Who played MR. CROWLEY solo the best? ( ZAKK WYLDE vs RANDY RHOADS)

[@DaleLaeson]

Um, let's see... Randy Rhoads actually wrote the song and came up with the solo and was blowing our minds back in 1980! I can't believe this is even a question!

[@greendim1]

...the "stupiest" question i ever heard..."who plays Randys most classic solos better ?...himself ....or someone else.??...makes no sence to me

[@josh2838]

Exactly

[@CanopusJupiter]

This is such a retarded question... Pffft... Haven't you got anything else better to do ?!! Smh....

[@DaleLaeson]

​@@greendim1Appreciate the reply, when I saw this video at first, I thought I was misunderstanding it. It's unbelievable the kind of crap people will come up with nowadays.

[@raymo6795]

I tend to agree, however, Randy (legend) was only with Ozzy a few years. Zakk has been with Ozzy for over 25 years. Zakk is great, but he is not RR

[@joekoehn98]

Without Randy we wouldn't have this song

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Of course 🤘🏻

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Of course 🤘🏻

[@halford1967]

Or Ozzy Osbourne band

[@jhonnygladstone4631]

There will be no comparison for ever and ever. Randy Rhoads for eternity he is immortal. What a crazy question 😮

[@J.Y715]

100% agreed!

[@bham311]

He’s obviously not immortal. He’s been gone for 42 years.

[@Motovader72]

I'd say the guy that wrote it played it the best but Zakk certainly does it justice.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Zakk does a really good job, but we are talking about Randy rhoads now and I am not putting anyone in his class no offense to a lot of great players

[@vladimirbogosavljevic8039]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oraclethere is no better there . Both are great in their own ideas . Thise are filling this song great

[@markzacrep4266]

RR wins. He was the best.

[@joemomma3988]

The guy who wrote it??? Little respect please. Eddie and Randy launched 10,000 guitarists. He not just a guy or the guy. He’s one of the fathers of modern guitar. Slash is just some guy compared.

[@JimmyJamZ12321]

Really? Wtf kind of question is that? Randy! He fuggin wrote the thing

[@MigrantAssassinationSquad666]

Yes, but Zakk plays it better ❤❤

[@moarteacucoasa4193]

No one is "the Best"

[@JimmyJamZ12321]

@@moarteacucoasa4193 I disagree

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

So what? Eric Clapton wrote the solo to Sunshine of Your Love, but Vernon Reid’s version absolutely blows his away.

[@JimmyJamZ12321]

@@tommyapocalypse6096 fugg Eric Clapton. SRV if we're talking blues

[@rickshawkapoor4003]

The best version of mr.Crowley is in 'Randy Rhode tribute' album. In that album Randy proved himself 'undeniably guitar God'

[@carolinastringband]

You ain't lyin'!

[@saffadam]

Period

[@YourUncleBenny251]

Amen, brother.

[@jamiecarson6439]

Often imitated but never duplicated... Randy rhoads was a rock legend... The day we lost him is the day the music truly died

[@QuocTran-su6eo]

Zakk plays 10 songs with 1 solo,Randy can play 10 solos in 1 song.

[@ryanr4181]

so you're saying Zakk cant play???? i don't think anyone is here to put Zakk down because no one can he is a fkn BEAST but it's apples and oranges and he's no longer here but Zackk is a Monster

[@johnjones4096]

I've never heard it put that way. Bravo 👏

[@제이에스-x7l]

@@QuocTran-su6eo 🤣idiot randyfanboy is world best senseless

[@kevinblackburn3198]

Well said

[@andrzejd5301]

stay of the blue acid buddy hahahahaha

[@djcflash]

Randy, ALL THE WAY,

[@sircharles7323]

Zakk is playing the notes (quite good though) and Randy is creating an emotional masterpiece of music with his hands, his heart and soul that takes you on a wonderful journey into a zone, where time stands still and you forget about yourself. RIP great beloved Randy!

[@BarryFrye-h4n]

Randy did it the best! because if he hadn’t done it first, Zach couldn’t have!

[@Iliya.Guitar]

The solo on the Original track is the best ever I agree 🤘🏻🍻

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

there is no question this guy is being a hack , the original songwriter, who is extremely gifted plays it better

[@ReductioAdAbsurdum]

The title of this video is sacrilege.

[@GreyGhost9]

YES!!

[@daveh7186]

Yup

[@CanopusJupiter]

Everything about this video is retarded.

[@mikej9619]

Bad click bait... well we got to see more Randy so I can't complain...

[@larryweaver1729]

AGREED

[@rayz5508]

Zakk is more of a ripper. Randy is more tasteful.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

I agree 🤘🏻🍻

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Randy is just a better guitar player and writer, no shame to Zakk

[@SJ-ty5rw]

Totally agree ! Randy really cared about his phrasing .. Zakk can play it correctly when he wants to . But in general his style is more flash . Randy was more substance

[@dan-ws2sf]

Asking who played it better is like asking who did a better job painting the Sistine chapel, Michaelangelo or the guy that has to keep it up or touch it up every now and then. Just a stupid question🤦‍♂️

[@darylhicks7008]

I’ve always liked Zakks tone more but there wouldn’t be a Zakk without Randy. Zakk was hugely influenced by Randy and openly admits it. The fact that he honours Randy’s legacy by playing it the same is very respectful. He didn’t want to replace Randy, he wanted to honour his legacy. Not every day you get to step into your idols spot to fill the void and I think he was always humble about it. Much respect to Randy as he is my guitar hero and much respect to Zakk for paying tribute to him and remaining humble. Without Randy we wouldn’t have the Zakk we see.

[@IramMendez-c7q]

Zack did it justice so did Brad...BUT Randy is all alone in the category ....he played it with feeling

[@joshhellstorm184]

Randy all day everyday

[@bigjermboktown6976]

Everybody talking s*** about Zakk Wylde. Randy obviously wrote the song so who can play it better than the person that wrote it. But Zakk completely obliterated that song and I honestly don't think he needed Ozzy to become what he became I think it just helped. Alot, but then again Zakk Wylde has always been my favorite guitarists of all time.

[@donbeck5109]

Zakk did it his way, with his personal flair. This can’t be a contest because they are both masters at what they do/did.

[@paulholdway5647]

Both are timeless Zakk just showed up later....Randy owns the orignal Ozzy...Zakk owns the rest

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

HANDS DOWN, RANDY RHOADES!!! Not that Zak was bad or anything, but he was just playing someone elses masterpiece!

[@GNewcomb-q9v]

There is no such thing as a masterpiece! Stop abusing that word!

[@sigmacg2k929]

Randy, for sure. Zakk is more technical, more fast, but the clearness of Randy is phenomenal. Zakk need more patience, this is not a race.

[@ssteacup]

More technical? Lol

[@millhouse508]

You know who deserves credit for writing a lot of Ozzy’s songs on Blizzard of OZ n Diary of a Madman and gets absolutely no credit for it ?! Bass player Bob Daisley. He helped Ozzy arrange and co-write songs from Blizzard of Oz up to No More Tears. Randy Rhoads was a maniac on the guitar absolute legend. Zack Wylde has good riffs but everything he writes now has constant pinch harmonic squeals.

[@donaldlemieux]

Randy played more articulated, I can't tell if it's all about the tone, Zakk has so much more gain, and way more distortion. This could be a big factor

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Yeahh zakk has more tone and played with higher tempo

[@g.battistacarrara6380]

Randy aveva studiato il neoclassico,Zakk si arrangia come può nascondendo le sue lacune con la distorsione ed il pending.👊🎸

[@AnthonyMichaels-g9s]

The true competition would be to hand both of them an Acoustic Classical guitar and see which one sounds the best. Hands down, Rhoads

[@OU-tn4nt]

Randy Rhoads hands down all day long. RIP Randy Rhoads!!🤘👊🤘🎸🎵🎶

[@CrWilson-do1ik]

The guitar work on blizzard of Oz, and diary of a madman is unmatched by any guitarist of any time period

[@Iliya.Guitar]

These albums are so Important in Metal history 🤘🏻

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

you speak truth, two groundbreaking albums that changed the game. BOO is the top selling metal debut in history by a band

[@jakebonsai2165]

You've been huffing ⛽️ again

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@jakebonsai2165 is that code for inhaling reality

[@LEDZEP769]

Two masterpieces were written in 7 months, you have to wonder what would have been next. ✝️🎸

[@We3KingsInc]

I think richie blackmore opened the world to classical style in metal.

[@chrisolson9603]

Don't leave Jake e. Lee out cold

[@MigrantAssassinationSquad666]

Meh........

[@BarryFrye-h4n]

@@chrisolson9603 Jake Was Good But, No

[@GNewcomb-q9v]

I always laugh at how the second best guitarist Ozzy has ever had gets left out!

[@krusher70]

Agreed ​@@GNewcomb-q9v

[@armandomorenotherevival7827]

@@chrisolson9603 Jake is my fav out of all the ozzy guitarists, not to mention Joe Holmes who is a monster guitarist as well .

[@sixslinger9951]

no contest . Randy wrote it and slayed it. nobody beats the original. first Zack couldn't write that solo if he had a million to do it.

[@russellmcmackin6183]

Zack is the worst guitarist ozzy ever played with period

[@mojopin70]

Zack's solo show his lack of musical knowledge. Randy's solos and compositions show his knowledge of music theory.

[@erikthered9670]

@@mojopin70 the funny thing is Zakk is a far better technical guitarist than Randy, and can play just about anything you put in front of him. Everything Zakk plays is completely intentional, he avoided the types of diatonic and harmonic scales that Randy used in Ozzy to avoid too many comparisons and to create his own style. While everyone else from that era tried to copy Randy or Eddie, Zakk followed more in their footsteps and did his own thing and that's why he is still at the top of the world and didn't fall out of fame.

[@seluos]

Randy, back when it was so real it was unreal.

[@dantheguitarman6839]

Zakk does a great job with the solo but there is something in the way the Randy played the solo that goes beyond. It's almost like there is something spiritual to it. Every time I hear these 2 solos I get chills when Randy plays them but not when Zakk does.

[@MetalAsFk]

Don't get me wrong Zakk is amazing and does a hell of a job playing the parts of Randy Rhodes but Randy Rhodes has much more finesse playing those lead runs.

[@TheGuitarGuy.]

Rhandy Was No Doubt Better But It Wasn’t The Fact He Wrote The Solo But His Tone Which Really Sets The Solo Apart Than Others & The Other Fact That Its Super Clean❤

[@oneofmanyte3321]

Rhoads of course and Ozzy absolutely adored Randy and was blown away by his playing.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@AdamRedhouse-xs5qh]

Zakk has the showmanship that's for sure, but Randy is the best cause he created it... \m/ Two Thumbs Up for the Both of them...

[@Iliya.Guitar]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mauricioferreira4157]

RIP Mr Rhoads.

[@PinoyJelly]

Randy did it very clean sound.

[@dominickefrim3088]

Randy's performance was more polished. It was the sign of the times. He didn't have a full decade of set precedence. He was setting the precedence. Zach definitely added some improvements but Zach had the benefit of building on the original. Randy was the original.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Exacly Randy's the Original

[@danrao3707]

LMFAO!!!!! The master who wrote it vs the guy who covered it? II’s not even a discussion and Zack would agree.

[@JohnnyInvictus]

Not to take away from Zakk,but he is literally playing Randy’s song…..how can he do it better….? When you copy someone,you can only hope to be second best.

[@bellch87]

The way Ozzy is is just in awe of Randy at the end of the second solo gets me every time.

[@alzfantazy]

RR is legendary, he wrote it and many other incredible solos that guitar players are still trying to learn.

[@ImNotMikeWen]

RANDY RHOADS ALL TIME KILLER

[@JayJ-b6l]

I know your title is clickbait but the obvious answer is the man who wrote it

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Smart Title right?

[@alyssahudson1743]

I agree just watch this to listen to the solos because they are great

[@ronasher8103]

Zack is good but not to many guitarists who are speedsters are melodic that's why Randy was good , he had melody.

[@alfonsourquidez8871]

I'm a HUGE Randy Rhoads fan.. he basically, IMHO, changed Hard Rock & 'Heavy Metal' forever. But, I really think Zakk holds his own here. I mean, Randy definitely wrote it, but Zakk stayed pretty true to it while making it his own. Kind of weird seeing Ozzy smack Zakk in the face or whatever during his solo at 1:40 ... pretty sure Zakk could have wiped the floor with him (before security came running in).

[@DonaldTrumps-zc5mu]

Ozzy did that to all his guitarist's. It was part of the show......😮 And Ozzy is Zakks children's godfather. He wouldn't hurt Ozzy.....they are family ❤️

[@kahlerbob64]

No question randy Rhoads hands down no competition

[@brianchacon6208]

Father Zakk and St. Rhodes are both guitar Gods.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Exacly 2 gods 🤘🏻

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Zakk is really good but he is not at Randy Rhoads level of Godliness

[@johnathanwhitewolf5050]

I personally like zakks style and I think he does Randy's riffs justice. He respects Randy's music and it shows. That's what is important.

[@adka9473]

Its hilarious to think anyone plays it better than Sir Randy

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

exactly it is so asinine, imagine thinking someone below the songwriter in skill and talent plays it better than songwriter.

[@tracyfisher5091]

Not even close Randy ALWAYS and FOREVER

[@josephpark18254]

I made my first comment before watching the video. I have to say I enjoy your facial expressions while watching these solos. Your true admiration for the guitar work. Keep it up. I was expecting just some video where someone was comparing some clickable type stuff to compare for views. I appreciate your appreciation.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Thank you so much my Friend, I'm Guitarist myself and I love to share my thoughts, ideology and my experience with you guys. I'm glad you like my video. \m/

[@JohnMeador-w5z]

You just feel randy did it from the heart I can't hear that with Zach

[@Iliya.Guitar]

I believe they both did it from the Hear

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

tough to find a guy who played with more feeling than Randy Rhoads....he always told the band play with more feel. Zakk is playing the notes written by another guy he cannot replicate that feel and touch

[@BarryFrye-h4n]

@@JohnMeador-w5z I Love Them Both But, RANDY!

[@WilliamHackney-x7i]

I was 21 when Randy left us, sad day for all, Randy was ahead of his time, it was years for any one to catch up with him. RIP Randy

[@MichaelDouglasSkewes]

It's always going to be Randy, it seems like a ridiculous question! I knew he was my guitar teacher and neighbor, I was able to ask questions about the Blizzard Album, so I was lucky enough to ask questions about things with Randy when he came home to Burbank on breaks. Zakk loved Randy, and I talked with him when I used to live with him in Valencia CA. Back in 2005. Anyway, sorry about jumping on you, it just seems like a crazy question, but I guess one that could be an interesting question! But the answer is always Randy, even though Zakk does put his spin on things without ruining it!

[@jeffmaltby6185]

Ha ! , what's up Michael ?? I see your posts all the time on FB . 🤘

[@TheNonautomatoN]

I mean, Zakk does his own version of it pretty well but Randy sounds way more melodic and not rushing it even though it sounds fast,

[@reaperssoul4731]

Randy had more feeling you can feel each note, but Zakk is good but its not the same from the original.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Love 'Em both 🤘🏻🍻

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Zakk cannot touch Randy....you cannot compete against an elite player and his original

[@jamessiller2434]

Randy played with such intricacies that ZW and others miss. Remember also, technology changed by the time ZW came along. Randy was the Wizard for a reason!

[@sunjester8254]

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING? Zakk is nowhere in the same league as Randy. He's good for more of that bluesy hard rock style he does with BLS, not the classically influenced writing Randy did, or even what Tony or Jake did with Ozzy.

[@xannak923]

they are both amazing guitarists and Zakk is very respectful with Randys masterpiece you really cannot compare the 2 of them both amazing both do this perfectly be thankful Randy existed and Zakk is still here

[@davidtappe5337]

Zakk just playing his style. Love them both.

[@andrzejd5301]

im a couple of years older than Zakk Wylde and grew up listening to both Randy and Zakk play but i give Zakk the win for performance and solo

[@kenbetterman7910]

Randy is a much cleaner player.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Randy's much better Composer but in terms of technique I guess Zakk has no rival

[@JbirdlLester]

You forgot Jake E Lee and Gus G and you Forgot Brad Gillis.

[@earlfox6030]

zakk couldn't carry Randy's lunch bucket

[@toddmc66]

The difference between the two for me is, Randy's emotions and feelings are definitely felt and heard as the notes are played. No disrespect to Zach because he's amazing, Zack obviously has it down extremely well because he's been practicing it for years and years but it's lacking the emotion that Randy was able to produce because he is the creator

[@savidany]

RANDY GOAT!

[@inscoredbz]

They're all great. Each have their own styles. I like Jake Lee myself, i think hes the nost underrated between the three, but all are great.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Yeah ozzy always had amazing guitarists

[@genesisalves5474]

for me, Zakk played it way cooler than Randy! i prefer Zakk´s version in this video

[@GidDree]

Love your expertise LIKED-SUBSCRIBED 💪

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Thank you so much my friend 🤘🏻🍻🍻

[@GidDree]

@@Iliya.Guitar 💪

[@steveparker7840]

Without Randy Rhoads there would be no Zakk Wylde.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Exacly

[@TrondOdegaard]

I agree with all the comments below. RR wrote the songs. Plus, he's got a fluidity and flow that no one else has.

[@seang1948]

Is this a JOKE ????

[@3684dr]

Emotion is the operative word for describing Zack's execution of this solo, & many more..!

[@konstantinospagourtzis4141]

You can't compare gold(randy) and bronze(zakk)!!!

[@Gabriel-j1u]

You can just tell which is the copy and the original. Without RANDY RHOADS, there is no Mr Crowley song period 💯

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

correct

[@bham311]

I think Ozzy and Daisley may disagree with that since they developed the bass line and the lyrics.

[@daniloradonjic718]

Randy, by so sooo faaar!!! Ridiculous question! 🤘❤️

[@daveh7186]

Stop. This comparison is crazy.

[@ronaldkline7311]

Try playing Brad Gillis version

[@robertrisso4976]

Only one Randy

[@GeorgPsarras]

Not even close. No need to say which one is better. My god!

[@MrGarydaverocks]

What a dumb question...

[@jrodrodgers5223]

I think it's a great question to ask. I also think that it can never be answered truly because we all have our own perception of what it is that makes Randy's Solo's great. To me it's the subtleties of the way he played. Zak in my opinion probably played the best rendition of RR note for note in perfect synch that anyone has played🤘💯. But for me it's still not Randy by like 1/90th of a millimeter. So RR WINS for me the BEST original metal soloist, Best original metal riffster, and Greatist lost talent before their time. But I also must say that I feel the same about Cliff Burton.💯🤘

[@cvzanikos1]

Look at Randy’s face when he’s playing HIS solo. The only thing existing is him and his guitar. His emotional expressions are even playing

[@GenoGiamatti]

Rhoads

[@GenoGiamatti]

Randy rocks with his own style, his predecessors learned styles, but never created a style.

[@jimcook5711]

The winner is obviously the guy who actually wrote it. JS. ZAKK definitely made it beautiful as a tribute. But Randy was the King, and ZAKK would tell you the same.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

Yeah but not in this performance

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Without hesitation Randy!

[@thesaints-7-andrew.]

Watching from Greece.hi everybody. There's no question.the great Zakk said it all about the greatest Randy. period.

[@chriswhiteside6879]

Zakk's my favorite guitarist... but Jake E. Lee solo I think is the best.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

I've heard Jake E lee's solo but I prefer Randy and Zakk 🤘🏻

[@thomascolic8977]

@@Iliya.Guitaragreed

[@chriswhiteside6879]

@@Iliya.Guitar The Ultimate Sin tour videos with Jake E. Lee are so good.... I just like his performance better.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

is the best what? He does not do it better than Randy , you mean among the guys who followed Randy and played his stuff

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

That's not even a legit question. That song is arguably Ozzy's Hotel California.

[@filteredjc4653]

I love both versions and when I was learning it was really useful to hear two interpretations of the same solo. The best version is the live Tribute by Randy, but the Live & Loud version by Zakk is amazing too

[@58BURST]

That's like asking which has more vanilla flavor between Chocolate, or vanilla 😂

[@dannyh773]

I saw Randy Rhoads twice live. It was awesome. Had no idea he would become a legend. Guitarist I knew at that time would practice his stuff just like Zack Wylde. And respect to Zack for acknowledging that. Music has come a long way since then. And it’s good to see guitarist building on the past legends.

[@TheJimmyfroShow]

Where can I get the Zach Wylde ozzy concert?

[@scottmcclure4153]

I miss randy. I watched this video from beginning until the end. Evey time i hear randy it actually brings tears to my eyes. I have that same feeling when i hear dee on tribute. Him smoking and him walking out studio to go and listen to the two recordings of dee . Kills me .

[@Iliya.Guitar]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@billyjaquith5554]

Randy is the man the mith the legend nobody can beat his guitar solo's

[@larycel]

Randy played it perfectly and effortlessly.

[@ryanhansen7]

I don’t know that there’s a “Better” they are just different. But both are amazing. I could never pick between the two. Great song choice

[@williamdefronzo1657]

No Fucking comparison man! RANDY RHODES is Metal Guitar GOD!🤘😈🤘

[@simplegirlfromthevalley1136]

You didn't just hear Randy Rhodes YOU FELT HIM PLAYING IT WAS SO AWESOME IN THE 80Z HE WAS ALLTIME BEST ❤

[@rick139208]

I love the whole lineup,Randy Rhoads,Tommy Aldridge and Rudy Sarzo.

[@Iliya.Guitar]

\m/

[@Charlie_B.]

I choose Zakk. Randy is an absolute guitar legend and he is the one that inspired me to learn classical guitar and Incorporate it into heavy metal this solo specifically, is the one that inspired me to do that. but something about the amount of emotion that Zakk puts into the solo just elevates it to a whole other level, but that’s just for me that’s my personal opinion.

[@simplegirlfromthevalley1136]

Without ??? RANDY WAS THE ALLSTAR JUST BLEW OUR MINDS WITH HIS TALENT ❤ R.I.P.

[@TheMiddleAgedMusician-mc6xo]

Randy plays with a lot of feeling but had a limited time to show his expression. Zac is handicapped in his need to follow Randy's lead but also had so many more times to show an iconic lead. Both great players. If history had played out differently, it would have been nice to hear each play each other's songs, but that isn't the hand we were dealt.

[@Lautarofonseca]

First of all, your approach is very good. That being the case, I think that you cannot choose one or the other, both are great with their techniques, both the creator (Rhoads) and the interpreter (Wylde). I think it's like saying Picasso or Dali. I've thought about it too. Thanks for your video, it's great.