Randy Rhoads - History Of His Guitars

[@douglassloan6831]

This is a really great breakdown of the guitars that were in Randy's arsenal. I was fortunate enough to be a student of his for about 3 years up until he left to work with Ozzy. He and I often spoke about gear, as I was and am to this day completely gear obsessed. He loved that Les Paul as it played incredibly well and sounded fantastic with his seemingly one of a kind MXR Distortion plus.. The Les Paul was like a log, very heavy and bulky. If memory serves, most of the yellowing also came from the fact that he smoked non stop and was cooped up in a tiny teaching studio all week. I was just starting to collect guitars at the time and when I would bring something in with a Floyd Rose or even a Bigsby on it, he would want to trade and he would play that for the lesson and I would play the Les Paul. He often lamented the fact that the Les Paul didn't have a tremolo on it and to install one would ruin the guitar, if it would work at all. I feel like that was the reason for the shift to the others that he played with Ozzy. He really wanted that ability to manipulate notes and the Paul just couldn't do it. Anyway, sorry for rambling on. Randy was an amazing teacher and a funny, sarcastic, brilliant virtuoso. I still think about the guy every time I pick up a guitar, which is pretty much every day. Thanks again for the great video, brother.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

how lucky were you to have been a student of his.....amazing seeing his legacy grow 4 decades later. Hopefully Bob releases those holy grail tapes

[@raycioe1799]

Excellent story! Thanks for sharing

[@Ktakly]

One mistake in this presentation. Claims that Randy started a relationship with Grover Jackson in the late eighties. Randy passed on March 19 1982.

[@andrewpappas9311]

RIP Randy, one of the greatest metal guitarists who left us way too young…

[@TheGuitarShow]

Amen

[@ElsewhereMind2676]

He didn't leave, he was taken out of someone else's stupidity.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@ElsewhereMind2676 the stupidity of the pilot and the stupidity of Sharon osbourne she does not fire Lee and Bob this never happens.

[@williammontgomery8483]

I remembered a couple of other guitars: -He had a Gibson/Japanese copy acoustic 12 string. I'm pretty sure it was a copy, but it was used on some tracks. Randy used MULTIPLE chord voicings on "Revelation..." and "Goodbye..." in particular. -'57 (?) 3 pup Gibson "Black Beauty" Les Paul. RR had recently started collecting. I may remember others. If I get a chance I'll go through my many RR books to see what I can find. On another note, despite what EVH said Randy never stated that he got everything from him. In fact, Randy lamented having to tap during his solo. He said that he did it because "that's what the kids want(ed) to hear." He also said (regarding his solo during the concert) that if he was really going to 'show what he could do' he would bring out a chair and acoustic guitar. It's pretty obvious where his head was musically.

[@funhistory]

Excellent overall presentation, Ramon! I attended Randy's Greensburg guitar seminar in Feb. '82, & now regret not asking him where he got his white/blonde LP. He was very casual allowing us kids to hold & play it (though I respectfully declined).

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks so much indeed that's much appreciated! Great you met the legend!!!

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

you declined holding his guitar? wtf/.... I presume you have heard that seminar on youtube? the guy who recorded the seminar is in the legacy group

[@funhistory]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Yes, have heard it & have an archive of 18 photos from that day (1 of which shows me) plus 3 of my own I've never posted online. I was in the 1st session sitting directly in front of him (only 3 seats in the 1st row) & when it ended, I asked for his pick (an ordinary Fender M), & asked him to hold his guitar sideways so I could see its action (gap between strings & frets). Instead, he said, "Here, you can play it yourself" because other people were lining up for autographs. In hindsight, he was asking me a favor to get the guitar out of the way; but for me, it was an overwhelming honor, & I simply felt unworthy to touch it & risk dropping it.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@funhistory come to the legacy page and post the pics...

[@raycioe1799]

How do I find the legacy page??

[@JeffNease-c2j]

A beautiful soul, a beautiful spirit, a beautiful person, RandyRhoads Left us sway, too young, very sad, ending to his life, and it didn’t have to be 😇🎸🎸😇

[@TheGuitarShow]

Amen

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

The best guitar player ever. RIP RRs. ❤

[@mickhill6972]

RIP. Randy. Amazing Player.Great Info Cheers 🙏🆒️

[@martinclayton7260]

Randy Rhodes was one of my favourite guitarist's, he was just unbelievable. I've seen a picture of him using a Fender Stratocaster as well?

[@ninevoltromeo]

*Rhoads That strat wasn't his-- it belonged to a QR roadie. There's also pics floating around the internet of him with a Dean V-- that belonged the guitarist in Kevin Dubrow's solo band.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

he did use that in the studio

[@williampayne7678]

I've been waiting for this. Amazing Guitarist

[@TheGuitarShow]

Amen

[@deepthund]

The guitar at 3:07 is a LP jr that was owned by the roadie for Quiet Riot Harold. Harold also owns that one brown strat that Randy is playing during time in the studio. The picture was taken by Ron Sobol and is featured in Ron's book Randy Rhoads The Quiet Riot Years.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Many thanks for the info

[@imannonymous7707]

Randy's black sg special may have been painted white and refitted,randy seemed to upgrade components from time to time. But i hardly have the privilage of knowing randy or the answer. Great vid

[@strat0871]

Thanks Ramon.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Pleasure bro

[@sam_uelson]

There was a recreation of the polkadot V made for Randy's brother by ormsby guitars; it had Randy's thumbnail encased in resin in the headstock

[@williammontgomery430]

FWIW: the pin stripes on the white Jackson are purple, not black. This was mentioned in a story about Mike Shannon (& ??) studying/measuring it before Jackson released the limited edition recreation. He also had a '50s (?) Strat. It somehow got sold to Traci Guns..I THINK. It was definitely a guitarist from a California metal band.. Randy is shown recording with it during BoO/DoaMM. If my memory is accurate, Randy is pictured with it on an inner sleeve of "Tribute." -50s Gibson (O1??) acoustic. There are probably others...

[@atteljas]

I read somewhere in internet that Randy bought prior to his death two vintage stratocasters somewhere in deep south. Writer was a guy who sold guitars to Randy and he want to very detailed

[@williammontgomery430]

​@atteljas There are pics of RR playing a natural finish (brown) Strat. It had the pickup selector changed to mini toggle switchs. This somehow was sold to a local CA guitarist. I have no idea how; Randy's family made a point of keeping EVERYTHING. In fact I believe that they won't allow anyone to even play them. They want Randy to be the last person to play it. Perhaps someone stole it after he died? IDK...he recorded with a Strat, but I don't think that he toured with it.

[@Hitemwhereithurtss]

Rip legend

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

RIP Randy!!🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@TonyP-te7ye]

Great show about RR guitars! Much appreciated

[@TheGuitarShow]

Pleasure

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

absolutely legend he is really responsible for Jackson Guitars becoming a force in the 80s, a fateful meeting on December 23, 1980 between Grover Jackson and an unknown Randy Rhoads at that time changed history Highly recommend the Original Charvel Gang doc

[@ManuelFernandez-h2x]

😎👍🎶🎶 got to see Randy Rhodes six times in concert. Great show all the time.- then when he passed away, Brad Gillis stepped in to finish a tour-Brad Gillis is a great guitar player but at that time he could not do Randy’s solos I still remember that in Irvine Meadows, California 😮

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks for the comment

[@johnriley8314]

I also remember it,as the TRAGIC ACCIDENT happened right before he came to Charlotte NC.....and yeah, OZZY N BRAD GILLIS....WOWWWW is bout all to that... had to Play BLACK SABBATH SONGS -- SPEAK OF THE DEVIL ALBUM -- No ST. RHOADS FOR DAMN SURE.....I missed Randy by 2 months or so I think... AWFUL !! MY INSPIRATION TO WANNA PLAY GUITAR 🎸😊 !!! RIP RANDY.....GONE MAYBE --- FORGOTTEN -- NEVER !!!!! ❤

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

damn how lucky were you...6 times, good call. Brad is really good I would not put him in the great category with Rhoads or EvH

[@jonnybeck6723]

Thanx Goose... That wuz very cool

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks 🙏 Jonny

[@JamesZiegler-p2z]

Randy could have played a cigar box guitar w/ a humbucker and blown everyone away

[@k7j007]

The pinstripes on the concord weren't black. They are very dark blue. There was an issue of guitar world (some time around 2007 or 2008ish) where Jackson was making replicas of the concord and they went to the Rhoads to look at the original and they mentioned how they always thought the pinstripes were black but very surprisingly they realized they are a deep dark blue

[@JoeR203]

I had always heard Randy's father had left when he was a baby. Was he still in Randy's life to give him a guitar?

[@jimbo0411]

Yeah Randy stayed fairly close to him though the blizzard tour but his father lived on the East coast. Randy's dad was also president of ovation guitars in the 60's.

[@user-kimmyz]

What an amazing story 😮,lm so intrigued ❤! rip beautiful music man💋🔥💯!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks for watching

[@ignaciomacias9464]

Awesome job Sir. I always wondered how he had signature guitars at such a young age. Best fact was that Jackson’s 1st build was RR. I’ll be jamming to Randy on my deathbed when I get there. Legend 🫡

[@frankrichards3089]

Great piece my man, you have done your homework! Awesome

[@TheGuitarShow]

pleasure Frank

[@FortressofShred]

It would be my luck. I was born March 19th, 1982

[@johnriley8314]

Sir....what an AWESOME, AMAZING ASS VIDEO.... INFORMATIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE,and ENTERTAINING ALSO !!! RANDY RHOADS was a True Guitar Guru,an Innovative, creative,and WELL TALENTED MUSICIAN...and also, A VERY LIKEABLE AND FRIENDLY KIND OF PERSON !!!! Sort of Shy,but,CAME ALIVE ONSTAGE & IN THE LIMELIGHT!!! I'll NEVER FORGET BLIZZARD OF OZZ,AND DIARY OF A MADMAN....2 of OZZY'S BEST !!! MISS YA RANDY...AND THE WONDERFUL SOUNDS,SONGS,AND SOLOS YOU BRANG TO US ALL !!!! RIP RANDY RHOADS.....RIP 🤟❤️🎸❤️🤟🎵🎶🎵🤜🤛✌️🙏

[@TheGuitarShow]

Many many thanks indeed John 🙏🙏🙏

[@mikebarker7626]

Ace Frehley was my guitar hero, then Blizzard of Ozz was released, after that my new hero was, and still is,Randy.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Randy or Ace, all time great musician versus a guy who was an icon because he played in a famous band

[@joegagnon2268]

All most every young metal heads fantasy rocking your high school crazy

[@williammontgomery8483]

The Strat was stripped down to natural finish and had the 3 way switch replaced with 3 mini toggles. I assume that it was done to allow for any pup combo.

[@ShawnMichaelLord]

Thank you so much 💓

[@TheGuitarShow]

Pleasure Shawn

[@robertschalch9874]

The Dean Z (explorer style), White 1962 Les Paul/SG Junior, and afformentioned Fender strat were all owned by Quiet Riot roadie Harold Bear. The Dean Z was stolen many years back, but he still owns the LP/SG and the Strat..In the early days, Randy would borrow guitars from Harold or friends/students for backups at QR gigs as he only had the white Les Paul Custom at the time..

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks

[@williammontgomery8483]

Liked the video, but you missed a couple of VERY important guitars: -Martin *D-18. He used it on (among other songs) "Dee." IDK what year. -1979 Jeronimo Pena Fernadez Concert A06 Special classical. According to Rudy Sarzo, this was the MAIN guitar that he played off stage. *That's what I read that it was, but the pictures make the sides look like rosewood instead of mahogany. That would make it a D-28. Considering the fact that he ordered what Ozzy called a "VERY expensive" classical with rosewood b&s, it very well may be a D-28. He didn't compromise ($5,000 circa 1979 which is $22,654.80 today) on the custom order A06. Apparently, he was really dedicated to pursuing classical guitar. I imagine that he didn't SETTLE on his choice of woods; he got his dream instrument...which has rosewood b&s.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Many thanks 🙏

[@williammontgomery8483]

In case anyone is curious, his classical has/had spruce top, Brazilian rosewood (you could still get Brazilian) back and sides, and ebony fingerboard.

[@williammontgomery8483]

I can supply some pics if you want?

[@malamuteaerospace6333]

His Gibson Dove series acoustic, and a Spanish Andre segovia, classical nylon and a Guild don't know the model 12 string acoustic, he used all these on Diary of a Madman, but on blizzard the 6 string acoustic and nylon classical he used is unknown. I am so glad you got that 12 string Gibson firebird, he used on You cant kill rock n roll and Diary of a Madman too, and Tonight. Thanks. great video...

[@TheGuitarShow]

Many thanks

[@jimbo0411]

Not too many are aware but right before Randy passed he picked an off white early 60's strat with a rosewood neck the color of Yngwie's that he likes. I have seen a photo of it. He also picked up another white SG similar to the one you had a photo of in the QR shot. Which he didn't own that one in the photo. I am thinking it belonged to Brian the guitar tech in QR at the time.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

no you did not see a pic of it because it does not exist, try asking the family when making stuff up

[@jeffblacky]

Had lessons from him in the late 70’s His mom was nice , she was at the studio most of the time I was so bad , that RR suggested I play a bass instead Good times for a 15 year old living in Burbank California

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks for your comment Jeff

[@mannybravo237]

Love the white Les Paul with the gold hardware. 🤍💛🤘🏼

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

Great video.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Pleasure Captain

[@Funkymojo75]

Great video as usual Ramon. On the V, the bridge pickup is a DiMarzio Super Distortion? Because I couldn't find a DiMarzio Distortion Plus model pickup. Cheers!

[@MisterTee]

Yes, it’s a super distortion

[@davidsanders9940g]

Randy Rhodes and Kellie Garney played at my house when I was in sixth grade they were in seventh grade. I went to school with both of them. Randy also played at my 16th birthday party

[@jacestephenweatherall1732]

Nice can you do history of Dimebag Darrell’s guitars please?

[@denverrandy7143]

I didn't know Randy was in "Quiet Riot" 🙃😎

[@funhistory]

There are videos here on YT of him playing the Starwood in '79 including his full solo.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

he is the founder of Quiet Riot with Kelli Garni

[@spunbearing65]

Ozzy should’ve offered $100.000 for the hands of the thieves and could go to 5 million if needed. He can afford it. For what Randy gave the Osbournes, it’s a small price to ask.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

I thought the same thing, especially after all he has ripped off from musicians

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

They did not sketch it out, Randy had it sketched out when he walked in and Grover was the only person left in the building....they hung out for 12 hours, and Grover says it was an amazing encounter. Randy told Grover to plaster Jackson on the headstock

[@JohnnyInvictus]

I clearly remember the very first time I heard Randy Rhoads…I went to an all boys Catholic high school at the time(it has since become co-Ed)…I had to stay after school for football practice…that’s when I heard Crazy Train blasting out of some kids speakers in the parking lot…Randy’s guitar playing just had that elusive “it “ factor……when I arrived at the dudes car,I asked him “who the hell is that”?! He told me that it was Ozzys new guitar player,Randy Rhoads…….Back then practically any “cool kid” could tell you every person that played in our favorite bands…..since there was no internet,we would read magazines like Creem and Circus magazine cover to cover! Also ,once again,since there was no internet,all of us would exchange how to play our favorite songs ….your friend might know how to play “Stranglehold “ and show me……then I would show him how to play “Mr. Crowley “I wanted to see them (Ozzy/Randy)on the Blizzard tour,but for some reason which I can’t recall now,I didn’t go. I also remember the day when he passed away….i heard about it on the local rock station in my area….i was devastated! I was also making plans to see him when Ozzy came around again ,but he passed away….what an amazing talent he was…..wish I could have seen him live😢

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video Ramon have a wonderful day also how is the weather today ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks bro

[@sconni666]

3:52 I don’t think Les Paul customs were produced in 1963.

[@dw7704]

Any that were would have been SG shaped. And it fits the specs of a 74

[@sconni666]

@@dw7704 yeah, I got a 70 Goldtop. Pancake body and such.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

I think ozzy has said Randy was his favorite and best

[@kevinmaillet4712]

No mention of his classical guitar? He bought it on the 81 tour and Ozzy was astounded by how much money it cost!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks for this I was debating on including it but I wanted to keep the time to 15mins so I concentrated on the electrics

[@kevinmaillet4712]

@@TheGuitarShow Any idea who the luthier was? I've always been curious

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

he spent his big paycheck on that

[@jake2355]

The brown strat?

[@Rand_al_Thor372]

The white SG belongs to Harold Bear.

[@doc_matter]

I love these episodes!!!!!

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thank you 🙏

[@AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV]

It should be noted that the pickups in the Les Paul were Alnico III's....not the traditional Alnico V's. Gibson literally calls them "Super 74's".

[@TheGuitarShow]

thanks

[@Hitemwhereithurtss]

Good vid

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks Nick

[@waynegram8907]

Does anyone know which songs Randy Rhoads used that 12 string firdbird guitar? because I have seen it in photos so I think he used in in the studio for overdubs but not sure which songs

[@TheGuitarShow]

Good question!

[@joe-ti8cj]

Heard a former manager gave randy the les Paul and randy paid him back for it

[@frankrichards3089]

25k? Id have offended a lot more if i were him.

[@TheGuitarShow]

so cool John! thanks

[@jcorey325]

How did randy meet and design a guitar in the late 80s?

[@lucaserojas]

What about that strat?

[@brandonjackson5865]

Alright now that Epiphone has maple necked 70s spec Adam Jones lp custom how about a RR next ?

[@brianlittle9202]

Ozzy cared so much about Randy that he punched him in the face for saying he wanted to leave the band. Ozzy and Sharon are horrible people.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

they are total lowlifes......they ripped many people off and have lied about it for decades

[@Ktakly]

Opps..Randy did not start a relationship with Grover Jackson in the late 80's, because Randy passed away in March of 1982.

[@guitarkevin]

I highly doubt the white SG (3:12) is the same as his SG Special. The SG Special had binding around the neck.

[@TheGuitarShow]

Thanks for pointing that out

[@jeremylowe2309]

Where did you get some of these photos. Some of them are AI.

[@TheGuitarShow]

@@jeremylowe2309 none are AI lol!

[@bobpugliese4428]

Almost but missing a big piece regarding the build. Grover seems to leave out ryan who worked on it not going to go into detail kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZTPeJ6thayWetksi=V38tHpWufvQuJHlp

[@johnhareiel5118]

That polka dot V wasn't a Charvel buddy

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Karl did work for Charvel but he had his name on that one

[@mitchblackwood]

huh??

[@johnhareiel5118]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle yup

[@Thurston86]

🤘👽👽👽🎸

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Hi

[@josphfiumara9526]

They always compare Randy rhoads to Eddie Van Halen if I says Helen was better I don't think so plus Randy didn't have the time to prove them wrong

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

two all time great guitarists, from the same area who made their imprint on guitar and music. Randy should be a household name as much as van Halen

[@MrKman5000]

Says he got with Jackson in the late 1980s. Please get your time line correct. Randy did not make it to the late 1980s.

[@jeremylowe2309]

This is confusing. You are saying he bought it then didn’t buy it.

[@Postmortumaz]

When will you let him rest in peace. ENOUGH

[@TheGuitarShow]

This video is about his guitars not about his personal life. So it’s aimed for musicians not at gossip queens

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

who is disturbing his peace, people absolutely want stuff like this

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@TheGuitarShow iti s fine no matter what, the fans want videos and stuff on his life, his playing, his music...his guitars. Someone being an insecure weirdo I would ignore

[@troyangle7311]

Concorde guitar is not white and black..its white with very dark blue...

[@troyangle7311]

People really should spell his name properly..how as a fan do you get it wrong....RHOADS...

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

it is amazing how people butcher it or Ozzy or Zakk Wylde...if you are a fan you should know Plus Randy Rhoads is big enough where everyone should know

[@jasonwyles4762]

Randy>Eddie died too young

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

no argument there

[@Stlie1]

Been expecting something David Lindley related after he died.

[@TheGuitarShow]

I'll speak to Henry

[@Stlie1]

Yeah, he'd be the guy. There's som many things he inspired/played a part in. Developing the Dumble etc. @@TheGuitarShow

[@TheGuitarShow]

@@Stlie1 I’ll get on it

[@Stlie1]

It'd be wonderful if only a conversation. Henry with stories about their record making in Norway and Madagascar. Lindley's influence otherwise, gear etc.@@TheGuitarShow

[@Stlie1]

@@TheGuitarShow Joe Gore told me Henry Kaiser borrowed him a Tonebender pedal as one of the many ingrediens to get the guitar tone for Goin’ Out West. I have the whole recipé in an answer he sent me.

[@deekay2]

If it wasn't for Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads would not be very relevant in the Guitar world. Need proof? Listen to the first two Quiet Riot albums......

[@LLtigers]

deekay2, you are wrong there.If you really listen to them you would recognize a lot of riffs, especially Quiet Riot 2 , on Blizzard. And Credit should be given to Bob Daisley, ! Bob with all his knowledge and experience. , brought out the best of Randy . john osbourne was not and should not get credit. Thank you Mr. Bob Daisley

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

first off, you do not know that., and who cares why Randy is relevant, he wrote two masterpieces. If not for Randy , Ozzy would be in another rehab center begging back into Sabbath. Randy and Bob gave Ozzy credibility. You know the first two Quiet Riot albums which by the way had those trademark solos, were albums he did not have the keys to the car .....Kevin dictated a lot as did the label. What is the point of your comment to let us know how insecure you are about Randy's success and impact/ By the way when he went in Jackson HQ, no one knew who he was. But Grover says he will never forget their 12 hour conversation and how Randy is the nicest guy he ever dealt with. Your comment is so stupid., if not for the guy who signed Ed van Halen no one would know who he is...

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@LLtigers imagine coming to a video on Randy Rhoads and saying something really that stupid. No one would know who any of these guys are if someone did not find them or sign them. Plus the guy who should get a lot of the credit is Dana Strum he could not believe talent scouts and music execs were not getting what he was, that Randy was the best out there. Those Quiet Riot albums were not led by Randy, the label dictated stuff and Kevin sort of ran with it, but you can clearly here the talent in the soloing.

[@frankrichards3089]

​@@LLtigersCorrect

[@mitchblackwood]

if it wasnt for atleast 3 people before ozzy ...whats your point??

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

None of my guitar friends even mention Randy Rhoads the problem is some have tried to make Rhodes out to be something he wasn't he never one time received best guitarist of the year when he was alive that was ruled by Eddie Van Halen from 1978 into the the 1990's.. Rhodes also wasn't a innovator or was his style of playing new to anyone steve howe from Played neo classical style long before Rhodes and much better at it..i could go on and on

[@LLtigers]

You are wrong too.

[@mannybravo237]

Bitter much, are you in a jr. high click w the 'none-of-my-friends-ever-talk-about-so-n-so, they're not worthy.' Dude, music is subjective entertainment. Music isn't a competition. And the next dude comes along, "none of my friends mention Steve Howe; he's not worthy.",,,haha. There's thousands of brilliant guitarists around to inspire countless people, for many generations. Nobody's making anybody out to be anything out of the ordinary. We all love the music, get over it

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

HE won best new talent and won best guitar player in U.K reader's poll. no one expected you to have knowledge based on your stupid fake gloss. time to grow up. Actually many have suggested the reason Ed went total bag in that interview after Randy died.is because Randy was getting a lot of attention and many thought Randy was better. Live, Randy was superior, Ed was a drunken pllayer who cheated fans. Randy was a virtuoso changing songs every night. he was not an innovator, says something who is clearly uninformed on Randy. Many who are mature and knowledgeable know otherwise.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@LLtigers look a this hack's name...that says it all. He is an insecure hack who is bothered that Randy Rhoads is well known and respected, just the other day someone compared a guy to Randy Rhoads....and it made headlines.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@mannybravo237 imagine using that stupid gloss that hack is using, coming across a Randy rhoads guitar video and spewing out false information because they are insecure Randy is regarded more highly than the inferior players he likes, his comment is a testament to how revered randy is, there will be hacks and haters. Haters do not hang out and post on nobodies.