Kelle Rhoads 2013 Interview

I had a chance to meet Kelle Rhoads while he visited Newfoundland. He was recording with a band that I recorded at my studio, the Maghouse. I had a chance to sit with Kelle and interview him for a friend's website metal-rules.com

[@pauldellanno6571]

Great interview. Why there is not a movie about Randy and the whole Rhoads family is beyond me!

[@1970borntorun]

Well, there was supposed to be a Randy Documentary to be released, but if I remember all the online chatter and gossip correctly, it was either full of inaccurate information ( 100% unauthorized by Delores Rhoads ) about Randy, and/or something to do with who was getting paid if it turned a profit. Again, I'm just going by my memory here, not trying to be an expert on the subject :)

[@Pennyk900]

A movie should be made of Randy Rhoads and his family. They seem very humble and down to earth. His mom seemed so sweet. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.

[@Pennyk900]

@@1970borntorun there should be a movie. But done the right way. A account of his life and how he changed music .

[@AchillesWrath1]

Sharon probably wont allow any of his music with Ozzy. She probably thinks she owns all of the rights to Randy too.

[@kmac4458]

@@AchillesWrath1 as far as the music he did with Ozzy, she does own it.

[@zx6rnoah706]

This family is so beyond talented and gifted as well as limitless there is not much Kelle and his brother randy and sister and mother didn’t accomplish! Randy and his brother Kelle have always been a huge inspiration for me. Would kill to be able to just sit down and listen to more of this mans stories. So genuine and humble because he’s been there and done that

[@Highways6]

I love Randy Rhoads he was one in a million very special

[@extantia]

Have to say I enjoyed this talk throughout, and as a writer, I must say that "Portraits of Oblivion" is an epic title, whether it be that of a music piece, written work, or an art piece.

[@jamesgoodwin8253]

Fortnite enough to have finally met the Rhoads family. Kathy is a sweetheart and Kelle is one cool cat. Unfortunately, I missed Mrs Rhoads by one year. But still an honor to meet the siblings and other family and friends.. Bless them all...

[@jamesmccracken9323]

This guy is a phenomenal person, great story and life experiences by sharing this with everyone,A great person ,his sister and his mom plus his brother ,the greatest guitarist ever of them all. Tyvm !

[@728Sapper]

Beautiful person.

[@andrewdenine1685]

Spawn a legion of guitar players ! Never more true words ever spoken . Your family is so talented thank you so much for this video it cheered me up and made me sad all at the same time

[@williamdouglas1977]

I really enjoyed this... man, I could listen to hours more.

[@michaeld_68]

Learned things I would have never known about Randy and his family. Great interview !!!!🤘

[@Jacqueline-ru7bx]

Hey Kelle miss you and your Mom.She was a wonderful teacher. I am just honored for the time I got to spend with her and the Piano. Great interview! : )

[@jerryf8841]

Kelle, an amazing recall of your family, yourself, and Randy. Your words created a vivid imagine as though you were telling a story of something that just happen yesterday. I agree with one of the other comments, your story would be amazing if reproduced on film.

[@oneblackhorse]

Fantastic. What a interesting man with a poetic mind.

[@Tomsawyerspit]

Woww ! I clicked on this because it came on my feed after watching some Tommy Aldridge videos . Yes I'm a drummer. This guy like his little brother is on a whole other level . Every aspiring rock musician should watch this . I just learned a whole shitload of stuff and I'm 54 . L.L. Randy Rhoades

[@RRBTZ]

What an incredible story and valuable advice for those of us who just can't leave music alone. Loving to play music is the greatest gift I have ever been given. It's the sanctuary in my life.

[@heywoodgillettemi2868]

You nailed it! Music has been my sanctuary and dungeon at different times in my life. I am not gifted with strings. I seem to do much better with sticks in my hands. I have tried a few times to leave it alone and somehow can't. Now at 52 yrs young, I have a group of brothers who all grew up together. We are writing some cool songs now! Rock on brutha!

[@rferguson3]

Well said. I couldn’t agree, more.

[@51MontyPython]

"I've met all the shittiest people in my life through the music business. It is the largest cauldron of snakes you'll ever find. We were raised in a Christian background, and I can tell you my brother and I as well have been absolutely appalled on a constant basis of the depravity associated with the music business." AMEN.

[@antimurphy8212]

Any business is like that.

[@mikej9619]

What an interview...The 7:20 mark gave me chills...thank you for posting. RiP Randy. Kelle, I hope I can make it to Musconia and meet you one day. Thank you for your stories...this stuff keeps us Randy fan going on a daily basis...

[@TomTobin67]

I wonder where Scott the teacher is nowadays?

[@scottmarker478]

This glimpse,this intimate look into Randy's life brings a sort of peace to my heart . In 1981-82, I was going through a terribly traumatic time ,not to go on about it but I was literally imprisoned and tortured in some very sick ways as a boy . The ONE THING I was allowed as a possession in my room was a tape player and I had one tape; Diary of a Madman. The haunted lyrics and revealing emotional display in Ozzy's lyrics assured me that my horrific journey was not one of solitude and the combined works of both albums were a relief a cleansing ,if you will but the places that Randy's works were able to take me ... elevated my soul,his guitar playing allowed me to glimpse at the heaven and somehow ascend beyond the MADMAN part of my existence and grip on to POSSIBLE and answered prayers. Kelle,if you see this message somehow, I want you and your family to know that your beautiful soul of a brother , literally saved a desperate young man and allowed me to transcend and believe that there was something majestic and beautiful to live for skating on the edge of the madness and dark . It is because of Randy and Ozzy's gifts that I have been allowed to become the rather "prolific" writer and creator that I have. I express my gratitude today ,to your beautiful mother for embracing and encouraging the gift of music. Thank you Kelle Rhoads for sharing this moment with your family . Scott Marker

[@jacobbarnes1453]

nice mate

[@thomasbardwell4151]

Your brother may overshadow you but I believe that your talented in your own way!! I have seen your live videos!! It’s strange how life works out..your a great singer it was the songs from the group were bad...YOU WERE WITH THE WRONG BAND !!! DONT GIVE UP !!! YOUR REALLY GOOD,

[@wendyhatt2886]

An amazing interview. I wish Kelle was my older brother, he's so full of wisdom! Thank you for posting this interview!! I want to get the books on Randy that he mentioned 🤗🎶💖

[@joedirtnorcal2501]

First of all I just want to say thank you sir. This documentary was solid and very informative and hands down I loved it thank you for sharing some information about your brother. I remember seeing your brother play with Ozzy Osbourne before 1982 I was born and raised in San Francisco 1962. So I was fortunate to see a lot of classic rock and roll. But yes nothing like it was in the 70s 80s and early 90s / let's not forget the sixties or the 50s carrying the anyways thank you so much God bless stay safe. Again very very very informative informative. Just my opinion Joe Dirt west rim Arizona Arizona

[@drk321]

The Billy Carter of the Rhoads family....

[@oldwomanwithacasket6976]

exactly...couldn't quite put my finger on it...thanx

[@joedirtnorcal2501]

And besides the great history of your late brother and yourself. You are providing life life lessons that can be applied to anything you do in life. Hands down brother thank you. Again Joe Dirt west rim Arizona

[@troyskillman5397]

I remember seeing randy live when I was 14 on Diary of madman I was blown away of Randy playing!

[@WoodstocKenny]

Great interview, fascinating stuff!

[@spiritoflights]

What an amazing humble genuine being, a rarity in todays world, One Cool Cat !

[@1970borntorun]

The entire Rhoads family seems to be genuine, humble, modest people. I'm not embarrassed to say that when I first started my "Randy Worship" as a teenager in the early '80s, Randy's humility and true passion for the craft of guitar on a deep, Human level was as much of an inspiration to me as Randy's untouchable riffs and sophisticated musicianship. God Bless you Randall William Rhoads 🎸💜

[@spiritoflights]

seems to me that old saying comes back hey the good die young he was a shinning light there is no doubt about that something we can all aspire to be fortunately such angels touch down briefly to teach us and become a beacon and guiding light to be the best we can be whilst we are still here forever in my ears and heart I felt the passion he had for music as I listened as a teenager to Ozzy beautiful soul Rand Rhodes you'll live forever ! @@1970borntorun

[@brandon635]

Wow this was great , thanks for Uploading

[@image30p]

What an interview!

[@ocd7036]

Love this guy tells it like it is

[@MagnumMike44]

A couple of things that I thought were disrespectful to Randy, which Kelle didn't have to share with the rest of us; It's too bad Randy was taken away so early in life just after his talent was getting recognized, especially in an accident that didn't have to happen.

[@fostercat751]

Are you certain it was an accident?

[@RTOneZer0]

This guy imparts a lot of wisdoms based on his life experiences and music business. However talented you are as a musician, there is something that you can learn from Kelly Rhoads.

[@rferguson3]

*Kelle, not Kelly

[@mystage11]

Thank you Kelle.

[@AlexandraEmerald]

Fantastic interview. Thank you Kelle for sharing your words and time. Very inspiring, Much respect.

[@rickgreen9619]

Wow, that's Kelle Rhoads lead singer! Never seen this stuff before, I want to hear more.

[@brandonbutts7468]

God bless the Rhoads family. Thank you for the great music.

[@gregmullins5912]

i have been a musisian since i was 7. my parents played in a country band and thats how we made ends meet. the lead guitarist was a music shool teacher. his name was mike keys. but my mother wished fir me too play banjo, even tho i was already playing gernan bass in school orch. she was a bass player then. today at 75 she stil plays in malls. ive been playing guitar since then. mike- was a classical guitarist. i learnd the greatness of this music. i always wanted- to play like him. then- metal happened 80s. whille my entjre school was headbangin, i was invomved in rehearsal every night. today..although i feel a failure. Randy - has- opened folks minds to- yes. rock. but the most important: classical. thr most wonderfull beutifull music.

[@realsense3943]

Love Kelle

[@africanblue]

Minute 9:59 !! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 EPIC!

[@ognir66]

wasnt expecting that last thing he did! LOL!!!!

[@marcthemanimal]

meting you and you're sister several years ago was a highlight of my life! you two were so nice and awsome!

[@JokersWild70]

Very insightful! Kelle is pretty damn funny, but the way he interprets music thru art is very different. I've never heard anyone say it like that. Really interesting concept and influence. Of course I'm a major fan of Randy's brilliant playing, and even more so the kind of person he was: humble, dedicated, very serious on stage in that I don't know of any concert Randy played where he was incapacitated, like so many "rock stars" of the 80's were. One more year alive and that third record with Ozzy would've been amazing, and just as big a leap as "Diary" was from "Blizzard." Such a gentle and gifted man dying in a stupid freak plane crash seems to be just wrong on all fronts.

[@rferguson3]

I don’t think there would’ve been a 3rd record with Oz. He told Rudy (Sarzo, bass player) that after that last tour they were on, was gonna be his last, with Ozzy. He’d planned to go to school & get his masters, in classical.

[@JokersWild70]

@@rferguson3 I do, and here's why: both Randy and his brother Kelle have said that he would have done another studio record and tour and THEN left. Randy apparently told that to his brother, and it's also in Rudy's book. Randy couldn't just walk away because he was under contract to Sharon and Jet Records. If he had been able to do that, he would've walked as soon as what became "Speak of the Devil" was brought up since he wanted nothing to do with recording Sabbath songs. He was stuck. Sharon was not going to let him out of his contract early, period.

[@FreeMTrider]

Amazing!

[@TrailerParkTraders]

Eddie Van Halen will always be 2nd to Randy Rhoads.... Randy was a trail blazer with Quiet Riot which pathed the way for Van Halen, Motley Crue, Ratt, GNR, Poison, Dokken, Mettalica and countless other amazing bands in that California area!!!! Eddie was very inspirational---BUT === not the first... THE KING OF GUITAR was and always will be RANDY. His guitar playing was transformational for generations to come

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

I didn't know. This is great stuff .

[@criskatan]

I don't get it. This guy's vocals, Kelle's vocals, are way freaking better than most rock vocalists I've heard. In fact, he should be taking over vocals from Duval in AIC. He would do justice to those old AIC songs way better than Duval. There aren't a whole lot of vocalists that could actually fill in for Layne, who's retired now. Maybe one other guy; Brendan Maier could pull it off, but they don't want him because he doesn't come from a military background {probably a Jesuit project from the beginning instead of a military one}. But getting back to Kelle's vocals, I just want to say that I'm genuinely impressed!!

[@Highways6]

I’m from nufanland and nova Scotha well my mum and grandma

[@mikeferris408]

Elf & rainbow... and dio🤘 scorpions up to blackout" UFO real aerosmith... black sabbath (even thou i cant stand ozzy) diary of a madman, which is probably my all time favorite album! Maiden.. early priest.. bowie, ziggy stardust.. ac/dc all the way.. all classic rock all 80's metal to celtic frost their morbid tales being my favorite.. from the grreat 70's james Taylor, lightfoot.. america, breed, that hole scene with real great lyrics and music, just fantastic writing all the way around to Motown! My 1st concert was Elvis Presley in 76 i believe and i have it on cassette tape bcz my mom sneaked in an old cassette tape recorder, i was 6 years old then n my 2nd show was tom jones lol.. but it was magical seeing these people ive herd all my little life then. Anyways the only music i cant stand is crap like poison! Id much rather listen to bluegrass! The 70 and 80's was such great time for music me it rock, hard to soul. I love it all... all the greats that YOU all out there love to!🤘👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍

[@CURTEAR67]

Kelly, you are a good man! I couldn't even imagine what it would be like, to be the brother of Randy Rhoads!? Your whole family has had a pretty amazing life! I think your music is awesome!! And your piano playing is amazing!! You're definitely a Rhoads!!! I really dig that piece you did, with the blues soloing in there by your brother... frick'n awesome!! Keep up the good work man... ✌️🥴💨☮️

[@kenedie4646]

I met Kelle, and Kathy Rhoads at Randy's 30th memorial, at his cemetery in San Bernardino. Kelle is a funny, cool guy. I had pictures taken with him, and he told the same leper joke, at least 3 times. I would like to go to mrs. Rhoads' school again. When I met her there in 1997, she wasn't giving tours. I set up the meeting, and myself and 3 brothers sat with Mrs. Rhoads for 45 minutes. We sat with Delores in the foyer, I think it's called. The big room where she conducted the orchestra decades ago. Kelle gives tours of the school now. I will go back for that!!

[@clutch2827]

26:15 like KISS

[@tonemarieantonsen1597]

Good interview. I wish Kelle could be more known in his own right. He is clearly a very talented man himself. I am glad he decided to follow his heart and do classical music. Randy didn't get that dream and prehaps Kelle though about that to when decided to go classical. What a great legacy the whole Rhoads have. Their music school have created many talented.Delores was such a great force for her children and other talents ❤❤🙏. One thing i wish Kelle had left out was the mastrubation thing .I don't wanne have that pic in my head 😅🥴

[@ryandeanlindgren9054]

love

[@peggypenny1]

AND THERE HE WAS IN HIS FAVORITE SWEATY T SHIRT.....watching celebrity bowling and eating chili with his fingers......just kidding yes im garry hixon the brother of randy rhoads were not really related but somehow we are

[@jeffnease7641]

Keep it strong brother keep your school open y’all some real talented people. I miss your brother Randy as a big fan 55 years old now.🎸🎸🎸

[@RulesMaiden]

Fantastic

[@dicklopez1094]

Thanks man.

[@mr.mikehunt4286]

Kelle is still jealous of Randy, his sister Kathy, he is ok as a singer, great person regardless of Randy been his bro....but Randy was loyal to his mom and dad, a teacher, real musician

[@gatlinjb]

Loved 👍🏿Uncle Kels...is keeping it 💯

[@gscgold]

I'll never forget walking into school and finding out from my friends first thing in the morning that Randy had been killed, I was in 9th grade and had tickets for the tour only a few months later..devastated.

[@danieldarabos9381]

Cool Dude 🤘

[@johnravazzini8490]

Wow. Randy's 9 months of electric guitar lessons sound really similar to someone else's story i know.

[@kennethdahlgren3153]

You are a light unto yourself i really appreciate you . your music is amazing and soothing. Thankyou for your gift sir please make more.

[@freightdawg6762]

Fantastic

[@Apacheviking1961]

I am born the same day as Randy Roads December 6, and my moms name is Delores. I helped create Metallica’s master of puppets and was James Hetfields Vocal Coach. My friend peter who was Randy’s best friend tells me that I act like Randy or Randy acts just like me!!!!!

[@Firmalino]

wow! seriously? i'm also a metallica fan. grew up listening to them! so nice you reached out and mentioned this! thanks for the comments!

[@Apacheviking1961]

Your welcome firmalino my pleasure to comment Randy Rhoads and I are astrology twin brothers... Yes it is crazy as I am born the same day as Randy Roads December 6, and my moms name is the same as Randy’s Delores. I helped create Metallica’s master of puppets and was James Hetfields drinking partner and Vocal Coach. My friend peter who lives by me in idyllwild was Randy’s best friend petter tells me that I act like Randy or Randy acts just like me!!!!! Funny I am the lead vocalist and bassist as Randy is the lead guitarist 🎸....!!!! I met Rudy Sarzo back stage at a Yngwie gig and we totally hit it off. Rudy is a wonderful person to be around. In fact Rudy Sarzo was tripping out how much I acted like Randy or how much Randy acted like me lol..... Rudy Sarzo I hope I helped you feel that i lit a bit of fire Bach in your heart ❤️ for our amazing 😉 friend in music 🎼 🎶 Randy Roads R.I.P.

[@Firmalino]

@@Apacheviking1961 it was very interesting in how i managed to have Kelle end up at my house! I was recording a local band here in Newfoundland, Canada. And they mentioned a gentleman they met in California when they visited the school. This person was Kelle who was flying over to my studio/house to record and add tracks to their music. I was in excitement and while he was at my house for the weekend, I had to ask him if he didn't mind telling me his life story for within the 1 hr. put a camera in front of him and asked him a bunch of questions and edited this video. One time life experience in meeting this wonderful gentleman! I hope to meet up with him again.

[@Apacheviking1961]

I would love to meet Kelle Rhoads he is so genuine, Kelle and I would become the best of friends and or rock and roll brothers in a New York minuet lol 😆!!!.... I love Elvis and saw him 3 times.., funny both Randy and are are so much alike it’s just crazy cool.... I have lots of native American paintings and they inspire me and my band Monatanica 🎼🎶🎸🎤🎹🥁.....

[@Firmalino]

@@Apacheviking1961 looking up your band now!

[@Virtual-Media]

The Rhodes family would make great role models for many gifted individuals.

[@spaceghost8995]

He's putting me to sleep.

[@williamstevensimpson2214]

i like Kelle as much as Randy now!! Bravo Bud..!!!!!

[@lovelovelove5744]

Kelle's drinking problem is most peoples drinking problem.

[@fabian1324]

real human story ty

[@peggypenny1]

I HAVE ACTUALLY TALKED TO KELLY RHOADS A COUPLE YEARS AGO...hes all your a randy impersonator...i said well sort of.......i never went down there even today

[@couthon]

....Just wondering, did you finally end up going down there?

[@RotterStudios]

GREAT!

[@billsavedra2406]

Thar was Awesome God bless the Rhaads family

[@JB-ob8qu]

Thank you for your Words of Wisdom Kelle Rhoads.

[@russelltodd2833]

Randy Rhoads showered and ate sandwiches like us mortals? 🤯

[@josebermudez3465]

Thankyou Sir for doing this video.

[@andrewdenine1685]

No shit I'm a newfie from shea heights st. John's nl . Nice

[@johnfletcher948]

No way man I am going to save hard rock music on my own ya big goof!!

[@randyroberg5926]

Thank you so much

[@dodokwak]

thanks.

[@creatifetudes8553]

This is glorious

[@markschimmoller3402]

Love K. Amazing pianist

[@samueljorge3171]

I think the shower and the masturbation go hand in hand

[@Edoardo-j8q]

That was excellent!

[@runnningonempty]

Wow Kelle is a wise man..

[@kaleendavis8427]

Ok, this is the FIRST time I have heard stuff about Randy that I literally have not heard yet. Good interview, Kelle

[@martintapia9374]

Wow 😃👍 Had no idea about the Rhodes family. I saw (San Antonio, TX) Randy 1 month before he passed away.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

*rhoads

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

someone did let the genie out

[@WilliamC1966]

Great guy! 👍

[@vincebenson1215]

Awesome words esp at the end

[@Bushwig]

Wow that blues jam was 💯🔥

[@northpole77]

Thanks … God bless

[@backtoshallabal6662]

He forgot to mention the part where Randy SHIT his pants when he first heard Eruption

[@epmcdonald4562]

Nawww ... Joe mama did after the band ran a train in her chicken 👁 eye all night! Shit and snail tracks everywhere. Got passed around more than a doobie!

[@philgoodyear1513]

Thank you.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

great interview, i got to meet Kelle last August when i came to the Musonia, he had taken a horrible fall the night before, and was using a cane, but he was a complete trooper and still did the tour. He could not have been more gracious with his time, gave me an hour and I had to run otherwise I could have chewed his ear off for hours.

[@andrewdenine1685]

God bless you and your family . Your brother is the single reason I learned guitar at 11-12 years old . I didn't know any chords but I could rip out crazy train and suicide solution . 30 years later and I'm still learning stuff from randy that I pick up now with more understanding and better ear

[@thayc3262]

Goog Randy Rhoads house. It is the only house he lived in. In one pic, his VW Scirocco is in the driveway and it says it sat there from 1982 till 2010. It is now in garage and Kelle and sis still own the unoccupied house. But that was 2010

[@Chuckles..]

Just wow!.

[@MagnumMike44]

I remember in an interview Ozzy did a few years after Randy's tragic death, he said, and I'm paraphrasing, that he didn't think for one minute Randy would be playing with Ozzy mainly because he wanted to play classical guitar.

[@johnfletcher948]

Poor Kelle

[@lovelovelove5744]

I did the same as Ozzy when I first heard the tape of the album. I kept playing it over and over. I think I might have cried too.