Ozzy Osbourne on Discovering Randy Rhoads, The Osbournes, and God: Back & Forth (Part 3/3)

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In this episode of Back & Forth Ozzy Osbourne speaks with his son Jack about how he discovered his legendary guitarists Randy Rhoads and Zakk Wylde, as well as the fame that followed the airing of his MTV reality show The Osbournes.
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[@joe4316]

It is a damn miracle that Ozzy is still alive.

[@cottontopp6400]

God is responsible for that but Isabella the lame brain don't think so

[@TheSixStringGuy]

Soak it in brother....we've lost so many Idols this past year. I hope he lives for eternity.

[@krustyassninja666]

No its a blessing he is still going. He is amazing and a gift to the world.

[@Farvaman423]

Joe R I don’t think any of us are prepared for the day he dies

[@josevelazquez2761]

Ozzy , Randy .. eternal thanx for bringing joy into our lives......

[@jamesk.2195]

Ozzy rules! People make fun of him, like the stuttering, stammering way he talks. But he's an intelligent and very quick witted, loveable, big hearted guy.

[@jms3460]

I know right the reason he talks like that is from his crazy years with black sabbath and how he was on drugs 24/7 with them

[@obezijana]

We make fun of him with all our love. English is not my native language but i speak english and cannot understand a half what he says often.

[@jms3460]

+obezijana lol true. It's mainly because of the drugs. I'm a huge Ozzy fan and he almost died of over doses back with black sabbath in the 70's

[@aandc2005]

Yep, couldn't have said it better myself!!!

[@tonymarinelli7303]

I friggin love Ozzy and when he was a young man he really was a good looking bastard and intelligent. I'm not gay, but he really was.

[@hershysquirts187]

Randy is up there with the big guys.

[@dylanbrookbank1935]

not even up there; he is there

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Dylan Brookbank yes I agree

[@naaveenmahadeshwar7889]

🙏

[@paul_grimsley]

Too right he is. Sadly though he’s not the only life the Osbourne’s have ruined or destroyed.

[@FutureLegend100]

Hell?

[@melaniewilliams1918]

I love that Jack is making memories with his dad.

[@Solus793]

real Sabbath / Ozzy fans have developed over the years, a special way of understanding every word from his mouth clearer than the finest crystal!

[@Twinklez63]

Yup lol been listening fotfor 40 yrs lol

[@qcfishing2946]

Meaning*

[@BigMikeBLFC]

I understand ever word he says

[@Allagi22]

I'm pretty sure the reason why I understand him well is because I speak fluent drunk lol.

[@Timmie999]

I use to watch the osbournes when i was little that's how i understand him so well

[@Superman_305]

Eventhough he's just interviewing his dad, jack is still the ultimate professional and just treating the interview as if he's just interviewing one of the greatest rockstars of all-time and in my opinion that makes jack just as awesome as his dad ozzy and I applaud him for that 👏👏👏👏.

[@MattKittredge2112]

I'll be honest...I could not stand Jack during the early - mid 2000's days, "The Osbournes" on MTV, etc....BUT....he has certainly grown to be a very well-spoken, respectable dude. Respect.

[@xwinglover]

I just realised it was Jack too. I agree man. The petulant boy became a man

[@samueltromp]

go back and look at Jack as a young kid, he was really just having fun on tv... He was into SOAD, Slipknot, RATM and Sabbath! He was just like any other rich white boy xD A cool one at that

[@Fizzy167]

matt k it was just the times we lived in, jackass was in its prime so everyone tried to be like them

[@seanmetal4138]

Unlike Kelly. I couldn't stand the Osbournes, and fuck Ozzy and Sabbath for how they treated Bill Ward!

[@gotcha373]

matt k ..Same here man, i figured he was just a spoiled little shit with a diamond spoon in his arse but here i am learning that time tested lesson to never judge a person to quickly especially a kid...

[@cubsblue9577]

In my opinion even dying at a horrible young age Randy Rhoads still in the circle of the greatest guitarists ever

[@calebbartlett367]

Don't worry Ozzy, Randy IS up there with the big guys despite dying at the age he did :)

[@calebbartlett367]

I regard him as #1 fuck top 5

[@someusername121]

Let's just hope he's not blowing him?

[@calebbartlett367]

lol true dat!!

[@maxmustardman298]

Caleb Bartlett as long as the big guys don't think what's that blonde chick doing up here ;)

[@hawghounders4558]

Caleb Bartlett exactly! Best guitarist to walk the earth

[@jillbean1969]

Love Randy Rhodes. I love how in another interview that oz gave he said “he wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Randy Rhodes.” Basically giving Randy tons of credit which makes me love ozzy more.

[@godlessrathead7292]

The man is fucking awesome... Jack is so grown up...and Randy, we fucking missed you...

[@timrhicks1234]

Ozzy is 100% genuinely appreciative with all the good in his life. A good man. Luv the Ozz :)

[@doomyman]

Ozzy is a great person, still humble, delightful and genuine albeit the enormous success he had. And I think he's very funny

[@unfpolar948]

Ozzy no worries Randy blew up the entire world with just 2 solos Crazy Train and Mr. Crowley not to mention the other songs he did

[@jayg5391]

That’s all we need to know then. He shredded.

[@Brandonheartsmaria]

@@jayg5391 It wasn't just the shredding. It was clean, fast, and the techniques were so ahead of his time. A true genius of both music and guitar. Then again, you probably know all of that 😅

[@keeganhughes7712]

@@Brandonheartsmaria little late but i don’t know solo is my favorite it is a masterpiece and then going back into the chorus with those fills after the solo is amazing

[@hitkid96]

notice how he said "had he hadn't be killed" 🔯 got him... Randy was truly special.

[@unknownpersons1498]

If you are suggesting illuminati killed him don't. A stupid pilot killed Randy and their stylist. Three people who died too soon, even the pilot/ bus driver didn't need to die. No one did that young.

[@donfalkiewicz6366]

I had the pleasure & lucky experience of seeing THE GOD OF GUITAR Mr. RANDY RHOADS ON MARCH 19TH 1982 IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. I had front-row directly in front of Randy and got some great pictures. It turned out being one month to the day before he tragically left this Earth. He's STILL my favorite guitarist to this day. R. I. P.

[@randallrhoads3271]

check your dates bro..Randy died on that day....

[@zafylo_]

I would love to see more interviews talking about Randy... Those 2 were amazing together. We miss you Randy. R.I.P.

[@TheFreshFootballer]

It's funny hearing his son speak because he constantly changes from British to American accents lol

[@PerCzech]

yep! :-) Kelly does that as well

[@stanleyhipkiss4690]

Yeah that will happen when you spend your entire life between two countries and inbetween british family and american freinds

[@AndreiB92]

gotta love ozzy man...such a simple yet wise soul, he always keeps it real

[@framedoc1]

I really admire the way Ozzy appreciates the things great things that have come into his life. Randy is obviously the #1 but he's always very appreciative of all the good fortune that has become him. Rock on Ozzy you ledgend!

[@mikemacdonald2032]

Just watched all of these, and surprisingly the thing that gets me the most is the fact of how great of an interviewer jack is! I realize it's easy to be comfortable with his father , but he's actually done a really great job

[@racedog19]

mike mac donald I agree. He's a great interviewer. Has just a slight accent and he's turned into a handsome young man. I was shocked. I have been an Oz fan for 44 years now.

[@Adideva3]

This convo with his son was awesome.

[@mikedregue]

I love Ozzy, I truly do. The man is an inspiration, I love his music but that's not the only reason. I feel as if I can see bits of myself in his personality and seeing him keeping on and putting up the good fight makes me want to do the same. \m/

[@codythompson759]

mikedregue Amen dude. I couldn't agree more. He's an inspiration. Keep fighting the good fight my man.

[@JohnAPrescott]

Ok, Jack. Please get your mom and dad on the ball and get with Bob Daisley and let him release the Holy Grail tapes with Randy. I mean come on 280 mill net worth is more than plenty. Get to it! PLEASE, Randy's fans deserve this and the Ozzy fans that's supported him through the years!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!

[@Wagoo]

while we're on the subject Bob has the tapes from Bark at the Moon & The Ultimate Sin too.. would love to hear those also one day in a different package :)

[@Raynadelic]

Randy was one of the best! I've always been able to understand every word Ozzy says! I find that quite amusing!!!

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

ARDETHA I understand him perfectly

[@carrie3982]

Same. My dad spoke like him but he had a stutter as well

[@NeshiePeshie]

Love Ozzy. He transcends musical genres and is so funny and honest. He is a British national treasure.

[@surfer2696]

it's nice that your son takes an interest to be a part of your life as well as to interview

[@rstarguitar5350]

I remember the day Diary of a Madman came out. It feels like yesterday we bought it the day it came out and me and my friends went home and jammed it we could not believe Randy Rhoads playing and his sound . We were all truly lovers of Ozzy Osbourne we were happy for him honestly we loved him then and we love him now we all wanted the best for him and that’s what Randy was they’ll never be another Randy Rhoads and I will never be another Ozzy

[@bluenoiser]

what a great father son chat and relationship!

[@hardcoredemise]

I remember hearing ozzy at age 6 and I loved it. I still love ozzy. He sings from the heart and he is very down to earth. Hopefully I can meet him. His music has got me through so much. Thanks ozzy!

[@richardharmon647]

It's amazing if you interview Ozzie he's totally incoherent but put them on a stage with music and all of a sudden he's extremely coherent

[@lorrieannshaw3293]

I really missed Ozzy's videos and personality....always & forever a Prince.....

[@psutter777]

Jack? Brilliant interview, I must say. Just brilliant. Thanks, man.

[@BastardBassistTV]

OZZY!!! Randy IS up there with "the big guys" as you put it.

[@Aaron22675]

I think every kid should interview their mum and dad, great insight thx

[@IrishAndy85]

I love this man to the moon and back. I live for his music and his wonderful stories. Ozzy is my hero he's a wonderful human being. He deserves a knighthood

[@stillnessinmovement]

priorities. "when I got money from music, I could buy cigarettes, dope, buy beers...and a car and a home" first things first, eh ozzy?

[@StephenMykal]

Ozzy and young thug could have a conversation for hours fully understanding each other

[@Noisey]

Ozzy speaks with his son Jack about how he discovered his legendary guitarists Randy Rhoads and Zakk Wylde. Watch Part 1: bit.ly/1yNlbZ3 Watch Part 2: bit.ly/1tEtkdQ

[@psutter777]

Thank you for the links, Noisey!

[@ley98]

+Noisey funny he didn't mention jake e lee

[@Sira1973]

Agree

[@MonkyMonk729]

"When I walk down the street and people recognize me I get pissed off. When I walk down the street and people DON'T recognize me I get pissed off as well." Classic Ozzy.

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Lightning stuck finding Randy, then lightning struck twice with Jake. And that was the his most iconic era.

[@michaelsilverstein8567]

Not only is Randy easily up there with the all time greats, hes probably giving them guitar lessons.

[@hozaifamuhammad260]

Ozzy is a legend

[@Downsies3834]

There is a live version of Mr. Crowley that I found on here. Randy on guitar, Rudy Sarzo on bass, and Tommy Aldridge on drums. Funny thing with Rudy is he had two bands he played with at the same time for a while. And Tommy played, toured and recorded with everyone in music at some point. The four of them sounded extremely tight and Randy's playing and his look of joy is what rock and metal music is all about. He got it. And he took it with him, hopefully. Fucking makes you cry.

[@D40Oz1]

2:53 about having a routine, what he said just opened my eyes it’s so true!

[@toddmoll4801]

I love Ozzy and his family. I have rocked out to his music since i was little. He is an icon and an inspiration to many around the globe. People sure love to poke fun at his misfortunes, I guess none of those people have ever made mistakes in their life. As Ozzy would say "Fuck off". Find something better to do with your time, do something thats going to make a positive difference in the world. I hope Ozzy is blessed with health and happiness.

[@justinthymes5680]

That was really cool. Thanks for sharing the vid w/ us all.

[@richardbinder9662]

Thank you Ozzy for all of your great music and all the talented musicians that contributed . You and Sharon are great parents in my eyes. Jack and Kelly are very bright and intellectual people. And Amy who stays out of the spotlight. Say what you will about Sharon but she had to deal with the crazy music biz as one of the only women managers in heavy metal. Very tough job. Randy Rhoads will always be on my playlist.

[@montephantom]

Discovered Black Sabbath when i was 15 (nearly 32 now). I had just plowed through my Beatles collection when all of a sudden my dad walks into my room holding a Black Sabbath record. "I think you're ready for this" is all he said as the first bit of Fairiez Wear Boots started blaring through the speakers. Ive been hooked ever since.

[@raedavis1697]

Ozzy is an absolute legend, absolutely love him.

[@brannonmcclure6970]

Ozzy you have the best original metal sound to ever come out...you and randy.

[@GhettoGinny]

Randy is not only up there on the mountain with the 'Big Guys', Randy is the Mountain those Bigs Guys stand upon. And Bob Daisley, Lee Kerslake & Don Airey deserve the same respect but are forgotten about. It was Bob Daisely that wrote most of Blizzard of Oz.

[@Spookje09]

True words! Daisley also wrote Diary of a Madman. His book is a fun read!

[@mrs.6813]

Love this interview. Felt a pinch at the beginning on what Ozzy said about the heights Randy could have attained had he be living today.

[@rbilleaud]

Now there's an interesting tidbit I didn't know about before, that Dana Strum introduced Ozzy to Randy. Dana Strum later ended up with Slaughter, which I thought was another one of those underrated 80s bands.

[@orejotus]

ozzy is the real deal i love the way he handled the world and he still smokin!!!

[@Hailnut]

that smile when he says it was the force! hes so funny.

[@robinginnkennamore8371]

I have loved his music from the first time I ever heard him! My brother introduced Ozzy’s music to me when I was 12 and later on he started to call me sweetleaf and I would call him iron man. I’m hoping that he outlives us all!

[@rebelrocker3743]

I love jack and ozzy together !! RIP RANDY

[@anthonyonorato9354]

I appreciate this interview with Ozzie and his son it’s awesome!!

[@craigbuchan]

i saw sabbath live last year and they where AMAZING, long live ozzy

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Oz has got to be the number 1 cool fathers. He is talking one to one with Jack and no trace of anything but human to human!

[@faithandpractice]

"I truly believe that if he hadn't of died that he would have been right up there with the bug guys" Looks like Ozzy is still high. Hey Ozzy, NEWS FLASH! Randy IS up there with the bug guys and we all thank you for introducing him to us.

[@jnixa1010]

Ozzy is top 3 metal vocalist and probably greatest metal frontman of all time

[@rohantiwari7801]

😆No.

[@cactuscreekoutfitters]

I love every story ozzy can share

[@andloveisallyouneed]

Such intelligent and empathetic questions from Jack, also considering he must know all this.

[@GibsonBuck]

Loved it, Sabbath and Ozzy are essentials. Thank for the music and opening my eyes.

[@CMustaine-ky5hv]

Ozzy had one of the greatest bands ever!Ozzy Randy Tommy Rudy.We love you all.GOATS and Legends

[@RTOneZer0]

To his credit, even when he was drunk and drugged, Ozzy still recognized a once-in-a-lifetime great talent auditioning in from of him.

[@mcfcguvnors]

love these talks jack has a way of getting a good convo out of his dad,hes a good lad

[@TheErikBallew]

That, No More Tours, tour was my fist Concert!! Red Rock's Colorado. With Ugly Kid Joe, and Slaughter. I was 10 years old!! WOOT!!

[@raider7829]

Ozzy is amazing. Down to earth! Easy to chat with. Hes funny to. I just love him Sharon and the kids! All grown up into great adults. ❤

[@franciegibbs1404]

best smile ever

[@Barn3yRS]

Very Good Interview!

[@BetoAzamar]

I love to see them together, It´s cool that they have a good relationship.

[@richardcarchia7037]

OZZY RANDY is right up on the top and everyone else is under him get it right!

[@jimmypinch]

great interview, great guys

[@georgemorris4142]

only stayed 2 listen to him talk about randy, I liked jake also.

[@peanutbutterisfu]

Im not a big fan of Ozzy’s music or even a big Randy fan at that but as a musician I respect anything that’s good even if it’s something I don’t listen to often. It almost pisses me off when people say guys like Randy that died young but made a huge impact on music were underrated or didn’t make their mark. Here we are nearly 40 years later, rock stations across the globe still play Randy’s music. When you hear a song he played guitar on you just know it’s randy. He died young, yes but he left a HUGE mark in rock and roll history that will forever be remembered. People with 60 year careers have not made the impact that Randy did with his short career. Rip Randy

[@chrisridenhour]

I really enjoyed this interview.. after I turned on the subtitles :)

[@daviniabrady8863]

When he said he had nothing to get up for I was thinking hello to get up for your beautiful kids my god! when he said that jacks face went abit sad. Poor guy they all went through a lot with Ozzy’s drug & alchoal abuse. Look how beautiful and loving jack turned out bless him.

[@timrhicks1234]

Genuine down to earth man. The Ozz rocks!

[@roxannemoser]

I thought Jack was a brat during the show, but he sure has grown into a great man, who loves his family! It's awesome to see!

[@martinlehfeldt6916]

Randy Rhoads is a beautiful musician.

[@kevinray7237]

I was at a Ozzy Concert in Evansville Indiana and actually met Ozzy in a one on one encounter and it was an awesome meeting

[@dbxniker7484]

this was a chill interview

[@marceloazeredo6955]

Randy Rhoads faz parte da santíssima Trindade da Guitarra... e isso com tão somente dois álbuns. Long live Randy!!!

[@leetrent747]

FROM 92 to 94...I remember you being....OZZY "FUCKED UP!" HAHAHAHHAAHAH

[@patrickrandall5043]

Randy IS up there with the greats

[@Mandie-Ozzy-Superfan]

Randy was great at that young age...imagine what he would be like today....🤗 RIP 🎸 Randy

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

God LOVES Ozzy. Peace. Rxx

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

.... NOT war !!!!

[@nocomment1469]

great head of hair for someone who took so many uppers and lack of sleep for so long

[@lemonpi3386]

Randy was a god.... Ozzy paying proper respect, great guy. Jack looks waaaay better too now, good for them!

[@shaywalters7807]

Dana strum is an awesome bassist He and Vinnie vincent were pals until the end of the band when Mark Slaughter and Dana formed Slaughter... And Randy was a HELLLL of a guitar player🎸🎸🎸🎸🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🖤😔😔😔 God rest his soul

[@jasminazitnik5808]

Super! Thank You Ozzy and Jack!

[@XxUndeadXTacoXx]

Ozzy made a Star Wars joke, I love it!

[@timudig1964]

That is one of the best ozzy interviews ever.

[@songoflovemetalofficial]

Randy one of the best

[@D-Man_Jam]

Bless whoever wrote the English Subtitles.

[@tomdodds9694]

Love Ozzy Osbourne and Tom is. a big fan of him since black Sabbath.

[@ines_plotine]

Wow Ozzy thank you !!