My Top 10 Ozzy Osbourne Riffs

[@wavetech_]

I love it when I see Jake E. Lee, the biggest influence in my playing get the recognition he deserves by great, great players like yourself! (Also Perry Mason deserved No1..incredibly tasty and dirty riff)

[@CameronCooper]

Wavetech Thanks so much for the comment I really appreciate it. I love Jake's playing simply because it's different to the others, and I think he looked really cool on stage.

[@benknapp6516]

Jake e lee is sooooooo underrated!

[@TapioNurminen]

Underrated? Everyone adores him!

[@benknapp6516]

Tapio Nurminen everyone who knows of him adores him, but more people should know him (imo)

[@kissmickd]

He is underrated for sure. In a sense so was Dimebag. I love em both! I grew up listening to all of these guys so I adore them all. But overall Dimebag really has a huge influence on the way I play. Lol. Something about how that guy played from the soul that's just incredible.

[@beerdrinker8514]

Mick D How is dimebag relevant to this lol

[@stevea2488]

Most over rated guitarist for ozzy, RR , just because he was so much better then the rest

[@jamesmccormick875]

Randy and Zakk are always talked about, but Jake is amazing. The man is a world class player and wrote some of the best songs Ozzy has in his catalog.

[@msw812]

I rate Jake E Lee very high. As hard as it is to admit to myself, I like Jake's work better than Rhoad's. Randy was the better classical player without a doubt but Jake has the most interesting riffs and melodies.

[@joe77h32]

Ozzy always gets great guitar players 👌 all unique, and killer 😄🤘

[@stephenwares8317]

Always enjoy some Jake E Lee love AND your collection of Charvel guitars. The Ultimate Ozzy video introduced me to Jake in the mid-80's and I agree with you that he does a great job with Randy's songs giving them his own touch. His version of Mr Crowley is beautiful!! I finally got to see Jake live when he toured with Red Dragon Cartel and didn't disappoint. Thanks for your great videos!

[@CameronCooper]

Stephen Wares Hi Stephen. Thanks so much for your comment. I really appreciate it

[@Halenrocks5150]

Jake E. Lee is my favorite too!

[@CameronCooper]

Mr. Brian Newman Glad I'm not the only one 😉

[@IM-M]

Absolutely

[@Wilbeerthoven]

Man youre sound is fantastic and your play as well!!

[@CameronCooper]

Wilbeerthoven Thank you so much..

[@johnrobinson6945]

Great playing! Ultimate Sin and NMT were the Oz albums I really grew up on. I used to go to this girls house at lunch from school way back and she had Bark at the Moon so I always put that on over there!

[@1251wire]

AWESOME guitars and great Jake E Lee stuff.

[@DynoSauR4Truth]

Right off the bat I knew that I had to watch some more of this video. Jake E Lee certainly deserves more credit. Thank you for pointing out his brilliance.

[@andreachiovelli1109]

I grew up with that riffs and I'll love them Forever..!

[@MetalGuitarTV]

Excellent Job... Ozzy the best of the world!!!!

[@nihilist92]

Fabulous. Your Tone is all in your fingers bro. Great playing and great dedication to your instrument. Thanks for not making a generic list too haha! Some hidden gems in there! Cheers

[@CameronCooper]

JB Elliot Thanks so much I really appreciate that. A very kind comment indeed. I had a lot of fun making this list but it was hard work finding and deciding on my favourites. It is always fun when people are surprised by my choice though. A lot of people I think were expecting Crazy Train or Bark At The Moon or something of that level of recognition

[@whyismynametaken123]

Thanks for giving Jake some love! He deserves it!! Also for early Zakk Wylde (when he was still a tiny baby)

[@dieterschanzer1744]

really enjoyed this, inspiring stuff played brilliantly. Thx v much for taking the time to post this, Jake is SO important to Ozzy's back catalogue, an exceptional player/writer...

[@Sweeptheleg83]

Its criminal that Jake doesnt get more recognition. His style is very unique and tough to replicate.

[@ephufer1]

Number 1 is Randy, 2 Jake E Lee, 3 Zakk

[@justinb2924]

I wish I had someone like you offering lessons near me. So hard to stay motivated. But I honestly turn to your videos to enjoy some amazing guitar playing.

[@CameronCooper]

I run Skype lesson if you'd like to make a booking with me?

[@21shredstar]

Holy crap man, your playing and tone awesome. really like how you explain why these riffs so good not just list of riffs with you playing em. I half expeceted your typical Ozzy famous songs, but there's so many i neva heard before. earned my sub hope to see more top tens n maybe covers...

[@CameronCooper]

nathan cox Hi Nathan. Thank you very much for your comment I really appreciate it. What I enjoy about making these Top 10 videos is that I actually get to play my favourite riffs without playing all of the hits. I feared that I if I played the hits the video might become uninteresting. There will be more video in the future without a doubt. Have a very happy Christmas. Take care. :)

[@21shredstar]

Cameron Cooper wow thanks for the reply you just made day. Hope u have awesome Christmas too n can’t wait to see more videos in the Future to come.

[@tojorozombie]

Subbed! Dynamite tone and attack! Class of ‘85, Charvel in neon=feels-punch!!🤘🔥🖤

[@lightningrod1965]

You’re really good man thanks for all the Jake E Lee stuff. I will keep following to learn more!

[@timtomasello7194]

the miracle man solo is such a good warm up :) one of my favorites. anyways great video. i recently discovered your channel because i looked up charvel guitars because im gonna be purchasing one soon and you're the best player on youtube that plays charvels. keep up your great work and keep rocking. also would love to see a video of you talking about your charvels and why you play them :)

[@stevea2488]

When I hear all the guitarists of ozzy, then I realize how much better RR was at writing song and riffs . Night and day

[@marcuscabral1480]

Espetacular!!!!.....Marcus from Brazil!!

[@sherrigaskin5656]

That opening to Diary Of A Madman is truly a head shaker. So kickass. Steve

[@weshard1]

Love Jake E. Lee Ozzy. Wish I could pull off the the riffs as great as you.

[@ewitkop]

You get some great harmonics out of that low E string. Sounds great.

[@CameronCooper]

Erik Witkop Thank you Erik! 😀

[@grabbing]

Love your enthusiasm, mate :-) And great playing too

[@resist1581]

Believer was the best one. Your enthusiasm shows that too.

[@CameronCooper]

Almost Black I do love playing that one 😀

[@mammakujo8987]

Rippin dude! Clean rips there. Great Job!

[@TrentSolo]

dude GREAT JOB! at 8:45 you do that crazy harmonics move from Centre of Eternity- I had been trying to find out how to do that move for YEARS and saw a sliver of a video a few years back that seemed to give the move away, finally. How did YOU find it? GREAT shredding my man

[@CameronCooper]

Trent Berry I found out how to do it by accident really after a lot of listening. It took me ages. For some daft reason I thought it was an over neck tapping thing given the nature of the rhythm of the lick. I didn't know that there was a video showing it. Wherever it is I wish I had it. I tend to learn everything by ear. :)

[@shane2613]

Dude you freakin nail Zakk's tone!

[@CameronCooper]

Shane M Thank you Shane! It's quite funny. For Tinkertrain, I am using the same setting I used for my Top 5 Van Halen riffs video which I recently uploaded and the tone in this video for Tattooed Dancer and Rock n Roll Rebel is the same patch.

[@MrGuitarrica]

Exceptional shredding, great tones and great vibe! Super sick video pal, well done.

[@joepaul9855]

Damn.....that little amp sounds great!!!

[@atletadez]

Man...you got the Jake E. Lee's vibe! I'm impressed how you nailed his technique cause it's not about copy note by note but the feeling and vibe around that. Btw that timber is superb! Is that drive only or have you combined a chorus too?

[@CameronCooper]

Marvin Sansil Hi Marvin I am using the distortion and chorus in the THR10X. I don't use pedals :)

[@atletadez]

Cameron Cooper Thank you for answer. I'm a brazilian from Rio de Janeiro and I really do appreciate your channel. \m/

[@evanspotvin5519]

Wow you made the coooooolest video I watched for months and you make those charvels rock like hell thanks for the chills Keep those good licks commin'

[@vimfuego1191]

Great video dood, I like that you've highlighted the Jake era over any other.

[@Jay-sy5yf]

Truly enjoyed this!

[@gbarrancos1]

Loved your picks. Great playing and tone. Cheers!

[@wolverine3344]

Great tone with fast and clean playing, plus the chord names and tips on how to play. More instruction is great. Thanks

[@CameronCooper]

* WOLVERINE * Hi there. Sorry I don't really know all the chords names or the theory behind them. I just know how to play them and that's what I try to show you in the videos.

[@John-q2e8b]

Love your videos cam!! Huge fan from Florida

[@Ishbu101]

Good start to the morning

[@CameronCooper]

Ishbu101 Thank you 😀

[@kevinrosner8676]

Jake E Lee should be everyone’s favorite guitarist bc seriously. If you play and know your guitar-playing and listen to his work with Ozzy (NO disrespect to Randy, Jake was born only a year after Randy... so keep in mind, we lost Randy at 25, Jake had many more years to grow his skills past Randy’s, at 25 Randy was better). Now watch Jakes work on BATM tour and ultimate sin tour. He was disgusting. Try playing his songs. Secret Loser solo, Shot in the dark, whammy bar work, his guitar solo on tour etc. Jake is in my top5 personally all time and he deserves it

[@ChrisGWarp]

Damn dude, just gave me goose bumps with Diary of a Madman!

[@mal2b]

Come across this one a bit late but I can't help saying - terrific skills, man, and your tone is mind-blowing!! Aahh those good barking times at the moon...

[@CornSw]

Wow, what an awesome guitar-tone you got there!

[@teamncoffroad6291]

Man your tone is killer! Can you do a video on each ozzy guitarist like jake randy and gus maybe a rundown on the equipment and maybe a few riffs from each guitarist? You picked up a sub btw

[@cscoioscscoios2768]

Dude, you rock. Don't agree with all your Ozzy choices for Top 10 but your playing is KILLER!! I think Ozzy needs to give you a shot as his next guitarist if he makes another album in his 70's- I think you would have some great ideas blended in from Zakk, Gus, Jake, and Rhodes.

[@tigsb13]

The first time i heard i dont know was on the live album and i was blown away from it

[@snake8648]

Schöne Video 👍👍. Wo bekommst du deine Gitarren her?

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

Damn, Cameron! You go on with your bad self! You’re tearing it up as always.

[@CameronCooper]

Chord TheSeeker Thanks so much for your comment. :)

[@DeathMetalManiac1988]

Brilliant demonstration. Very talented guitar player!!!

[@CameronCooper]

DeathMetalManiac1988 Thank you so much!

[@siandpen12]

Love this, Happy Christmas To you Cameron.

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks very much. Have a very happy Christmas! :)

[@lianashaffer1983]

Man cam all your videos sounds like album quality. What do you record with? Is there a mic on the amp? Also I'm getting the Yamaha thr10x where do I look for patches?! Just n average guy trying to get the same sounds your getting. God bless.

[@justinb2924]

I love watching Cameron play but watching him jam Ozzy tracks is easily the best.

[@jeffpolk4800]

How lucky was Ozzy to have all these amazing guitarist love Jake but Randy will always be my favorite.

[@spiritcrusher1309]

I can hear Your reverb knob is on 3 o'clock :) anyway good job , always Jake E Lee my favourite!!!

[@tomasfloriani5828]

Yeahhhhhh excelent!!! Master os Riffs

[@CameronCooper]

Tomás Floriani Thank you Tomas!😀

[@tommyromero7812]

You said it all is one of my favorite songs!

[@deminderr420xxx6]

1. Crazy train - blizzard of ozz 1980 2. Mama i'm coming home - no more tears 1991 3. Ordinary man - ordinary man 2020 4. No more tears - no more tears 1991 5. Under the greyvyard - ordinary man 2020 6. Dreamer - down to earth 2001 7. It's a raid - ordinary man 2020 8. Bark at the moon - bark at the moon 1983 9. Straight to hell - ordinary man 2020 10. I don't wanna stop - black rain 2007

[@MattW4319]

Awesome job! Tip for bending the string up behind the neck with a Floyd, when you hit the note reach behind the Floyd where the fine tuner hits the string lock and push down and you’ll get the same upward bend.

[@CameronCooper]

matt wilkins Thanks for the comment Matt. Great tip! :)

[@BJSwing]

Loved your choices Cam. Of the 10 you probably got 8 that I would choose, cheers

[@CameronCooper]

John Armour That's awesome John! Which two didn't make it into your top 10?

[@BJSwing]

I would probably leave out Let Me Hear You Scream, I do like it but I think there is better for my top 10. I’d leave out You Said It All as I’m not very familiar with it but I did really like your version of it. I would replace them with Diary of a Mad Man heavy riff just before it goes into the main solo, after the interlude section and the main riff from Desire, what do you think? These might not be the most technical riffs but they are just really good to play that why I would need to include them. Keep up the good work Cam

[@mouhsinekourfal6093]

Great stuff Can you plz give a lesson about how to play zakk's solo from Bridge to cross

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Fantastic playing! Love that you’re a Jake E fan! Do you know if it’s true that Jake has recently said he’ll no longer play any of his Ozzy songs? Guess he just wants to be recognized for being Jake and not Ozzy’s Randy replacement..? Guess I can appreciate that.

[@ryanohlson4181]

Nice video, I actually hadn't heard a good amount of these before. I also gotta shill for a band while I'm here. Since you're clearly a huge fan of Jake E. Lee era Ozzy, you really have got to check out Sumerlands. They released their debut album last year, and it's got a lot in common with that stuff, especially in the guitar work, but it's even darker, and also has some pretty clear influence from Judas Priest and some of the more obscure American heavy metal bands of the time. Check em out, you'll love it.

[@gusguedes]

lessons CAMERON!!! giveus lessons !!!!! Congrats for the channel!!!

[@CameronCooper]

Gustavo Guedes I'll make sure I do more in the future although I fear that I am not the best teacher.

[@runnershigh7573]

Hi Cameron. Sitting in the train to work (not in Mr. Tinkertrain's 😃) and listening to your great sound. Question about pinch harmonics: is it important to have a lot of gain and chorus to do pinch harmonics and to sound like Zakk's pinch harmonics? I can do some but they are not so screamy like yours 🤘 Cheers from switzerland

[@CameronCooper]

Runnershigh75 Hi there. Thank you very much for the comment. The trick with the harmonics is surprisingly in the vibrato. If you use too much gain it can kill the harmonic sensitivity of the guitar and it can be really hard. Chorus doesn't usually make it easier to get harmonics because they're usually found in the tonal qualities of the guitar as opposed to what you're running it through. I hope that helps :)

[@runnershigh7573]

Cameron Cooper thank you very much, Cameron. Keep on rockin'. Always cool to check your youtube channel 👍😎

[@bart4209]

Cam you the man! Such a killer tone! Do you mind sharing some settings for these Ozzy tunes?

[@CameronCooper]

I don't have these settings anymore unfortunately

[@RoccoPezzin]

kickass playing as always mate!

[@CameronCooper]

Rocco Pezzin Thanks Rocco 😀😀

[@altemu]

rocco posta qualche video che senza si soffre! ;)

[@RoccoPezzin]

altemu ne arriva uno nuovo nel weekend ;)

[@deanbaldwin8476]

Good work man

[@Eric-dl2hp]

Awesome job on Mr. Tinkertrain!!

[@stanislavmigra]

Who tf are you boy? And why you have so few views and subs? You have INSANE skill, great phrasing and feel (in your fingers) ... great work 👍

[@CameronCooper]

stanislavmigra Thanks very much. 😀

[@daviddenson3324]

Cute puppy and great playing mate

[@1981SG]

Another great video. Thanks so much. How is your solo album coming together btw?

[@CameronCooper]

1981Tokai Hi there. I am still working on tracks but it is taking so long. Since I'm not in a band it's taking a long time and it'd require since none of my tracks are instrumental.

[@BlackWolfgang70]

after being a van halen fan i am of course an ozzy osbourne fan ... and that rockn'roll rebel belongs to my favs song , with all the others of course . as i saw you like a lot jake e lee more than zakk or randy . you tend to play ozzy songs as jake e lee was doing ... not a lot remember him as he deserve . even his solo career with badlands was cool and live he was so full of notes and power . i am sad cause i saw him playing lately and he's far from his real old standards . btw cameron ... great video as alway and great playing ... pkus an amazing sound that maybe not knows but is build with simple instruments and effects ... you defenetely rock :)

[@CameronCooper]

BlackWolfgang70 That's really kind of you thank you so much. I have always loved Jakes playing because it was so different and unorthodox. I also like how musical his playing was although it wasn't the smoothest. I understand that a lot of fans glorify Randy and Zakk and rightfully so but my two favourite Ozzy Guitarists are probably Jake E Lee and Gus G. I guess I like the players that aren't recognised quite the same and are different.

[@BlackWolfgang70]

yep i am with you with all this .... even Gus G is a really good player . What i like the most of him is that he's a down to heart guy , really a simple guy and ... his "sound" , he made his blackstar amps sound so great . about jake e lee now with youtube can watch almost everything but when i was a kid in the 80s and i had my first vhs tape of the us 1983 festival and jeez i wasa 10 years old kid ... you know when i saw jake e lee playing mr.crowly and and all the ozzy set i was out of mind ... the acting on stage , the playing ... everything was so perfect . And i am so happy that even now after 30 years the new kids that starts to play guitar watch to the same videos with the same feeling i had . after long years of grunge and new metal i am happy to see the hard rock scene to come back ... keep on rocking cameron !! :)

[@Mattsson951]

Awsome playing and tone as always. Can you do ur fav gus g riffs?

[@johncooper6265]

He could do that one very well......

[@CameronCooper]

That's a great idea. Consider it done ;)

[@altemu]

that pink charvel is awesome

[@SuperNick090]

Those are some awesome riffs.!!!🤘

[@leechamberlaingoesto11guit78]

Love the channel Cameron, just subscribed! Jake is my absolute hero, I’ve done a few on my channel - Goes to 11 guitar. Awesome mate!

[@karljoensen]

'without a doubt my favourite is probably' nah only joking man, love your playing. Your'e a beast!

[@jeffkelley5615]

What amp and effects are you using...thanks Great playing

[@CameronCooper]

Jeff Kelley Hi Jeff. Just a Yamaha THR10X amp :)

[@calebproductions5970]

I love randy. But jake is my favorite. He is unbelievable!! Nice song list.

[@mikeyschilling9660]

I love jake don’t get me wrong, but I mean Randy Rhoads is one of the greatest, I can’t even rank the guitarists for Oz, he had a given ability to get the best out there

[@tdajk625]

Great job. What are the specs for the Cam signature Charvel?

[@CameronCooper]

Thomas Veillon I'll have to answer that in a message. Add me on instagram @guitarmancam I'll be dead happy to talk about that

[@JessieJames0317]

I'll be honest. You're the first person that I have seen on KZbin that plays those Zakk riffs correctly with the pinch harmonics on the double stops. I see so many people miss that on Perry Mason covers especially.

[@CameronCooper]

Some people shy away from the hard stuff like that. Zakk's playing is hard because it's just violent 😂🤘🏻

[@JessieJames0317]

@@CameronCooper That's what I love so much about his playing. It takes balls to play like that. Especially with the crazy string gauges that he uses. He hates his fingers.

[@portuguesebeer5069]

You are a beast playing guitar. What effects are you using? Whats your favourite Ozzy's guitarist? Mine is Rhoads, but Jake is also very nice! Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘

[@voltagevillain7342]

Cameron, thanks for another great video. I’m listening to more Ozzy after your videos. Do you learn the riffs by ear or by tab? How do you know all the techniques used in a song?

[@johncooper9853]

The Voltage Villain it's all by ear ....tabs are frequently wrong

[@scottpeters4401]

Awesome song selection....I just got a THRX....what are your settings for Mr.Tinkertrain?You absolutely nailed that sound....The Spiders settings were great too.....Excellent playing as always.....

[@CameronCooper]

Scott Peters Thank you very much Scott. The setting for Tinkertrain is actually a secret setting I don't reveal in my videos although I use it 90% of the time. Spiders was another unique setting I made in the THR Editor software.

[@scottpeters4401]

Cameron Cooper well you nailed that No More Tears tone....I have never used the editor...I will have to look into that...

[@darinsteele7091]

excellent riffs once again, have you ever tried that yamaha thr10...not the x version? i am wondering what the gain section is like for the regular one...i cant decide which one to order.

[@CameronCooper]

Darin Steele Hi Darin. I have tried the standard THR10 and it is brilliant. Kind of a combination of the X and C versions specialising in being a jack of all trades amp. It does have a brilliant JCM800 model in it

[@edoardofasiello9479]

You said It all is awesome!!

[@jasonjohnson4170]

Decent modeled sounds coming from that Yamaha. Impressed....thought it was a Kemper

[@renorailfanning5465]

No Bone Movies is my go-to Ozzy riff. It's complex, funky, and humorous.

[@wobind72]

I’m subscribed... good stuff and good video. Well done.

[@guitar77]

Awesome Playing Cam...as always! Where do you get your tabs from to learn all the songs you have launched with demon fearasity of a young axe slinging god on YourTube?

[@CameronCooper]

Hi there! Thank you very much for your comment. I actually don't use tabs. I always learn things by ear or very occasionally watch a live video to confirm if I was learning something correctly. When I learn things. I dissect it one note at a time and then work on the technique later on. I never tend to use tab because it doesn't detect certain qualities in the playing, things that only your ears can hear. Your best tool is your ears, try not to depend too much on tabs because you can't hear what you're learning so to speak. I hope that helps.

[@guitar77]

Totally makes sense an quite amazing mate! What software do you use other to slow the songs down or do you even do that???? Rock On Brother!

[@matttornetta9049]

awesome! what effects are you to using? delay, reverb or both? How do i get that sound with my marshall plexi?

[@CameronCooper]

Matt Tornetta I'm using only a Yamaha THR10X. You'd probably spend more money on trying to make your plexi sound like this than it would be to buy a brand new Yamaha THR10X.

[@matttornetta9049]

Cameron Cooper Thanks for replying. That little amp sounds great!

[@matttornetta9049]

Cameron Cooper your playing is great! i really enjoy watching and listening.

[@Urankar3]

AWESOME!!!

[@fronthorse]

sound top notch

[@benknapp6516]

The unexpected dog earned you a sub :)

[@runnershigh7573]

Hi Cameron....do you use sometimes a kemper profiler? Cheers Roger

[@vitocesa]

Great videos dude !