interview Nick. Rudy is obviously a class act. It’s great hearing about the early years with Rudy sharing so much insight.

  • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

    Love seeing a legend like Rudy talk about an all time great musician in Randy, generational player.

  • @brentthomas2389
    @brentthomas2389 Před 5 lety +7

    I started playing guitar in 1983 because I heard Randy. I warm up almost every day riffing through parts of Mr. Crowley and when I need some inspiration I play the solo to Goodbye to Romance and the rest of the time I'm just usually in shock listening to his brilliance. My heart hurt very heavy when he passed, he was my Idol.

  • @scottdunn2178
    @scottdunn2178 Před 4 lety +3

    I was blessed to see Randy with Ozzy June 23, 1981 in Phoenix, AZ with Motorhead opening. I was 15, and it changed my life. Randy was gone just 9 months later. I've never gotten over it.

    • @Annmarietenacious
      @Annmarietenacious Před 4 lety +1

      you are so lucky!!

    • @ejammy1906
      @ejammy1906 Před rokem

      I saw the same tour lineup in Seattle, WA at the Paramount Theater in July 1981. Lemmy got into a shouting match with several audience members. Motorhead was booed off the stage. Ozzy and the band were on fire!

    • @scottdunn2178
      @scottdunn2178 Před rokem

      @@ejammy1906 👍

  • @StealthParrot
    @StealthParrot Před 5 lety +67

    Randy is an icon but Rudy is a superb talented guitarist in his own right and a class act!

    • @williamchiusano3185
      @williamchiusano3185 Před 4 lety +2

      Saw Him With TATE in AZ at the Marquee...
      Rudy THE PHENOMENAL BASS GUITARIST of all positions TOOK THE SHOW...
      TATE introduced Rudy as the Guitar God HE IS...
      I NEVER knew Until I saw ...JAW DROPPING ...
      Technically As Fierce as YNGWIE J. MALSTEEN

    • @StealthParrot
      @StealthParrot Před 3 lety

      @Ralof Of course, yes, my bad!

  • @jacewhite9866
    @jacewhite9866 Před 4 lety +5

    I met Randy several times back in the Quiet Riot “Starwood” days ...There was clearly a buzz going on about his amazing talent... As a guitar player myself, I would pay a lot of attention to his unique style and passionate playing...The last time I ever spoke with him was at an after party from when he came back to play with Riot for a couple nights at the Starwood...I remember getting his attention as he was leaving the party and telling him that I was doing at gig at the Wood in a couple weeks and he probably wouldn’t be able to make it because he was going back to tour with Ozzy...He turned and said “ well... maybe I can make it, you never know”... I was like “thanks for being so cool at least”... Sadly enough...he had passed away the following year...I remember he was such a genuine person, every time we met... It’s such a shame that someone so gifted and kind had left us at such an early age...

  • @samboliah3691
    @samboliah3691 Před 5 lety +31

    Rudy is a truly awesome person, humble enough to mention Lee Kerslake, and Bob Daisley. I can't think of a better person to fill Bob Daisley's position, I am more of a fan of Ozzy's band line up than of Ozzy himself.

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed Před 2 lety +2

      Gracious enough, yet there’s a debt of gratitude to be associated with that Blizzard creative period & have a lifetime music career as a result. I mean he appears on the album sleeve and he didn’t even play or write the stuff… That would make any good musician almost embarrassed.

  • @paulshamblin6260
    @paulshamblin6260 Před 5 lety +46

    Class act there. I messaged him after I read his book. He messaged me back. Who else does that? Not many. I had my ticket to see them when Randy was killed. They played great. Whatever else was going on they played a great show. I can't imagine their loss. I hated it & was just a kid in highschool going to a concert. Thanks Rudy. Nice job Nick Bowcott.

  • @madkins77765
    @madkins77765 Před 5 lety +13

    I got to see Rudy live in Birmingham Alabama with Queensryche. He rocked man and they sounded awesome!

  • @alexanderkelly3496
    @alexanderkelly3496 Před 2 lety +1

    Happy birthday for tomorrow Rudy. You, sir, are an absolute Gentleman. Been a fan for decades. Excellent interview.

  • @da324
    @da324 Před 5 lety +26

    Had tickets to see Randy in Orlando, but it never came to be. I remember being at work on Friday and my buds and I were so excited to be seeing the band the next day. Then we heard the news on the radio and it turned the rest of the day and weekend to shit.

  • @juancarlosnunezf96
    @juancarlosnunezf96 Před 5 lety +6

    Rudy is s total gentleman, and an amazing musician, would be great to meet him someday.

  • @davidk.7023
    @davidk.7023 Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you Rudy Sarzo for the background. You are part of the great ones !
    Just got back from outside West Leesburg, FL. Passed by the Flying Baron Ranch.
    Always remember you guys from Hollywood Days .... Luv ya........

  • @Xx-xd3zo
    @Xx-xd3zo Před 4 lety +2

    Holy crap. Not only is the man really cool and really bright, he's got a great, great memory. He's like a historian.

  • @andrewtongue7084
    @andrewtongue7084 Před 5 lety +7

    Phenomenal (& all too short) interview with the excellent Rudy Sarzo; of course, Randy's influential style, warm personality, & superlative playing are the primary reasons (why) his legend endures. I had the privilege of seeing 'Blizzard of Oz', back in 1981 - Port Vale football ground (UK) - a concert I shall remember, always, & of course, six months later, this diminutive, yet affable genius musician would be dead. For those who have never listened to Mr Rhoads' music - be it from Quiet Riot's or Blizzard of Oz's catalogue - check them out - irrespective of the style or genre of music that you favour, in terms of listening, you will find consummate skill, impassioned playing, & absolute dedication in his art.
    Thank you, Rudy, for bringing your own take on your close friend, Randy - you are also one of the reasons I picked up the bass, so many years ago !! Thank you too, Sweetwater, for giving us this presentation :D

  • @Axess-sv8nq
    @Axess-sv8nq Před 5 lety +5

    Rudy's a good dude! Down to earth and immensely talented! It was privilege to joke around with him. He's a legend to me!

  • @HonkyTonkBuffalo
    @HonkyTonkBuffalo Před 5 lety +56

    Over 7000 views and not one dislike. I think that speaks volumes, right there. How influential is Randy? I'm a drummer and Randy was a huge influence on me. Just the impact of the music he gave and left us just transcends. I've had a poster of Randy on my wall since '84 (Still hanging on my wall right now, too). Always grateful for the music he left us. Thank you Randy.

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  Před 5 lety +3

      🤘

    • @xblackcatx1312
      @xblackcatx1312 Před 5 lety +1

      You just had to say it...

    • @MrJSpicoli
      @MrJSpicoli Před 5 lety

      @Laurence Pinney Which is exactly why there should be none of this "Likes" mentality.

    • @MrBig-fw7iy
      @MrBig-fw7iy Před 4 lety

      @@sweetwater ur a good guy sweet

  • @jamesryan5499
    @jamesryan5499 Před 4 lety +6

    Rudy God bless you very down-to-earth and very rare musician not the ego and everything that comes out from other ones to talk about your experience with Randy and what you've done love your playing

  • @BLSdarrin
    @BLSdarrin Před 5 lety +14

    Rudy is the Best ! He has played with some of the best also. Nice guy that I have been lucky to meet a couple times. I treasure his book " Off The Rails" that he signed for me years ago. If you don't have a copy , GET ONE !

  • @steveangello6586
    @steveangello6586 Před 4 lety +4

    RIP Randy, your music lives forever

  • @kadenhorton5574
    @kadenhorton5574 Před rokem

    I saw Rudy live with quiet riot in 2022 at Rocklahoma, and I’ll tell you nobody wanted to put on a better show than him!!! Completely changed my life and direction

  • @johngraham5722
    @johngraham5722 Před 3 lety +1

    Classical music was in Randy Rhoads and classical music really yes England so he was living the English culture classical music and he had the approval from Ozzy Osbourne whatever to be classical with Hard Rock and that's why I've been playing for 50 years and that's why I love Randy Rhoads over Van Halen and so on and so on and so on love this video thank you Rudy great job

  • @rondentzjr1962
    @rondentzjr1962 Před 5 lety +3

    You are not truly gone until no one speaks you name . Randy Will be eternal!!!!!

  • @image30p
    @image30p Před 5 lety +15

    Rudy you are awesome. You've always been a classy intelligent talented person. And you're one of the greatest rock bassists who has ever lived. Nick you are also cool. I used to read your column all the time. :)

  • @scorpionstingz4983
    @scorpionstingz4983 Před 5 lety +6

    This video made me feel like I was actually getting to hang out ... like I was one of the guys. God knows my heart is there.

  • @jimmiekeeling925
    @jimmiekeeling925 Před 2 lety

    I saw randy March 17 Atlanta,ga....they, randy was amazing, delivering auto parts Friday morning in Augusta, ga....I heard the news, I was stunned! Less than 48 hours after I saw him, he was gone, I was blessed to have seen one of the greatest guitar players ever...thank you DEAR GOD, THANK YOU SO MUCH.....AMEN

  • @FitPops
    @FitPops Před 5 lety +4

    So nice to hear Rudy (very likable guy) share some more insight into Randy Rhoads, the guitar-playing legend. 🎸🎶💖 Still sorely missed...RIP Randy

  • @Stevo_Drums
    @Stevo_Drums Před 5 lety +8

    Great interview. Rudy is also a legend!

  • @1900stratoliner
    @1900stratoliner Před 5 lety +2

    By the time I was introduced to Randy's and Ozzy's music in 1982, Randy had died in the plane crash. I did not know this at the time but when I found out it made me ill. Glad we have the music, amazing.

  • @spiratustreviso9885
    @spiratustreviso9885 Před 5 lety +1

    Rudy is such a wonderful man. So thoughtful in his generous nature to discuss all things Randy Rhoads.

  • @utecastronoova863
    @utecastronoova863 Před 5 lety +9

    I saw ozzy December 29 1981 at the cow palace san Francisco. My first concert. What a show. Randy was incredible and so was Rudy and tommy Aldridge.

    • @tork1208
      @tork1208 Před 5 lety

      Ute Castronoova I was at that show! It was awesome! I remember the midget fell down the stairs!

    • @RagnarokArrives
      @RagnarokArrives Před 5 lety

      I was 24, stationed at Fort Ord, and it was my first concert. I have never forgotten how Randy played that night. It was sad to hear of his death. He could've been as big as Jimi Hendrix.

  • @ontrackstack4604
    @ontrackstack4604 Před 5 lety +6

    Rudy's also a king. Great player and person. Rudy's in my top 3 of all time

  • @TheNewBDetailer
    @TheNewBDetailer Před 5 lety +7

    That was amazing! Thank you! I was of the generation that saw Randy live as well on the first Ozzie tour. I am forever grateful for having that opportunity. I still think of him and the impact he had on me.

  • @JFLABBERVILLE
    @JFLABBERVILLE Před 3 lety +1

    I have a very vivid memory of seeing him live in Winnipeg Canada. He was simply mind blowing. I'd never seen anything like it. Rudy is so right about his impact, he left his music and his memory with many hundreds of thousands of people live.

  • @user-he1pp9gh1l
    @user-he1pp9gh1l Před 5 lety +47

    Bob Daisley was the real Bass Player composer of Blizzard of Oz, and Diary of a Mad Man.

    • @robertproctor7771
      @robertproctor7771 Před 5 lety +8

      Bark at the moon also.

    • @dodibenabba1378
      @dodibenabba1378 Před 4 lety +6

      Kerslake and Daisley were better live, I saw both first tours.

    • @williamburns5233
      @williamburns5233 Před 4 lety

      Nooooo! I've been living under a rock.

    • @TH-bk5hj
      @TH-bk5hj Před 4 lety +8

      Yes they were. Sarzo had nothing to do with them. Except play what they had written. And Kerslake was a better drummer than Aldridge. Daisley and Kerslake got screwed by that evil bitch Sharon Osborne and her father

    • @stuckie3916
      @stuckie3916 Před 4 lety +1

      We’ll file that under “no shit, pretty much everybody knows that”

  • @recabitejehonadab2654
    @recabitejehonadab2654 Před 4 lety +4

    Rudy looks really good and healthy!! Glad he’s taking care of himself, thank God he didn’t die from the many pitfalls that surrounds his profession.

  • @k.t.k.k.2259
    @k.t.k.k.2259 Před 4 lety +2

    I saw the Blizzard of Oz tour here in Seattle with Motorhead opening at the Paramount Theater on Ninth Ave. and Pike St. in '81. I was absolutely spellbound and floored standing 15 feet in front of Randy Rhoades for two hours. Unforgettable.

  • @carliebeau5329
    @carliebeau5329 Před 3 lety

    I planted my ears to my boom box in 1982. I was 12. And listen to Randy 🎸 over and over and over and over. Until it was in my soul.

  • @davidmurphy1911
    @davidmurphy1911 Před 5 lety +9

    Crazy train is the reason I learned guitar I owe my guitar skills to the memory of Randy my first guitar was an entry level rhoads

  • @morningstar3188
    @morningstar3188 Před 4 lety +3

    Always been a huge Randy Rhoads fan. When I finally started putting together the guitar room I've always wanted, I had a canvas made of the black and white photo of Ozzy lifting Randy up mid guitar solo on stage. No caption, no nothing just that black and white photo says it all.

  • @williamchiusano3185
    @williamchiusano3185 Před 4 lety +2

    What a Great Man Rudy Sarzo is ..
    Professional,Personable,DEFINATELY an ICON

  • @joeyledbetter
    @joeyledbetter Před 3 lety +1

    Rudy is one of the most down-to-earth, nicest guys in the world. Only a few of my idols have ever responded to me on Twitter and Rudy actually responded to my comment that "Ozzy osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Rudy Sarzo, and Tommy Aldridge were the GREATEST rock and roll line-up in history...in my opinion." (Tommy Aldridge is my biggest influence as a drummer).

  • @AndreaMaccianti
    @AndreaMaccianti Před 5 lety +15

    Great and interesting interview, thank you! I love so much Randy and Rudy too! 🤘💪