Randy Rhoads The Palladium,New York City, May 2nd, 1981

[@markh6545]

I saw Randy at his last show in Knoxville Tennessee March 18th 1982...Amazing show and after the show we went down to where the tour bus was parked and stood on the railing hoping to get a glimpse of the band as they were leaving and Randy came out and waved at all of us...I remember thinking how small he looked lol....We were all so happy after the show and then the next day we heard the news he had been killed...Seems almost surreal..I can still see him on stage that night...Everytime I see the Civic Coliseum I think of him...R.I.P. Randy, You were the best!

[@2510lipp]

You are so lucky !!! We were next in Orlando on Saturday. I was so EXCITED that friday until I heard what happened.

[@timothyapwisch7652]

😢 😹 😿 😭 😂 😢

[@mikepeterson8404]

It was the end of August in '81 for me. To this day I am awestruck at the memories I have of that show at the Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium. It was a small, dynamite place to see Def Leppard open for Ozzy. I remember saying to myself at the time, that guy is so tiny compared to that guitar. Randy railed that LP all night, the sound... I could not believe what I was seeing, and hearing from this short, thin young man with really long hair. For some reason, I thought his hair was longer -

[@douglassnodgrass5808]

That is fucking sad. Long live the family Rhodes. Their museum is a masterpiece monument to American rock . His grave aight is a testament to gifts God gives to people

[@somedaysometime]

@@mikepeterson8404how was leppard that night?

[@fefferofhossen]

even in the worst audio recordings randy still sounds great

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Ozzy always sounded good live. With Randy especially, but his live shows in the 80's were like listening to the album.

[@a.romano6532]

It’s super eight sound and this is not even really the good quality you would’ve been hearing from the film this is a VHS camera taking a video of the film on a screen

[@Nerd_666]

True.

[@shanemichaels124]

Funny...was just thinking the same thing, particularly his lead!

[@cish960]

Big kudos to the Sound Engineer.

[@dpeab11370]

His tone, his melody, the fills and runs, his rhythm, and his total command of the fretboard is simply unmatched in my opinion. Sick.

[@MorGuitarz]

Absolutely... Note selection... And musical vocabulary, unmatched

[@user-ox5kh3fy8g]

“Note selection”, ha ha

[@Wargasm644]

@@user-ox5kh3fy8g he was a master note selector lol

[@shanemichaels124]

Let's not forget his immediately identifiable tone...no Less Paul ever sounded like that before him!

[@dougg1075]

His delicate precision, impeccable tone shaping and fucking NOTE SELECTION!!!! Aaaarghhhh!!!

[@GeorgieRocks-pq8bs]

I WAS THERE THAT MAGICAL NIGHT, I GOT THE TICKETS FROM MY MOM (R.I.P) AS A PRESENT FOR MY 16TH BIRTHDAY, MAY 5TH... FRONT ROW CENTER BALCONY... GREAT TIMES!!!🤘

[@dar6095]

I went to the show in kc in feb and was completely blown away by randy's live sound what id give for a tape of that show. RIP Randy ❤

[@Markotto09]

To this day still one of the greatest guitarists to have lived.

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

100% agreed. We know why Dimebag and all of us loved his performance and show! 🥹

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Yes one of them. And I hate it when guys say he copied from Eddie V H

[@mr.bojangles9589]

​@@Vor_Tex_SunRandy didnt need a whammy bar to make his shit scream. 😂

[@JohnnyButtons]

Randy and Eddie Van Halen were just next level $%!? …. I think the next two greats that are overlooked are John Sykes and George Lynch. But Randy and Eddie are from another planet lol.

[@zacfonseca857]

The Greatest Of All times!

[@MrGreggl61]

My friend is the guy who shot this video that nite. Unfortunately a security guard spotted him and made him stop midway through believer. My friend had 2 tapes on him and when the guard demanded he turn over the tape, he gave the guard the blank one and kept the recorded version you see here. Thank you AL B for capturing Randy for all of us to see.

[@atteljas]

We all salute your friend!

[@joeserin9593]

+MrGreggl61 If that's the real story that is awesome!

[@TheGreggl]

+Joe Serin It is absolutely the real story.

[@TheGreggl]

+Joe Serin Al B Romano took this video. My very dear friend

[@deathbyguitar1]

+MrGreggl61 Tell your friend HE'S the FUCKING MAN! Sad that that security guard ended this historic recording early and may karma give him the day he deserves but at least we got a little bit of this to see.

[@danieloblinger6648]

Man, I wish Randy Rhodes would've lived longer. He was a guitar genius and legend in the making. I graduated high school and month after this concert and despite the tragedy that would follow, Randy's guitar playing made me a metal head for the rest of my life.

[@hellenback7588]

A randy rhoads movie is long overdue

[@jwhite2286]

@theconstruct67 Hendrix has it’s called jimi it came out in 2014

[@SarahAParis]

You bet it is. Bring it on!

[@SarahAParis]

My photo album has a picture of me being held by Randy when I was just 2 years old. My sister bundled me out to a concert, and afterward she got backstage and ran into Randy and asked him if he could do a photo with me on his lap. I will always treasure it.

[@SarahAParis]

@theconstruct67 And why is that?

[@SarahAParis]

@theconstruct67 Try not to dump all over other people's good experiences.

[@t.sewell1513]

There’s Aldridge playing drums like he’s in a bar fight!

[@tonymctony4551]

I think the guy would beat on the skins with his raw hand too!

[@jasperjenkins7729]

Zildjunk cymbals but smart enough to use a REAL gong. pAisTe.

[@chiefgoose8682]

Lol yep

[@jasperjenkins7729]

@@t.sewell1513 Wow dude, you got it all wrong. I love!! Tommy Aldridge and I know what you are saying in your comment. TOMMY is a killer beast on drums. It's simply a cymbal!!! Reference. Not jabbing at you.

[@jasperjenkins7729]

@@t.sewell1513 "Surrounded by Idiots" is a GREAT band name.

[@jackjill-ri8uw]

Randy was such a brilliant guitarist. I saw him regularly at the Starwood when he was in Quiet Riot. He never let the audience down, he rocked every single time! 2 shows a night!

[@jpducati916]

Wow. Lifelong Rhoads fan and fellow guitarist since 1983 that admired his immense talent but never had a chance to see him.

[@billbog25]

Seeing a humbled Randy Rhodes talking about his '1981 Best New Talent' award and saying "I don't want to stop here...." just brings so much sadness....God Bless you Randy - we miss you and can only imagine what you would have done had you lived. Damn world is full of hip hop crap, no talent singers and boy bands.....

[@HigzyTeflon]

*Rhoads

[@lashAR87]

He also told Ozzy he wanted to quit the band not long before he died. Said he had had a taste of Rock 'n' Roll life, and didn't really need that anymore. Wanted to go back to classical stuff. Ozzy said so in an interview somewhere.

[@beachcomber4141]

Ahh man, I felt the same thing, especially after watching those first three numbers!! HOLY CRAP!!!! To be such a frail quiet guy, what a monster.

[@garyunsworth726]

Never a truer word said! The world and music today is horseshit, all of them arnt fit to tie Randy's shoe laces, that young man had so much talent and precence it's just unbelievable

[@jimipeek2677]

You nailed it Bill, 7 months into guitar lessons as a early teen started giving his instructor lessons. His legacy is secure by his talent, innovation and classical impact. Yngwie Malmbstien and Randy Rhoads have set the bar astronomically high. We're blessed to have lived in the age of such a musician. Keep them rocking in Valhalla Randy.

[@kylehughey7969]

Randy's stage presence is phenomenal.

[@erikrupp692]

Yeah, he was a great live performer with a ton of energy and charisma. Too bad there isn't more video footage out there to show just how great he was on stage!

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

zakk is better

[@ryanmathias1422]

Tyreek Murillo not even close but k.

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

Ryan Mathias1 i mean in terms of stage presence. randy still has better solos

[@ryanmathias1422]

Tyreek Murillo alright I guess thats kind of true.

[@Yorkoholic]

Randy was one of the best and most complete guitarist ever.

[@rustyangel3631]

you're absolutely right

[@paulk.5767]

+Pib Smablert it wasn't the greatest but for that era, he was pretty close to it

[@oroluia2070]

that moment he was the best of the world.

[@timpenfield5]

Yea right, RR had terrible technique, classical guitar, read music, amazing solos, iv spoken with phds who talk of how perfectly he used modes, Nobody here has any bizness knocking him, they should go do there sweeps and write there music, which nobody will ever care about. Those guys above are idiots. the reason its the first time u have ever read that is because its the first time u have come across total idiots like them

[@RockWillkeepOnRollin]

Right? Pandurate...youve got your head up your ass. Randy was one of the best guitarists ever. I remember when he came out it WAS Eddie VH. But when Diary came out, that was it. Randy was the new guy and EVERY guitar player realized...I can't say they forgot about Eddie, but there was a huge turning over to Randy Rhoads because of the classical thing. Uli Roth and Blackmore had used classical but Randy took it a step forward. I met him and he had the most humble personality. You'd think someone that good would be lofty and snobbish or full of himself. Randy was neither. Randy was ready to move on though. Anyone who knocks him either doesn't have any inclination of proficiency or lack thereof any knowledge of music from a technical point of view.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Just watch this again Randy was such a great chugger. He pumps the strings better than anyone at that time. Incredible!

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Chugger?😂

[@deadshot4245]

firebreathing picking hand creating all that signal too

[@longislandairgunner1600]

Tommy one of the best all time drummers!!!! Very underrated!!!! When Whitesnake comes around again, check out Tommy, still hitting those drums in his 60’s!!!!!!

[@pjpj2639]

Drummer and hold band were great saw them in chicag9 their last tour

[@zx14mark]

Tommy is 73. GOAT.

[@petskup4]

In the Drumeo channel is Tommy playing Crazy Train and other things.. 😊🤘

[@patrickgalle1277]

No, his 70's...

[@00Frenesi00]

Ozzy's voice on fire... Randy's is a monster

[@wirelessone2986]

He sounds totally coherent and in command...so different than the last 20 years!

[@Guireles2007]

Damn! Randy was fast and clear. A truly amazing player.

[@Thatsgay123]

Totally clear

[@juancarlosnunezf96]

Randy's playing was so clear, neat and rhythmically perfect that even through the far from perfect audio quality of this video you can clearly appreciate all his talent and the soulful power of his sound. God bless Randy Rhoads. 🎸🙏🏻☀️🎶

[@777jones]

Juan Carlos Núñez F yes his rhythm is so controlled, kicking so much ass at all times. It could never be topped.

[@a.romano6532]

He made it look real easy. Loud as hell. Total control. Mistake free. So sad that Daisley wasn't on bass.

[@erakattack]

That's my favorite thing about this video. Sounds huge from just one guitar. It's like almost the entire song is coming from Randy himself.

[@Crooked-Smooth]

​@@erakattackIt was!

[@daviddamelio1671]

Deadly accurate yea!

[@j-rod166]

Randy was light years ahead of everyone else.

[@j-rod166]

@Gary Roberts well of course, but you can have more than one great guitarist in the world!

[@tyryztoll]

@Gary Roberts Eddie was very threatened by Randy, you can tell by the way he talks about him in early 80's interviews....saying ridiculous things like "everything Randy does he got from me." Randy played nothing like Eddie, he was his own genius.

[@mathuploader]

Michael Schenker, Richie Blackmore, Gary Moore

[@j-rod166]

@@mathuploader --yes. Lots and lots of great guitarists...

[@davidwooderson46]

@Gary Roberts you mean that dorky guy who was drunk and coked out his mind and played off key and off tempo during live shows. That Eddie?

[@plexiseagull]

I am so grateful that this footage exists. R. I. P. Randy Rhoads.

[@a.romano6532]

Im glad you liked it. means a lot to me that others are being inspired by my Randy film. keep rocking.

[@rustyangel3631]

Damn. Randy was freaking awesome live

[@rustyangel3631]

matter of fact he was just danm awesome

[@beachcomber4141]

This is probably the best footage I have seen of him live. What a shame, but thank God we have this!!

[@Excalibur2112]

You should pick up the *Tribute* album to hear him live and remastered. The Dee outtakes are fabulous.

[@JT-sl3ui]

Randy was awesome while he was asleep!

[@martinlehfeldt6916]

Yeah

[@Nopeandnope3861]

Just read a comment about Randy being the loudest guitarist. In Dallas during this tour Randy hit a artificial harmonic that ....and I'm not exaggerating...split my head down the middle. Almost like he found a way to separate both hemispheres of my brain. To this day, when I get a headache, the part of my head that hurts is the same part Randy "found". That harmonic was worth it!

[@beachcomber4141]

I love it!!! (Not that you get headaches, but I can picture exactly what you are saying!) You are very lucky to have seen him play.

[@bernardogui3933]

mike eaton metal health then! 😁

[@michaelseay9783]

mike eaton Ted Nugent did that in Greensboro in 1987 opening up for KISS. He hit a harmonic so loud and so high that it was on the threshold of not being registered by the mind! Wished I could have seen Randy - the guy was a real workhorse and was dedicated to the guitar.

[@r.seymore8557]

lol

[@joepipe1010]

This means that you listened music with high volume during your life no cause Randy. High Level makes a deaf damage and broke your brain. It's funny but if you are around the speakers the sound smelt your head, RR Did the same like all metal guitarists, very loud and heavy.

[@ryan5441]

A timeless talent that is forever underappreciated. RIP Randy

[@georgejetson1923]

Underapreciated...maybe to your generation but not to those of us that were alive at this time. Randy was king and more appreciated than EVH in many circles.

[@Legend_Randy]

Randy is not undeappreciated.. He has the most loyal following of anyone,. Is appreciated by many even in other genres of music.. Has inspired countless to pick up a guitar even to this day. He will always be the greatest not only because of his playing which was phenomenal . but also his compositional skills, his amazing humbleness and being an exceptional human being.

[@nickhartman6372]

Everyone is talking about Randy, but Ozzy really brought the heat during this performance, love that passion in his voice!

[@saltyassassin]

Considering Ozzy nearly killed himself drinking after he left Sabbath, this is amazing. His hope and happiness returned. Ozzy admits a lot of that is due to Randy.

[@Honkahank]

The whole band was really great and brought their A game .I agree ozman did deliver seeing him live many times I've heard him attempt to hit a note and not quite get there of course he was 20 years older and had much substance in between but he tried more than I can say for today's talent they just won't even attempt to try Ozzy don't give a fuck and is great no matter but for Randy he's spot on and no longer with us it's his day.theres not many recorded live performances of his this is like the fourth one that I've seen that was actually ok.but sound quality has been issue this is great save it cause it's the best I've seen my friend keep rocking

[@sebastianwhalin743]

I agree. Even though he carried on with great stage presence in the years after, in the performances Ive seen, his vocals werent as good as the early 80s ones.

[@MarcusSandoval-kx2th]

Hahahaha 😂this is an epic fucking performance from everyone

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@sebastianwhalin743 There are peaks and valley's in the quality of his voice. The peaks are when he is taking better care of himself. He was refreshed in the early 80's. In the mid 80's he was partying harder then anyone has partied before. He was more messed up during shows most likely. In the late 80's and 90's he returned to form. The Live and Loud album from the early 90's was a display of him being as good as he is here.

[@samdeninno1951]

Ozzys' vocals sound great. They should have recorded and released these early shows

[@zenrunner5000]

They did. Tribute is from the first tour

[@chatter7653]

Wow , great find...any footage of Randy is like a revelation because of how little there is of it and the fact he was SO talented.

[@galaxybeing6771]

I agree ! ,This is a gem because this footage of him is so rare , but exactly the way I remember seeing him, & only once in NEW HAVEN CT ,shortly after this show .

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

I'm certain that there is plenty of live footage. They're simply not releasing it. Do you really think that no one filmed any live Ozzy performances with Randy Rhodes? Don't be foolish.

[@chatter7653]

@@MrJohnnyDistortion I wouldn’t be so sure. Filming was not nearly as prevalent back then and was mostly an afterthought.

[@That80sGuitarist]

The solo to Crazy Train is incredible, it's so angelic that you can't help but shed a tear every time it's played, Randy was gone way too soon, his legacy will live on and continues to teach me and many many others everyday

[@paulmares6189]

I saw Randy Rhoads January 7,1982 Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, NM it was a Savage Show R.I.P. Randy Rhoads Love you My Brother! ❤️🙏😇❤️🙏😇❤️🙏😇❤️❤️🙏😇❤️🙏😇❤️🙏😇❤️🙏😇

[@mtp04987]

This video of randy playing crazy train is possibly the best live rock guitar performance of all time.

[@a.romano6532]

Thank you my friend. I shot the video and it means a lot to me that you feel the same way about it as I do! God bless Randy!!

[@PhilFeedback]

I already had my Ticket for the Dairy of a Madman tour when I heard the news. I never got to see Randy 😢 Rest In Peace Randy, you were one of a kind 😢

[@coke-aholic3465]

My dad same thing, gunna see them in Ottawa here I think or Montreal in 82, Randy died 2 weeks before that show. Talk about bad luck lol.

[@brianlee8891]

I saw the show on same tour May 4th in the Springfield Mass. I went to high school with Randy's half brother name Dan Rhoads in Winsted Connecticut, I had huge privilege to know Rhoads's family. I met Randy and whole band that night, I will never forget how generous and kind Randy was? After 37 years later I still think of him, How great he was? and even How greater he could been?

[@jdawg55598]

New years eve la sports arena I was 18 gr8 fucking show never forget

[@mickcostello3668]

My sister took me to see the blizzard tour on August 14,1981at Nassau Colusium Long lsland..I still have my tour shirt brand new in the bag with the crosses on the back. I couldn't believe how clean and powerful he was live.. I had tickets for the Diary of a Madman tour on March 28, 1982. He passed away of course 10 days earlier. I wouldn't go, it was to depressing at that time..

[@mbass718]

@@mickcostello3668 I saw the Diary show at MSG and to this day it had to be the saddest most disappointing and just total bummer of a show that I've ever been to. Not getting to see Randy is still probably my biggest letdown of my concert going life. I don't listen to metal much anymore but love coming out here and seeing what I can find of Randy. On top of the tragedy of losing him way too early... it's also a travesty with how little video there is of him. You can go see crystal clear videos of any band from the 60s and even earlier...yet there's so little clear videos of him. What's also ridiculous is how it's a fact that there is a gold mine of concert videos that Sharon has from the Blizzard and especially Diary tours cause they did professionally shoot a bunch of concerts..as well as Bob Daisley has the Holy Grail that includes great recordings of Randy in concert, sound checking, and working out the songs along with videos of them on tour..yet that bitch Sharon won't release them and for some reason Bob Daisley won't either. It makes no sense considering how many millions of people would kill to see them. It's such a bummer knowing that there are tons of great quality recordings yet we may never get to hear or see them.

[@mickcostello3668]

@@mbass718 you are so right about recordings. We have stuff out their from the second world war..it's hard to believe that there isn't a clean full concert out there. Now about your Diary concert,, that had too hurt so bad. My friend said it was so depressing to see Randy Rhoads in the tour book, and missing on stage.. That show I believe was on March 28.. So damn close.. That has to be Rocks most damaging case you can ask for. I glad you replied. We are the old school fans.. thanks Mike

[@mbass718]

@@mickcostello3668 Thanks bro. Phew that MSG show was right after he died and I just remember feeling so sad that Randy wasn't up there destroying MSG. It still hurts that I just missed seeing him. I still have my hand painted Blizzard of Ozz denim vest that I used to wear back in the day. I was so crazy about Randy and Ozzy at the time and although I don't really listen to metal anymore I still love coming out here to see what I can find with Randy. It's really upsetting that there's so little video of him while we can see stuff clearly from so long ago..like you mention from WWII.. I'll never understand how Sharon won't release the concert videos that's a fact that she had professionally recorded from the tours. It makes no sense considering how many millions of people would wanna see them. Bob Daisley has loads as well and I can't remember if he says why he hasn't released the Holy Grail but I know he talks about it a little on his site and has some short recordings from it posted that all sound so amazing. He's got hours of recordings as well as clear videos..but I'm pretty sure it's some sort of money issue as to why he's not releasing them which is really sad considering how many people would pay to see and hear it all. I would think after the career he's had that he wouldn't be lacking for money... and he knows how little there is out here. If it was me I'd say fuck it all and just give it to the world. It's just mean and such a waste to not share it with the millions of fans who still love Randy. I just don't get it.

[@sethdarque3904]

Randy Rhoads....what can one say?....One of the most influential guitarist that ever graced the fret board! This was a wonderful human being...We miss you Randy Rhoads! R.I.P. my "Metal Bro!" "On lead guitar!....this is Randy Rhoads!".... :-)

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

damn ozzy's voice was so good here too. RANDY, holy shit!

[@jazztom86]

+T50 ASMR it was good but don't be fooled: they used to tune their instrument a half step down live, here the sound is half-step up, so his voice sounds brighter and higher than it actually was by a whole step, which is a lot. It's a problem with the audio. Either it's faster, or it's just sharp for some reason.

[@dennan973]

+jazztom86 there is another video of this show. he was not half step up. it's just this recording that is speedup.

[@jazztom86]

+Dennis Persson ...yeehhh... and what did I say?

[@beachcomber4141]

Whatever it was, this sounds F'n phenomenal.

[@GearZenChannel]

@@jazztom86 if it is faster it is maybe 10 percent.

[@Arty_C]

This is priceless. I had goosebumps throughout the entire video. You're still shining Randy.

[@loneranger9485]

STILL THE GREATEST METAL GUITARIST EVER . 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@dar6095]

Absolutely Right

[@Gnotestudios]

I love the way Randy's leads bounce off the back of the hall! His feel is all his and no one can deny he was a very gifted musician and person. Everyone who has ever met him says so. He was angel as they used to say.

[@a.romano6532]

Good ears! I was filming 1st row loge so I got a great room sound.

[@judowrestlerka]

Such a genuinely sweet and heartfelt human being. Randy Rhodes was such a drastic loss. It still hurts music to this day.

[@toolsfortrades43]

I have a family member who was close friends with Randy and your right about him.

[@WinterWoolies]

Hurts me to. It makes me cry every time. Not much makes me cry. I think because my selfishness just wanted so bad to hear and enjoy him way more than we got. Rip Randy

[@zanaduable]

technology has spoiled us. just happy to see this.

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Damn near 40 years later & he still sounds great live too.

[@dennismorales771]

They were all young and just tearing it up…Randy’s Sound was blistering loud, but clear. So powerful. Even just his fill we’re screaming. What a time.

[@lysyrg251911]

I saw this first leg of their tour in September in Davenport, Iowa at Palmer Auditorium. Best concert I've ever seen hands down. I was going to see the second part of their tour in Des Moines, Iowa, where he bit the bats head off but, I couldn't find a ride so, I missed it. There's no way to explain the sound of Randy's guitar. No recording, great or other can give you the feeling of hearing him live. I'm amazed that this concert was recorded on video because at Davenport, myself and everyone else had been frisked really well, looking for any recording device. Funny thing, this concert was when they only had released one album and the opening act was Def Leppard also, with one album out. Both played a couple songs from their second album. What an experience! I'll never forget it. I was stunned when I was riding in a friends car and heard on the radio that Randy had died in a plane crash. It's one of those moments where you remember where you were and what you were doing. Cheers, Randy. RIP.

[@JimJongmercialsExists]

lysyrg25

[@boneyardmilitia3070]

lysyrg25 ..Bro..I also saw this tour in 81...It was the best gig i ever saw..I was front row and still think about it to this day..Randy was amazing..

[@rowdyone1935]

lysyrg25 I remember that day also and it still gets me down! he was only 25yrs old died less than 5weeks short of 26BD in April 1982 only released two albums never drunk alcohol or used drugs and was and still is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME just amagin how great he would have been 20 years later Thanks ozzy for introducing us to his talent thanks Randy for being so awesome I am a (""BELIEVER"" !) it has best Riffs and great Solo RIP R.R.RIP. IM GOING TO CRANK IT UP RIGHT NOW HEADBANG AND 🎸 ROCK ON WITH UR FLYING V AND BEAUTIFUL LES PAUL KEEP ON ROCKIN

[@bobl5481]

Saw first tour with def lep at cape cod collesseum in Yarmouth ma incredible......this show is right befor he did I believe.and yes I remember being at has beach party and all the girls crying and guys in shock......

[@boneyardmilitia3070]

bob lang ..Rhoads was the man live..Sooooo glad that we had the chance to see him..

[@garydelaney6841]

Randy Rhoads will always be the greatest 🎸R.I.P

[@stilllifewithguitar184]

Randy is on fire here, man....what a loss. There's so little material yet even after all these decades I never get tired of it.

[@bklyn2shoes]

What a performance! Great show! What a tremendous experience! R.I.P. Randy! What a night! ❤ Thank You!

[@shawnnoss2396]

The good Ole days. Painful to watch. Those days are gone forever. Sucks. Awesome video.

[@mozartfx1]

This is incredible. Ozzy’s voice is at its peak. Singing in the same key as the album. Sharon Osborne deserves a special place in hell for not allowing any filming of ozzy shows during this era.

[@sotis1756]

His peak was definitely in 74’

[@marcelbr815]

She deserves that special place for many other things too

[@yygg4720]

uh, pretty sure that wasn't due to sharon - 40 years ago most large venues and artists forbid filming/recording bands due to the lucrative world of bootlegging.

[@vidsforsquids]

The audio/video is sped up about a half step

[@giorgiomastranangeli6068]

No they were on Speed Man

[@robsgarage552]

ever since he passed their has not been a guitarist like him; one of a kind talent that's sorely missed. blaze on Randy Rhodes...

[@Joeyjupiter123]

Randy was a small guy but he was a giant monster guitar player and miss him a great deal I still listen to his music after 42 years . Thank you for sharing a great talented icon

[@poindextertunes]

yeah wasn’t he like 5’3” or something to that affect?

[@dw89music73]

​@@poindextertunesHe was reportedly 5'7" but weighed only 105 lbs.

[@cbccnc1283]

If I could go back in time once it wouldn't be to see the Beatles it would be to stop randy getting on that plane,he was such a talent and beautiful humble person

[@kristopherkrueger4617]

1 of the best bands, lineups, rhythm sections of all time in The History Of Heavy Metal.

[@antilaw9911]

Ozzy Randy Tommy Rudy ........... Magic!

[@beachcomber4141]

1:23 INSTANT CHILLS!!! What a totally awesome guitarist. Randy was on F@%$#N FIRE!! I think this is the best footage I have seen of him playing. Maybe not the best quality, but he was unreal!!!!! WOW

[@a.romano6532]

So glad you are getting chills from it. I do too and being there filming it was surreal. I was 16 years old.

[@marktrammell4356]

I saw Randy at day on the green and I have to say that I've seen a lot of the greatest guitar players in the world but Randy is the best live guitarist I have ever seen. The world has lost a true humble legend.

[@soberslayer666]

I was only 11 when Randy passed & there was jus something that drew myself 2 him!!! Thank u Jesus 4 these videos, there will never ever b another!! The mold was broken big time. All of us fans truly & whole heartedly miss & love u very much, thank u Delores 4 giving birth 2 such a Beautiful Human Being!!! 4ever Sad & Greatful.

[@Millertime98]

Man Randy was amazing but never forget Rudy Sarzo on bass. Living legend!!

[@jasoncrump1886]

Randy was another great way ahead of his time. Jams like this barely out of the 70s is unreal.

[@briankoncyk3379]

Awesome seeing a master like Randy play! He will always be one of the greatest ever to pick up a guitar. Class act all the way and simply an incredible guitar player. I will never forget how he changed the world of guitar when ' Blizzard of Oz ' came out. Eddie Van Halen blew us away prior and then Randy was the next to do the same. Both were incredible forces that changed guitar with their incredible skill, styles, stage presents and vision. We were blessed to see talent like them. I will never forget how exciting it was at that time being young and having someone like them to look up to and learn from. They were like the Clapton, Hendrix and Page of our generation. Thanks for posting. Very Cool!

[@SD-yv8wk]

The guitar players that where playing metal back then where some of the best ever

[@SarahAParis]

Randy Rhoads was and always will be my favorite guitarist. I still love him dearly will always remember him. He occupies a special place in my heart. Love you, Randy💖

[@tedcabana]

Thanks for posting this great performance. I know video quality doesn't do him justice, but still we get to see more of Randy the Great live.

[@LAPost-nn4dl]

I was at this show, my first time seeing Ozzy. Motorhead opened. Saw him 3 months later at Nassau Coliseum. Had tickets to another Nassau Coliseum show in '82, Randy died in the plane crash a week before the show. They played anyway, but I ended up not going. Glad I got to see Randy twice, one of the best ever.

[@Frip36]

Back in the 80's Halford said Nassau crowds were the most enthusiastic in the U.S. Can you confirm?

[@crazycat6272]

@@Frip36 they were insane! Absolute madness! Fireworks before the show. ( Defenders of the faith Tour) Nassau coliseum & 2 days later at madison square.. seat cushions 2' / 3 ' high across stage ..lol I was there..

[@Frip36]

@@crazycat6272 Cool. So, fireworks official, or fans setting them off in parking lot?

[@j.reveille6815]

Yes Ozzy Metallica 86 legendary plus almost every show from 83-89 for any top rock act. I was at most.

[@starjunkie2804]

This was Ozzy's best line-up. Tommy Aldridge, Rudy Sarzo and the best guitar player ever, Randy Rhoads. RIP Randy. Some people are so good they make the impossible look so damn easy, How do they get there?

[@toddk1479]

krabby 1964 yep. This lineup was amazing

[@Mark-um5hc]

I always thought the same as well. Their unique, and will never be the same. To this day I don't know who preformed with Ozzy. Just Zakk of course. Drummer and basis. Couldn't tell ya. Not that it matters to me. The best aren't playing anymore with Ozzy.

[@Mark-um5hc]

@Crimson Idol of course I've heard of them. Been an Aussie fan since I was nine years old I'm 46 so what does that have to do with anyting,?

[@ganzyjam2602]

blizzard was the best line up and they wrote it all

[@Mark-um5hc]

@@ganzyjam2602 , man I totally agree with you. That's what makes it great as hell. When the artist writes their songs and plays their instruments, without machines. It makes them true to fans and themselves.

[@RidingdaLightning]

Randys guitar playing is so perfectly on time his rythem right on every beat, unbelievable the fluid of his playing is God level! The person who recorded this thank you so so much! I actually feel like I'm in the crowd listening to my favorite guitarist! 😲😭

[@neilshreds]

His fire was unbelievable, in every riff, guitar fill and solo, it just flowed out of him. He was so good live in this video (these so little footage of him live thank you for this). It’s such a tragedy, what a gifted ground breaking kid that didn’t every really get to live! long live Randy!

[@hyperdog67]

This is the mark of a great guitar player: as shoddy as video was at the time, Randy's brilliance STILL shines through, and you can hear every note he played. What a tragic loss for the guitar world. Randy was just way ahead of his time, and his attention to his tone was just amazing. Can't say enough good things about him. Thanks for sharing this vid. Your friend is a warrior.

[@robertcsylvia8865]

So sad such a great guitaresr lost way to soon he had souch great music RIP randy

[@native0013]

With all do respect to Randy and Ozzy, but the entire band, bass and drums was together a well tuned machine, one of the best ever imo

[@richardkey4289]

Native 001 you said it ,man.this band was anchored down by those 2 guys, providing a steady & reliable base of rhythm & percussion, this allowed Randy to stretch out.the fact they are so underrated shows how solid their playing was

[@veltonmeade1057]

Very well tuned machine and very impressive on stage.

[@Frank-zs1wk]

sorry gotta disagree, and that is why no one talks about lee kerslake and tommy aldridge anymore, but randy rhoads is still a legend. those guys were ok, but nothing special

[@dannykillian4461]

Bob daisley and Lee kersak were the actual bass and drummer for the recording of this album and Bob wrote a majority of the lyrics as well.. Rudy and Tommy came on board for the tour and stayed until Randy passed

[@Bogeyman19DidNotScareMyAss]

Native 001 due

[@ArronP]

Besides after hours this is probably the best video so awesome to see Randy live...love those harmonic squeals..his guitar was on fire with lots of chorus and Echo..rip randy

[@brandonwhitson1611]

Good lord even with the crappy sound of this old recorded vhs footage randys guitar sounds incredible, the solos were amazing and truly godly. To play that good live only few can. I saw megadeth when chris broderick was lead on the countdowns 25th anniversary tour, they played perfect live, kk and glen from priest sound perfect live. When i say perfect i mean it sounds as good or better than the album live and that is rare for lots of bands believe it or not, the late great randy rhodes played perfect every show. God bless and rest peacefully my metal brother

[@frankypace2933]

Agreed the greatest live guitar player of all time, EVH had his moments but he was never nearly as good live as his studio recordings and that's what sets them apart for me

[@specfever2]

I wish I had seen him play. What a small man, so humble, so talented, and so monstrous. Black Sabbath may have created metal but Randy Rhoads absolutely conquered it.

[@williamweiss6128]

Loving this! Drummer, so Aldridge always a Badass, Rhodes........can't even describe what a horrible loss. Another guitarist that changed everything after. Genius.

[@milesfifer171]

It's so sad we couldn't have heard 4 or 5 more ozzy records with Randy. What little we have I still listen and I'm still inspired by him. I will always miss him.

[@ALong-fo5so]

So few Randy Rhoads performances on video. Thank you. As usual Randy doesn't disappoint

[@tennesseeridgerunner5992]

When I was in high school in the mid to late 80s Randy had already made it it to a sort of sainthood with we metal heads already. Words fail me now as I watch a master at his craft. I just sit back and smile.

[@johnmorrissey5105]

I was at this concert. It was my 20th birthday. Motorhead opened . My ears rang for 2 days after, but a great show. The one thing I remember is that behind us, some jackass lit his seat and the seat next to him on fire. I never saw a person get such a beatdown in my life. The fire was put out in a matter of maybe 10 seconds, and the bouncers beat this guy almost to death, which was a great thing for all involved. A very memorable night. Ozzy and his white-fringed jacket!!!

[@poindextertunes]

the 80s were fxckin wild 😂

[@timmyj7092]

This is SO fantastic. Thank you, thank you, thank you for having the mind to film this and then to whoever shared it. Gift to the world.

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

LEGENDS

[@rachelhilgert692]

I was there. Motorhead opened up.

[@corvettebmw]

I saw Ozzy in August 1981 in Providence, Def Leppard opened the High And Dry Tour, great gig.

[@corvettebmw]

***** My show was August 7, 1981 Right on my friend!

[@michaelcalvitto3871]

+rachel hilgert Where you at the 1st show or the midnight show . I was at the midnight show.

[@rachelhilgert692]

didn't know there were two shows. I was at the earlier one.

[@michaelcalvitto3871]

+rachel hilgert Yes it was a great show at a time when midnight was still early to be out.

[@harley0098]

Just a small glimmer..of a man..who was one of the greats...among the heavens you are...and still rocking...R.I.P...

[@hortonstewart6074]

Its great that concert footage of Randy playing is starting to come out. Its so weird that all we ever had until the past few years is "Tribute" which most of us probably had as the bootleg "Bat's Head Soup" years before. No videos only that one recording. Thanks to those that are putting these videos up.

[@barryengle8295]

YES!!! I've got the "Bats Head Soup" bootleg too, that was a must have back then

[@andrewwest6560]

Best live footage of Randy pound for pound. U can see the way he moves and plays which is insane. Holy grail type stuff

[@a.romano6532]

I agree! He played 2 shows! Randy was on fire by the time 1:30 am came as they played. Magical night!

[@Michael-----]

There is some better live Quiet Riot footage with Randy that is way better than this and longer. I have it on DVD and when played on a Blu-Ray on a 88" 4K OLED TV, it is better than sex.👌🤘✌

[@andrewwest6560]

@@Michael----- ya I have seen it. Its amazing it's just the songs aren't anywhere near the level of ozzy.

[@a.romano6532]

I was 15 years old at the time when I shot this film! I also shot iron maiden AC DC Michael Schenker and Motorhead If anybody has any questions? please feel free to ask?? I saw a Randy play 6 times this was the 3rd time. I was ready front row Loge. The second roll of film broke in the camera and I tried desperately to fix it but it wouldn’t work shortly after that Randy’s guitar amp blew up and they had to stop the show for about three minutes. But this is Randy’s best performance of any of the shows that I ever saw he was on fire that night having played two shows I also filmed Motörhead that night because I love the motorhead two rolls of 15 minute I’ve often thought God I shouldn’t of wasted the roll-on Motörhead and kept them for Ozzie but I was planning on doing two of each before the last roll broke.

[@stevelove597]

How did Randy's guitar "blow up"? And which guitar?

[@a.romano6532]

Steve Love Hi Steve that was a typo. Randy’s guitar amp blew up it was his Marshall and he would have been playing Mr. Crowley at the time so it was probably the polkadot guitar that he was playing I saw him six times he made it look so easy every time

[@mikeyboy-91GT]

Do you SATO live??

[@Caseohhhhh]

Liar then why does your name say a. Romanio

[@gregglivesay7719]

@@Caseohhhhh He was there and he’s the one that filmed this. You’re totally wrong

[@blampied]

The Palladium doesn’t even exist anymore, demolished in order to build a twelve-story residence hall that students of NYU affectionately referred to as “Palladium Hall”. It’s a shame, it was an amazing room for bands.

[@JP4drumsFarrell]

Besides the Fillmore, I saw a ton of bands there. How bout Tower of Power opening for Santana!! Killer!!

[@tonyv.207]

Ozzy always cracks me up when he tries to clap. He looks like a Toddler trying to catch a beach ball. So offbeat. Lol

[@TheShagdog1313]

I know this comment is a year old butt, made me crack up. Hope your still around thanks for the laughs. Toddler,,lol

[@TheShagdog1313]

@@Starryder perfection indeed, Toronto maple leaf fan here.

[@TheShagdog1313]

@@Starryder I hope so, let's get the cup this year. I tell ya what though, I miss my all time favorite goalie, 🥅 felix "the cat"🐱 potvin. Hes the same age as me. I'll never forget the year,,, got to the conference finals only to lose to the Los Angeles kings in a grueling seven game series. I was going crazy thinking that we were going to get the cup that year. I think it was 1992-93 stay safe.😃😀😋

[@stevenwhite8936]

thats a hysterical analogy

[@thehorsefromhorsinabout]

LET ME SEE YOU CLAP YOUR FUCKING HANDS

[@badmonkey2222]

It's mind blowing that after two full world tours for two albums there is not one single pro shot video of Randy live except 3 songs in a Rochester NY television studio.

[@-jozarkin8272]

Randy was an amazing Guitarist. In 1981, that’s when I first heard him play. I was 11 years old. 6 months later I started playing guitar, and still playing 42 years later. He most definitely inspired me to play music. He will always be one of the Greats in my mind.

[@xavilion8454]

Is it just me or are these solos here even better than the album version?

[@andyisalwaysanxious8599]

Dude, he was on fire for sure

[@AccuracySpeaks]

Just ripping it up!!

[@wilsoncrocker]

they absolutely seem more dynamic... all in one "take", & playing rhythm around them... man he was beyond good. beyond special. he was 'once in 500 yrs' kind of special...

[@stevenwhite7525]

I'm right there with you in your train of thought... I was 12 when he was on that last plane ride...

[@speedracer210]

Randy's mother stated in an interview that Randy was always changing his songs he never played them the same way twice in concert.

[@allenpeck8239]

I Love Randy Rhodes... During those interviews clips at the end, Randy shows himself to be such a gentle, humble guy, with a good soul- You all prob think I'm nuts, but I get a really good vibe from him. I've not had the chance to see any of those clips before- Great Post, thanks a million

[@biaiznaich]

APex Please spell his name correctly bro....

[@allenpeck8239]

Raymond Keenan My bad brother. I have been fascinated by Randy ever since my older brother and all his friends used to rave about Randy when I was about 11 years old, in 1981. You know the rest of that story. To this day there is none like him, and I love him as much as I ever did. And as for the misspelling, it must've been my system; spellcheck, something like that. To be sure, I would've never misspelled his name, disrespecting him in such a manner. But I thank you for pointing it out.

[@АксРоуз-ж9м]

I love Rod Jackson and The Sounds

[@TycoVai]

I was in the 2-3 row for one of these shows. So high I had no idea what I was really experiencing at the time.

[@Uncle_Mark2600]

I remember hearing Randy for the first time on WBLM, it was Crazy Train. I rode my bike to the record store as fast as i could and bought it on cassette. Absolutely loved it, still do.

[@amyntut]

As a huge Randy Rhoads fan this made my day. SO thankful that whoever shot this has the camera on Randy as well. I saw Randy play twice, and there's nothing and nobody like him . R.I.P. Randy .Thank you.

[@richardcarchia7037]

I was supposed to see him at the providence civic center! ! I still kick myself in the ass today!! And I saw alot of bands in the 80s ! Sad the 80s and 90s were the best times of my life!

[@mikej70]

Randy may be long gone but his awesome brilliant great playing will never be forgotten

[@tomdaniels3392]

OMG Believer is sooooo amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! goose bumps and chills run down my spine!!!!! WOW

[@franktaylor7978]

I know. Too had it broke right in the middle. He sounded perfect.

[@109Thunder]

The best guitarist ever. His combination of classical and rock made him stand out above the rest. I still play his music to this day!

[@joelewis9433]

Randy shows young people what hard work potion and dedication can do for u

[@tempestfury8324]

We lost a legend recently....Eddie Van Halen... Incredible but he didn't inspire me like Randy did. In 1981 I bought a Fender Mustang....beat up but hey, my first electric guitar! And I also got a Super Twin amp......all for about $500. He gave the impetus....the drive to play.....and it worked! I've never been a great player but a conscientious one.....and that was a gift Rhoads gave me that EVH could never give. I simply didn't see it the same way as Eddie, or Yngwie, or Takasaki, or Beck, or May, Page, Clapton, Hendriix..... It was the moments of classical music and heavy metal that compelled me to try this thing! And it worked brilliantly! Eddie! You gave us so much love! Thank you brother for showing us what hard work and talent can achieve. You did it better than most could imagine and we hold you in our hearts! Definitely....see you on the other side!

[@williamagathan6555]

I'm very happy to see him played on stage, cause its pretty hard to find randy's on stage video. He is my only guitar hero

[@Polentaccio]

HUGE live tone. As others have said, total package in terms of playing, tone, and stage performance. For such a little guy he had such a big presence. Impressive.

[@divgtrslingr]

Randy had the IT factor, total package. Once in a lifetime talent, while others are technical players they don't create that unique 3rd dimension coming from there amps like a Hendrix-Band of Gypsies or SRV.

[@fieldhippy3663]

+David Ehh, agree, but in reevaluating, think hes beyond once in a lifetime. Once in a milleniums more like it. Not to over do it. I think about this type stuff pretty much every day. So, thats my 2

[@chrisbrown3549]

David hendrix was SLOPPY.

[@morelast9376]

Ryan McNeila any person playing rock is wigger

[@herbyverstink]

I laugh at people like you..people who just have to have their fuckin heros...soooooo many super gifted guitarists its sickening..in fact had someone else landed with Ozzy instead of randy,and then died tragically and way too early,your dumbass would be saying the same thing.Just accept the notion that there are truly,many wonderful artists out there and move along.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

David Yes Randy had many more facets to his guitar work than just flashy licks, he had the raunch in his playing, a lot of feel and good melodic sense, always tasteful playing rather than the majority of shredders who just seem to bunch a few exercises/arpeggios together and pass it off as music. Randy also wrote memorable compositions/riffs too which seemed to carry on in the tradition of Iommi, he pulled it all off really well and is a legend because of it.

[@sandylman8219]

I was at the very first show of the Blizzard of Ozz tour: Glasgow Apollo, September 1980. Randy Rhoads was phenomenal. It was my first gig, aged 14! This video brings back great memories.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Randy Rhoads with something else, he wasn't human! Never has another been like him!