Quiet Riot's Rudy Sarzo & Anthrax's Frank Bello (Part 1) | Metalhead To Head | Fuse

Rudy Sarzo, bassist for Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and many more, sits down with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello for an intimate chat about their writing process and the legacy of Ronnie James Dio. Part 2: www.fuse.tv/videos/2014/05/met...
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[@MatrixRZ5]

Rudy Sarzo is such a versatile bass player and so wise.

[@wseeback]

Frank Bello is a NATURAL at this. He NEEDS to do interviews. Just like this. He asks all the right questions from a musicians perspective, flawlessly. He's MADE for this.

[@heatherwright3981]

I concur...met Frank at a clinic in ATL 2 yrs ago... his rapport with people, and how he interacts with them is classic. He should interview people all the time, or for that matter write for music magazines!

[@soeffingwhat]

They forgot that Bello played Bass for Helmet for a while in 2004.

[@WeTubule]

Def does ask inspired questions. Just wish he'd wait for Rudy to answer before he fires off another question. At times I wondered if the answers got edited out.

[@KTF0]

Well he's a fan. Makes it easy.

[@LRS905]

"I am so jealous of what you´ve done..." "You have been with Anthrax, come on!!" ha ha, I like the mutual respect here.

[@mantelmann13]

I saw a lot of Metalhead to Head Episodes where the two protagonists just had a bad chemistry and it created some kind of vicarious embarrassment watching them pretending to be nice and interested. But these two guys here fit together really good. It was fun. Good mood.

[@rayh7046]

mantelmann13 The one with alex scolnick and micheal sweet, sweet kept looking at alex like alex was an idiot and that sweet didn't want to be there. Sweet actually came across to me as he was better than alex.

[@geomusicmove]

To me this was the best of these video series. They're genuine, no silly competence, jealousy, show off kind of thing. I'm a guitar player but bassists are the coolest guys in rock music.

[@billhogue9523]

As a bass player I could watch this all day! Both of these guys are so underated!

[@britishboxer6875]

Bill Hogue both? I heard if RUDY, his techs are batter then the other Frank guy

[@dennisperin2989]

Rudy Sarzo signed my Angus T shirt at the Guitars Under The Stars fest... love this man, he was the Rent A Bassists of the early 80’s. Awesomely poinant player... my fav today Justin Chanceller Tool...

[@jennifersullivan2627]

I absolutely have so much respect for Rudy Sarzo. Love this interview.

[@Kalepherion]

In high school I wrote for the for the news paper. I wrote many articles and stories, but my main contribution was always an article on heavy metal bands, either a live review or on an album. I got this crazy idea to interview a band, and had just bought Quiet Riot's Metal Health. I asked my teacher if I could use the school phones to set up an interview, he laughed and said I would fail, it was challenge accepted at that point. I called the label in New York, they directed me to another location in LA, I called there and after several more calls, I had it set up, an interview with Quiet Riot in Salinas California. Meeting all of them back stage was overwhelming. I recall Rudy Sarzo was so different backstage, quiet, and drained by his show. Frankie Banali who was a ball of energy, was drinking from a Coors Light can, and Rudy asked if he could have some. Frankie grinned and handed him the can. Rudy tipped the can, his face turned red and he nearly spit out what he eventually swallowed. He turned to Frankie and asked "What's in this?" Frankie grinning said "JD Light" having snaked the opening act's JD and poured it into the empty beer can. Rudy was gracious as was the whole band to a high school kid who managed to get an interview. I was and am a fan of his playing, but because of that night, I truly respect him as a person. Great interaction on this, thanks for bringing back such a great memory.

[@BBEDrummerAK]

I didn't realize just how sweet and engaging Frank Bello is! I guess its just a given that everyone involved in Anthrax are just good dudes!

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Everybody that's giving Rudy flack...he never once says that he created the bass lines in Ozzy's band. He talks about learning the bass lines...not creating the bass lines. Rudy is a good bass player and a class act.

[@britishboxer6875]

He aint no Jacko so..give pretty boy some slag yo!

[@stuckie3916]

Didn’t know anybody was. Common knowledge is that it was Bob Daisley.

[@freddyferrillo9704]

Frankie is a better player on bass. But they're both great inspiring people. Thats my opinion. I don't think Rudy sucks or anything. He don't. But Frankie is just a better and more aggressive player. And they both know it here.

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

@@stuckie3916 read down the comments.

[@carlbullaro7616]

Rudy stolen valor sarzo..... Poor Kelli and Bob

[@Eric-steele]

its a real shame Bob Daisley gets forgotten in all of this

[@julianpardovaron3200]

Rudy Sarzo and Frank Bello are amazing bass players

[@mikenicholson1505]

Rudy sarzo is one of tje greatest as well. Man what an amazing career. Hes played with some of the best and his bass playing always added to the song and he could hang with the best of them and always fit in perfectly

[@mikenicholson1505]

Frankie bello such a sweet genuine guy. Always respectful. Met him a few times amazing guy

[@enginemaster01]

I love the mutual respect they have for each other great bass players

[@SFGFoxhound1986]

Frank is dead on about his clinics. I'm a guitarist, not a bassist, but I like Anthrax so I went to one he did at Sam Ash in Edison, NJ. First off, he's pretty much the nicest fuckin' guy around(that's how we talk around this area. Adding a "fuckin'" in the middle of saying how nice a person is means a lot.) So he gets on stage and he jammed on a few Anthrax songs, talked about how he never uses a pick except for the intro to Got the Time, but he spent more time going "this is why I wanted to play this part." He played some song off of Spreading the Disease which I don't remember the name of because I've never owned that album and before he played along he said "ok, there's three bassists that I was trying to emulate. Geezer Butler, Geddy Lee," and some third one I don't remember. And he told us all about which part was which, then walked around and personally gave everybody a t-shirt for whatever Zoom product was new at the time and signed everyone's poster. Then got back on stage and jammed with anyone who would go until the manager literally stopped him. The highlight was this little kid, maybe 7 or 8, who wanted to play drums to Raining Blood by Slayer. He played like you would imagine a 7 year old would, but Frankie was trying his best to jam along with him and really make it a moment. Seriously, the nicest "big" musician I've ever met. Frankie is awesome, people.

[@geomusicmove]

The third one was Steve Harris from Iron Maiden man.

[@ericwhittle3951]

Nice try, Bello.

[@SFGFoxhound1986]

Well, I was kinda drinking and typing while he was talking so I missed that part. So there. I figured it would be a guy from the generation before Harris, like Geezer and Geddy. And I'm totally not Frank Bello, if that's what you're implying. I'll take his bank account and gigs though.

[@creamysauce7966]

He’s my favorite. I wanna be like him. Always love that guy.

[@arnoldjones]

What an interesting conversation and great couple of guys!

[@ConspireToConspire]

Frank Bello is so italian lol I love it

[@sds4life17]

Ardell Gough Cuban people are pretty much the same, They Talk alot with their hands in this case just look at Rudy who's cuban descent Lol

[@clintzuleger8918]

He could have been on “The Sopranos”. He could be on that Sopranos prequel show.

[@mikenicholson1505]

I love the mutual respect these two bass legends have for each other. Two of the best in music

[@wseeback]

It is genuinely enjoyable watching Frank do this.

[@simplelife1966]

Rudy is the first bass player that I ever took notice of.there was always something about his playing that fascinated me.

[@crotchknockerx5730]

its the way he licks his bass, right?

[@weirdlysawbones8547]

After being someone who has enjoyed Frank and Rudy's performances for 30+ years it"s nice to see the two of them hang together while being relaxed and interested in what each other has too say. It's awesome to see people that I grew up as a fan of and listen to them interact and how they carry themselves in the real world as apposed to whatever perceived image that I developed of such people while growing up in an age when magazines pictorials, music videos and live shows were all I had to go by.

[@KingAceHernandez1291]

put in alex Webster from cannibal corpse and steve harris from iron maiden that would be awesome

[@guitariffic]

I got goosebumps when they talked about Dio. These 2 are very awesome dudes. And what an amazing man Dio.

[@bo0tsy1]

All 4 feet of him, dude was short.

[@jlarsena]

Yes he was and Randy Rhodes too! 2 Legends forever.

[@bo0tsy1]

jlarsena Ronnie James Dio 3'6". RIP

[@jlarsena]

bo0tsy1 He was 5'3", not a midget.

[@lordberly]

+jlarsena lol i think he was jokinh

[@gerardoneri5115]

What a pair of good ole humble blocks and musicians. True gentleman. Pleasure to watch

[@chrisf6216]

Thank you fuse !! This is an incredible all around: musicians, speakers, chemistry, insights, stories, etc.

[@seanwheeler7333]

2 of the greatest Metal bass players of ALL TIME right there.

[@sds4life17]

I saw Rudy with Whitesnake back in the 80's and it was such a thrill to see him play live with my Hero Ronnie James Dio during the Master of the moon tour in 2004! Rudy was the master, he played with the best of the best!

[@GlennJimenez]

“I focus on whatever the drums are doing” Not everyone might like this level of “restriction”... but your band will sound AWESOME!

[@TheZeke1970]

This is awesome. Their passion and energy for their art and instrument is undeniable.

[@s3xinv3gas]

Damn! Great guys! Smooth talking! Instantly like em both!

[@mikenicholson1505]

So much respect from these two amazing players. Would love to see some kind of collaboration with them. Imagine the music they could make

[@leesantos9711]

Two great musicians . Rudy does not age !

[@Footy_Fan]

I love both of these guys. They are both so humble for being so gifted.

[@Louisvilleslugger11]

Two awesome and really talented dudes

[@drum911]

Frank Bello is such a rad dude.

[@mikenicholson1505]

I'm sad cause I never got the chance to see dio live. Seen KZbin video and he was amazing. Like Rudy said dio at his worst is better than 99% at their best

[@LRS905]

Love that Peavey Rudy Sarzo bass. I remember one in my local music store, hanging from the ceiling and expensive as heck for a 15 year old kid. No one purchased it because some idiot dropped it when taking it from the ceiling rack, and had this serious bump near the lower strap button (it fell on its butt). Every time I went there I lusted for it. For almost 6 years it stood there, no one wanted it, and when I was 21 I saved enough (working during vacations) to get it. I went to the store, damn bass was not on the rack, and when I asked, salesman says "Ah, a young kid took it last week"...

[@sleeplvss]

Fuck, this story is sad

[@Afurthyclays]

Them damn young "trust fund" kids! Sorry to hear that. Story of my life, really. :(

[@gonget]

Your story makes me somewhat happy (certainly not for your lose) I really only thought that crap happened to me. Bet that shit really has no idea what he got.

[@wayne6777]

Oh man that’s rough. Still a cool story though. Did you ever find one?

[@rocknrollrecovery7402]

oh i just stumbled across this now metal head to metal head this is awesome!!!!

[@crystalnicholson6176]

Rudy sarzo is a damn great bass player but also no ego. Top notch person

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Pretty hard not to like Frank Bello. What a genuine, down to earth person.

[@metalinyourhead3604]

Am I really seeing this? One of the guys from the big 4 (who all hate glam bands) playing with Rudy Sarzo (who has played in several glam bands) and their getting along well? Fantastic!!!

[@mikenicholson1505]

Frankie Bello is an interesting and smart guy. Love his interviews.

[@bbbbbbbb723]

two really cool guys..and great musicians!!!

[@MorbidThrasher666]

2 of my fav metal bass players. I cant believe Rudy lived in my city of Hialeah Florida

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

Rudy doesn't look a day over 50

[@mikenicholson1505]

He got to share the stage with dio. Wow what a career

[@Afurthyclays]

2 guys I would love to hang out & have a beer with! Just decent human beings. Watched the whole thing.

[@mikenicholson1505]

Frankie bello talks about the greatness of other bass players but he is to humble to include himself. He is a great bass player as well. Frankie your one of the greatest bass players too

[@danielmckay6000]

Superb interview!

[@deBebbler]

Toward the end of the video, Rudy mentioned playing with Frank at Castle Farms, which is where I saw my first show. I saw Ozzy, but it was with Geezer on bass, not Rudy.

[@michaelfabian2401]

Love this series!

[@summermalik9931]

Rudy's laugh made my day

[@vinceruland9236]

Rudy has always been one of my favorite bassists.

[@Harcix]

Slappin` da bass

[@weebhub1234]

Can't stop watching

[@sanchz1111]

when you gonna get Glenn Tipton on here???

[@uplaywithfire]

yeah tipton and joe perry. now that would be interesting since they both come from the same school of rock with the same influences.

[@nicolesmrekar5866]

***** Not so much......Tipton has classical training and is a metal guitarist....

[@britishboxer6875]

Glen and Kk Downing ?

[@DanielCastillo-cn3pp]

Tommy Aldrich is the man !!!

[@MhadPheeGFYS]

These are great!

[@MhadPheeGFYS]

I think all drummers wish they played bass Or wish they knew more.. I know 9000 drummers and strummers

[@mantelmann13]

"When we recorded Speak of the Devil..." unbelievable. ^^

[@davidparr9353]

Rudy walked by and said nice bass to me at namm 2017 Anaheim complimenting my work. thanks Rudy parrs guitars

[@jorgepaul5049]

Frank its like me if i have the chance to interview one of my heroes ex. nicko mcbrain i will ask him details..how he played the song waste years intro ?

[@brokenteethalbumreviews5388]

Wow Rudy's tone 😍😍😍

[@katkal3]

holy shit i always remember rudy for ozzy and quiet riot but didnt remember he was in whitsnake. damn hes had an interesting career

[@sds4life17]

katkal3 Wow dude..You dont remember Rudy on Whitesnake? It was 1987 when Whitesnake made a comeback and had like 5 Mtv videos playing every 1/2 hour lol. He also Toured with Dio in 2004!

[@Headbanger9000]

awesome!

[@sfmikica]

link for part 2 please!

[@chadbarker4023]

Love Rudy!

[@Shannonrenees]

Me to , he’s amazing on that bass to.

[@brokenteethalbumreviews5388]

Fuck I love Rudy's tone!!!

[@ronnorman7862]

love it great people. again love it.

[@magus_211]

What pedal is Rudy using? His bass sounds cool

[@kingvkelly2313]

so rocknroll

[@Joe35906]

What bass is Frank Bello playing? Anybody knows? Thanks !..!

[@mikebajista]

Two monsters together...does any one know what brand is the bass that Frank is playing?

[@ghettoprime4681]

Yeah, It's a carlo robelli. I just happened to have the same one as the one in the video

[@mikebajista]

Thanks man! it's a beautiful bass!

[@NewGamer101]

so who is the metalhead here

[@saltpeter7429]

Frank Bello. Killer bass player. Dudes on this comment thread claiming he shouldn't be up there with Rudy are perceptualy impaired . Anthrax didnt have hits, they were more like Maiden or Mercyful Fate or ... you know what I mean, big colorful catalogue with a fan base that stretches back a couple of decades, but not on the cover of the magazine. Monster rhythm section, He and his uncle Charlie have been likened to being the Fleetwood Mac of heavy metal, tighter than a #@%@. I am always happy to see shows that feature Frank, if you have not heard him please pick an Anthrax song and listen.

[@NikkieRoxxx]

What basses do they hold??

[@ashzole]

How about CC Deville and Yngwie Malmstein?

[@ryandeanlindgren9054]

cool

[@Joe35906]

What's the Rush tune that Frank plays?

[@char345]

Freewill

[@Joe35906]

@@char345 Oh thanks that's a beautiful song!!

[@GT-1902]

Frank Bello \m/

[@davidnesbitt1608]

what a mean doco.

[@taniabergau5215]

❤

[@markovisic7244]

Frank dude! And Lemmy?

[@jam3407]

Frank bello should be cooking a fine italinan meal while talking

[@NickMcRyan]

Rodolfo Maximiliano Sarzo Lavieille Grande Ruiz Payret y Chaumont..... I think it was the right move to shorten it to Rudy Sarzo. Lol

[@buhyeah69]

Are you hearing that chewing sound around 17 to 18 minutes? What?

[@chrishroom1]

I wonder if Rudy could possibly be a 'hand actor'....

[@mwsdh]

bob daisley......

[@TheLordGoat]

frank was high

[@nds84]

frank cocain bello jajaja uffff

[@gnisnot]

Rudy didn't write shit while with Ozzy...He was trying his best to cover Bob Daisleys work...

[@sds4life17]

Ed Tee So fucking what? What did Ozzy ever wrote? In Sabbath Gezzer wrote all the songs that became hits, and every song that became hits on Ozzy's solo band not one was written by Ozzy and thats a Fact!

[@Cru16saders]

Frank still looks like he's 20 something.

[@sumanmurali85]

Ruuuuuddddyyyy

[@sasquatchize]

,,,

[@bluespig1]

Why doesn't Rudy mention BOB DAISLEY who wrote Blizzard of ozz and played all the bass on it and Diary of a madman? He admits he couldn't play it like the record but won't admit it was Bob's playing he can't reproduce. What's up Rudy, are you jealous that Bob is a better player, song writer etc? Very poor form. KZbin Ozzy at saltlake city to watch Bob Daisly with Tommy and Jake E Lee.

[@earld158]

He didn't admit he couldn't play like him. he said he couldn't reproduce the bass lines note for note because he was playing with a different drummer who was playing it a little different and he had to alter the lines to lock in tight with the drummer. Daisley is bad ass. Rudy is right there with him. One of the best in the business. Daisly played with a pick which made it easier to hit some very fast triplets and 16th notes that may have been tough with finger style which Rudy primarily does but it wouldn't surprise me if sarzo could do it finger style. He is very very underrated. Lee Kerslake was playing with Ozzy when Daisley recorded those albums so thats what he was referring to. Different drummer which required some slight modifications . Daisley even altered his original bass lines when drummers started changing

[@britishboxer6875]

i dont think Rudy should of bothered with this interview, if anything Rudy should interview cool people like Ashely Reeve etc, this NY bass bum is not anywhere near Rudy's caliber.

[@douglawson8937]

farts in rudy's general direction...

[@MrDanostar]

All those Amazing bass lines from Ozzy's albums are composed and played by Bob Daisley.. Sad to hear this guy pretend he had something to do with those bass lines..pathetic

[@lemmykilmister4919]

Sarzo never said he wrote them. Sarzo played his heart out with Ozzy. Randy wanted him in that band.

[@TheMilford]

Need to get Bob Daisley on here!