Brad Gillis was amazing. He had to learn the songs and solos very quickly and he nailed it. Brad going to Night Ranger was probably best for him. He had a long career with them. Jake E Lee was a incredible find. Jake had something special man. When he was onstage with Ozzy it was electric.Jake is one of my favorites all time.
It's ironic because Jake was known to be reclusive and quiet off stage, but on stage I'm not really sure if there was any body better when it came to putting on a show. Great player, great stage presence and killer moves .
How sad that Randy endured the alleged abuse by Ozzy. I agree with Randy's stance about recording a cover album of BS songs. Financially, it was understandable but I can see Rhoads' and Aldridge's point of view. The working relationship must have been volatile in order for Rhoads to contemplate leaving. I think the best person to ask about all this would be Sarzo. Rest in Peace, Randy 🎸
Everyone forgets the huge job Guitarist Bernie Torme did right after Randy's tragic death, he basically learned the setlist coming over on the plane, and had one quick rehearsal! And had to be there among everyone still clearly reeling from the passing of Randy! So saying he wasn't fully welcomed? Is an understatement! But through his professionalism, he made it through finding out just how vile the Osbourne's really are!
@@esteeb67 Oh, I sure he did, he’s was playing Richie Blackmore’s parts in Ian Gillian’s band and that’s why he was picked as a replacement,sadly it only lasted a week ,he said when the gig was over? Nobody thanked him! But he said that he never was welcome either, it was only 30+ years later did Ozzy mention anything, it’s pathetic how that group treats the help!
Man, you come up with the most amazing original content. Phenomenal. Changes a lot about what I think of ozzy. Sadly, it tiesinwith what they did with rerecording the original ozzy albums and shafting Daisley and co. Truth has gotta be told
People always think Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads were like best friends, maybe at first but then they started treating Randy Rhoads bad. If he was alive, he would’ve been on the same page with the people Ozzy/Sharon fucked over, Jake E. Lee, Bob Daisley, and Lee Kerslake. It’s the sad truth. Love Randy Rhoads, he made his stamp on hard rock/heavy metal scene. 👍🎸
Supposedly at the time of Randy's death, he and Ozzy weren't even on speaking terms after Ozzy punched him. Ozzy likes tell a different story, but he was a nut case back then. And these days he probably doesn't even remember anything that went on back then.
100% agree with Guitar Rocks, if Randy would have lived he would have been screwed over like many other musicians that has worked with Ozzy/Sharron over the years. You mentioned Jake E. Lee, Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake ..I'd also add in George Lynch. He was slotted to play for Ozzy after Randy but had a job doing deliveries or something so had to cut his hair. He is told he's got the job quits the job that is paying the bills only to find out they hired Jake E. Lee.
@@Grodd70 That’s true too, and I heard he had to leave with barely anything at all. Basically had to leave his job to go do the Ozzy Rehearsals and getting paid small and doesn’t get the gig. I love Jake E. Lee of course but they did George Lynch dirty on that one. Same thing when Don Costa showed up at the 83’ US festival and he brought his family to watch him play bass and he was fired that same day and Bob Daisley did the gig. Love Bob Though
@@guitarrocks7776 I agree Sharon and Co. have a horrible reputation on how they treat musicians in Ozzy's Band actually with other bands as well, I heard that her and Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) had a falling out. I will be the first to admit I can't play but three cords, so I am sure that many people getting the chance to play with Ozzy would be amazing. HOWEVER, its too bad that once word got out other musicians didn't just say "thanks but no thanks". Think of it this way if your good enough to be asked to join or even audition then your good enough to find something better.
His tone on that album is awesome & underrated! I forgot the model, but a great old Mesa Boogie & I think it was split in stereo somehow with another head with a slight chorus or delay to get that huge sound. I liked that he put his own spin on things, especially songs like Snowblind. Songs like Never Say Die he played pretty straight on, but Brad definitely has his own feel/sound. In my opinion he honored the feel of the original song while adding his own techniques tastefully. I know a few people that didn’t like it, but I feel a majority of people enjoyed it
I break it out once in a while and still find myself impressed. Incredible he spent two days learning the songs and improvised those killer solos and fills.
@@matthew80127 that Mesa boogie midrange cuts through on that album, the tone is evil! Sarzo's bass also has a great tone and blended well with the guitar. it is almost like a Tom Schultz Rockman kind of midrange, but I would guess using a boogie cab with the EV speakers had a lot to do with it, the voice coils in those cabs could handle loud volume without breaking up, as well as the pre amp stages of the amp . those Amps were first of their kind with 5 pre amp stages . it would be interesting to see it emulated on a Line 6 or Roland
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As a kid I would listen to those “live” albums and always be amazed by how tight the bands were and how the singers always nailed all their parts. I never had a clue about all the studio trickery that went on behind the scenes. 🤣
Yeah in this case it’s all live just the vocals were redone. And it’s from one show start to finish save for Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. So as far as live albums go pretty good! More truly live than many.
It sucks they even call them live .. albums . This is why i am always skeptical of any "official " live concerts releases . I much prefer the live tv broadcast shows , to hear how a singer really performed . As they can't go into the studio most of the time to redo the vocals .
Speak of the Devil late night show at the Ritz was easily one of the greatest metal shows I've ever seen. I've seen some real good ones back in the day but I'd have to put it in my top 5. Particularly cause it was wild seeing ozz, Brad, Rudy and Tommy in such a small venue. As well as cause Brad was just the biggest monster of a gtr player that night on Earth! 💯🔥💯 And I wish I could somehow thank the bouncer who looked out for me and my two friends by letting us in a side door cause we were 16/17 and underage for the Ritz. We were the youngest people there that night. It was a highlight of my teenage years and I couldn't be more thankful for him letting us in. Literally right after he beat the crap out of some dude out front. The crowd was rowdy, the staff was rowdy and it's amazing the Ritz was still in one piece after the show.
Brad Gillis knew a lot about harmony of what scales work over chord progressions, you can hear him literally run down E Natural minor with an added major 7 over A minor in Sweet leaf. his solo on war pigs was great too. it is pretty amazing how wicked his sound was with the Floyd Rose and Mesa mark 2c no wha pedal wha free
The live album was going to be called History of Ozz: half Sabbath, Half blizzard of ozz band. Randy led the mutiny, if ozzy had fired him Randy would have lived. Randy and Bob Daisley all time great songwriting team.
I've heard Speak of the devil countless times. Gillis; was no rhoads however he did an amazing job filling up for him during that tour after Randy's death. Gillis is incredibly talented. and I heard Ozzy asked Michael schenker to join his band and knowing how of a douche schenker is it wouldn't have worked. Brad Gillis to me is one of the most underrated Rock/ metal guitar players ever . speak of the devil is a great live album
I heard that same story about Ozzy asking Michael Schenker, but Ozzy said he asked for the "kings ransom" before he'd do anything, and Ozzy had this to add as well, he said Michael was a right c**T about it,and I don't need that in my life!
This is eye opening. I have always been under the impression that Speak of the Devil was recorded live over two nights, and using the Black Sabbath songs to fulfill Ozzy's contract. I knew Randy didn't like playing BS songs live, and if he hadn't died, would have been the guitarist for this. (Hearing RR's rendition of Iron Man/Children of the Grave on the Tribute album, I'm not sure what he had against playing BS songs, other than writing credits). I still think Speak of the Devil is great. Brad plays balls out. And his tone is incredible on this album.
Yes, this is an interesting video with good information. I remember reading an article in a rock magazine back then where Ozzy said he released the Sabbath material because he didn't want to do a disservice to Rhodes, as the material from the first two albums were largely written by him and he had recently passed away. Now it seems that isn't the case, as he was talking about doing the Sabbath songs WITH Randy Rhodes! Also, the timing of the release of Speak of the Devil being released around the same time Sabbath released their Live Evil 2 record set makes you wonder. As I remember, both bands were claiming that THEIR live album was superior to the other one.
@@backtoshallabal6662 Randy does do an amazing job with Paranoid in Milwaukee, Jan. 22. They say something went wrong with some of his equipment or pedal before the show that night but you couldn't tell it! It's like one of the best sounding live solos I've ever heard him do. It's on YT as "Paranoid Best Version" ...Simply amazing!!
Randy does do an amazing job with Paranoid in Milwaukee, Jan. 22, 1982. They say something went wrong with some of his equipment or pedal but you couldn't tell it! It's one of the best sounding live solos I've ever heard him do. It's on YT as "Paranoid Best Version" ...Simply amazing!!
@@backtoshallabal6662 Actually, the Black Sabbath material is MUCH easier to play than the songs from Ozzy's career with Randy Rhodes. He probably didn't want to play them because they were too EASY. Seriously, I've been in bands, and it's pretty common to hear musicians say something like "Come on, do we really have to play Paranoid... again??" Now, Over The Mountain... you gotta have some chops to pull THAT one off.
Randy was under contract with Ozzy for 5 records. Randy was desperate to get out of his contract, talked to another band member of how to possibly get out of by filing a lawsuit. He was sick and tired of Ozzy's bullshit and he was at the end of his rope.
Ozzy’s unprofessionalism & alcoholism. There were many shows canceled due to Ozzy’s habits & mental health. Ozzy would become belligerent and violent. Also, the fact it started as a “band” and quickly become an Ozzy solo project with Randy becoming a sideman.
@@AngelofAnguish probably Sharon running everything. They ditched Daisley & Kerslake after recording Diary for no apparent reason other than they weren't as popular in the US as Sarzo & Aldrirge.
@@AngelofAnguish I don't know all the details but Ozzy was drunk one night and hit Randy for some reason. Rudy Sarzo confirms this in an interview. Ozzy had a lot of problems/issues when drinking and I think he was afraid of Randy leaving the band because he had talked about going back to LA to study Classical Guitar at UCLA. He wanted to do that and go back to giving lessons at Musonia (his Mom's Music Studio) where he had taught guitar back during his Quiet Riot days.
That was an awesome release, the band had a great chemistry. Brad did an amazing job, loved he’s tone . Sucks you can’t purchase in the USA, have to go to Canada or Europe.
They exploited Randy on The tribute album and video for crazy train. I’m not sure if Randy’s family got proceeds or royalties, depends his contract with Ozzy? But being as Jake got negotiated out of royalties, Bob got screwed outta ton of them, and the band was supposed to be called “Blizzard of Oz” instead of Ozzy Osbourne. I mean if the shoe fits.
When Randy's brother and sister were in danger of losing the family's music school, the Osbournes remained quiet. With all their wealth they could've stepped in and at least helped out a bit, but they couldn't be bothered.
The more you hear about the inner workings of Ozzy's solo career, the less and less I like it. The first two records will always be classics. The biggest thanks goes to his band at the time. Randy, Bob and Lee. He certainly had great players after that, but I think those two records were the only time when they functioned as a band and not just a bunch of hired guns.
I believe in metal this situation was the origination point for the "hired gun". Ozzy(the brand, not the person)proved, that band was optional, it just a fact, the we can like or not, or whatever.
@@flyingvguy6833 Ahhh I do think the band matters. And, I think the proof is in the pudding. The first two Ozzy records are light years better than anything he ever did after. I do like some of the records after the first two, but none of them hold a candle to that those. And thanks go to Randy, Bob and Lee...
I wonder how much of tribute was recut with vocals. The Afterhours footage has had vocals recut.I’ve the original VHS and Crazy Train is one that they did because Ozzy voice just cracks in the chorus.
Regardless of all of the arguments about, it not being a real live album, is still my favorite live album. I just wish, there wasn’t so much shenanigans surrounding it. And I would love to see full length footage from those shows, if they still exist. So far all I have seen is the memoirs of a madman DVD footage, of fairies wear boots. The speak of the devil DVD we got, is not from these New York shows. It’s from the diary of a madman tour, after Randy’s death.
To be honest, Talk/Speak of the Devil is my favourite rendition of the Sabbath tunes live, they are certainly some of the heaviest. Brad did an amazing job given the time constraints. I do get the worship for Randy, but for me Jake was the best guitarist Ozzy had- especially live.
No way. Quit the hate, it's not worship for Randy. Randy has been gone for 40 years. He never got his chance to do more. Can't defend himself . Didn't get a full life to live like Jake which turned into a junkie. I I lived it, i saw EVH , Randy, Jake all front row. I met Jake on the bark tour. Jake was told to be a copy, he was a blues oriented guitarist that was told to play like Randy and couldn't. His best work was outside of Ozzy.
Agreed. Live on stage Jake was phenomenal; he looked _and_ sounded the part. It was almost as if it were too easy for him. And he played Randy's parts with more conviction than Randy himself.
@@MrClassicmetal "played Randy's parts with more conviction than Randy himself" Lol. No. I love Jake as a guitarist and I've seen him live...but it's laughable that he played Randy's parts with more conviction than Randy. As a matter of fact, I've always felt like Jake's renditions of Randy's songs were somewhat empty.
Brad gillis is absolutely brilliant on this record, as is rudy, tommy and ozzy. I love tribute but the mix on this record is fucking phenomenal. And randy is the reason i started playing. Sharon ...... lost for words
Speak of the Devil gets a lot of flack but it's the record that made me a Sabbath fan. I wasn't a fan of Paranoid or Iron Man but when I heard Brad Gillis playing N.I.B. and The Wizard, I was completely hooked. I still have the CD. In fact, it's in my CD player now in my car.
Because Ozzy doesn't like the record, which he really was forced to do by Sharon's father, Don Arden, and doesnt want it on there. Ozzy: "I don't give a f**k about that album. It's just a bunch of bullshit Sabbath covers."
Brad Gillis was great on Speak of the Devil so was Rudy and Tommy Aldridge that band was so tight I mean they played great together, it wasn't Randy but for what it was those guys played great.
Nope. Only the bootlegs you can now find on youtube of all these bands. Audio is better in some than others but you get a real sense of how they were night to night. Randy is consistent but sometimes a bit sloppier or less aggressive on the night. Always tight though. Great player.
My above statement was noting the disparity between Recorded date vs release date of Diary. Diary was recorded after the Blizzard Euro tour, mainly Great Britain. without going into all speculations...It was recorded before FW was heard by Randy Yet Diary was Released way after. So Fair Warning was renown for Edwards new styles of Vibrato..sounds not put down on his 3 previous albums. So people, especially EVH Fanboys were talking shiite that Randy was trying to copy FW. I was there in 1980 -83 'Alive' and was deep in the dialog with other axe wielders. So NO influence, coping, or inspiration was infused onto Randy by or from Ed. Which was impossible....
Tommy Aldridge has the most chilling comment. He said he told Randy at that time, "Randy, the only way you're getting out of these contracts is if you die."
@@ryanjacobson2508 THAT being said, can you imagine if Randy were alive and was still with Ozzy, had recorded "Bark At The Moon," and toured with Motley Crue, who were promoting "Shout At The Devil?"
@@ral8031STFU. Stop spreading lies with your bullshit conspiracy theories. He wasn't sacrificed, you knucklehead. Randy had agreed to do the record, genius
Randy was still under contract. He couldn't just "leave." He would've done what became "Speak of the Devil," another studio record and tour, and THEN left the band
No one gets more credit for doing less than ozzy, Tony and geezer wrote the Sabbath and Randy and Daisley wrote the ozzy stuff that was great, Ozzys music now is horrible. Brad was brilliant on this record
The greatest mystery was why an always sober Randy Rhodes got into that plane. A stolen plane. With a drugged-using roadie claiming to be a pilot. It makes no sense unless boredom of being on the road coupled with thrill-seeking.
after the first 2 albums, there was no band. there was ozzy, and hired musicians. with Randy's death on the table, and us hearing that they were best friends. can you blame ozzy for never wanting to have a final replacement? sure the actions he did was shitty, but the man got fucked in sabbath and by Randy's death just 3 years later. that's gotta be heavy on the mental health
In the early 80s, I thought I was an Ozzy fan. I quickly realized I was actually a Randy Rhoads fan (as well as a fan of Bob Daisley, Brad Gillis and Jake E Lee).
I get so tired of Norman's stories on one hand because they are so inconsistent. He just makes stuff up. He always claims several songs came from the soundcheck or rehearsal. Not true. Speak of The Devil LP is the second Ritz show start to finish with the exception of just one song: "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" is the only one from rehearsal. Not "four or five songs." The vocals are dubbed, There are two big edits that I heard. One is to cut the "hi hat break" section before the last verse in "War Pigs" (probably because Ozzy was screaming an F bomb right into the mic). The other was to shorten "Iron Man" or fix it because Gillis had a colossal blunder in one section. I just listened to both shows SBD and that's the way it was .... The first show is not bad but they were way tighter on the second show. Particularly Tommy Aldridge. It was kind of funny on "Black Sabbath" on the first night he starts it out with a triplet/blues feel for a few bars. He clearly didn't know the material that well - understandable. But on "Snowblind" that first night he ever so briefly mimics Ward's part with the big quarter notes - crash and bass drum. But then quickly goes into the more rock beat treatment with snare on 2 and 4. I wish he wouldn't have "corrected" that.
People’s memories aren’t perfect. Not sure how old you guys are but can you exactly recall what you did in 1982, with whom, for how long, where, with what. And would all your buddies agree with you.
After Randy told Ozzy that he was leaving Ozzy punched Randy in the face and Randy and Sharon beat friend because blood Sacrifices which is why they both became bigger than their occupations and neither are very talented.
Negative. Thats bullshit. Let's see an article, an interview, or a transcript where Ozzy even alludes to that. Ozzy thought his career was over when Randy was killed. He took it as a warning that it was absolutely over, but he was going to fire Randy? I don't think so
fake death,he wanted to leave the agreement was as far as fame goes your finishd RR and thats all there is to it,faked the crash ,the lot,now come at me and prove me wrong ,wheres the evidence ? wheres the body ?
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Brad is a great guy. I had the privilege to play with him at a club for a few songs. Unbelievable moment in my life. 🎸
Duuuude
Brad Gillis was amazing. He had to learn the songs and solos very quickly and he nailed it. Brad going to Night Ranger was probably best for him. He had a long career with them. Jake E Lee was a incredible find. Jake had something special man. When he was onstage with Ozzy it was electric.Jake is one of my favorites all time.
It's ironic because Jake was known to be reclusive and quiet off stage, but on stage I'm not really sure if there was any body better when it came to putting on a show. Great player, great stage presence and killer moves .
Both absolutely killer guitarists. I do think Gillis is a bit too heavy on the wang bar at times
jake e lee was tremendous
Brad didn't learn any of the solos. He played his own.
@@themadmattster9647 brad' s style. Licks and tricks
My mom bought me "Speak of The Devil" for Christmas " . God rest her soul.
Good parenting. My dad bought me Bark at the Moon for my birthday.
very cool
So did my mother. She bought me the cassette to go with the boombox she gave me.
I got Iron Maiden "Piece of Mind" on cassette for my birthday when I was a kid.
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@@Rand_al_Thor372 Nice that someone gets his name right.
Gillis was awesome.
Yet another great musician that made Ozzy successful.
How sad that Randy endured the alleged abuse by Ozzy.
I agree with Randy's stance about recording a cover album of BS songs. Financially, it was understandable but I can see Rhoads' and Aldridge's point of view.
The working relationship must have been volatile in order for Rhoads to contemplate leaving.
I think the best person to ask about all this would be Sarzo.
Rest in Peace, Randy 🎸
Everyone forgets the huge job Guitarist Bernie Torme did right after Randy's tragic death, he basically learned the setlist coming over on the plane, and had one quick rehearsal! And had to be there among everyone still clearly reeling from the passing of Randy! So saying he wasn't fully welcomed? Is an understatement! But through his professionalism, he made it through finding out just how vile the Osbourne's really are!
I saw Bernie play with Ozzy. I was too young to notice any difference in style or anything like that, but to me he did a fantastic job.
@@esteeb67 Oh, I sure he did, he’s was playing Richie Blackmore’s parts in Ian Gillian’s band and that’s why he was picked as a replacement,sadly it only lasted a week ,he said when the gig was over? Nobody thanked him! But he said that he never was welcome either, it was only 30+ years later did Ozzy mention anything, it’s pathetic how that group treats the help!
@@MrRugbyloosehead Considering it took Lee Kerslake till the end of his life to get the platinum album awards, I would say you are right.
He did a much better job than Brad did with even less time. They just wouldn't pay him. Classic Sharon and Ozzy management.
Yep he got a shit guitar and played through Randy's rig which I heard actually was making changes as he played through the songs
Max have any stories about Bob Daisley? Love the dude. He's my favorite bass player and lyricist.
I still love that album
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Man, you come up with the most amazing original content. Phenomenal. Changes a lot about what I think of ozzy. Sadly, it tiesinwith what they did with rerecording the original ozzy albums and shafting Daisley and co.
Truth has gotta be told
People always think Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads were like best friends, maybe at first but then they started treating Randy Rhoads bad. If he was alive, he would’ve been on the same page with the people Ozzy/Sharon fucked over, Jake E. Lee, Bob Daisley, and Lee Kerslake. It’s the sad truth. Love Randy Rhoads, he made his stamp on hard rock/heavy metal scene. 👍🎸
Supposedly at the time of Randy's death, he and Ozzy weren't even on speaking terms after Ozzy punched him. Ozzy likes tell a different story, but he was a nut case back then. And these days he probably doesn't even remember anything that went on back then.
In what way(s) did Ozzy and others treat Randy bad?
100% agree with Guitar Rocks, if Randy would have lived he would have been screwed over like many other musicians that has worked with Ozzy/Sharron over the years. You mentioned Jake E. Lee, Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake ..I'd also add in George Lynch. He was slotted to play for Ozzy after Randy but had a job doing deliveries or something so had to cut his hair. He is told he's got the job quits the job that is paying the bills only to find out they hired Jake E. Lee.
@@Grodd70 That’s true too, and I heard he had to leave with barely anything at all. Basically had to leave his job to go do the Ozzy Rehearsals and getting paid small and doesn’t get the gig. I love Jake E. Lee of course but they did George Lynch dirty on that one. Same thing when Don Costa showed up at the 83’ US festival and he brought his family to watch him play bass and he was fired that same day and Bob Daisley did the gig. Love Bob Though
@@guitarrocks7776 I agree Sharon and Co. have a horrible reputation on how they treat musicians in Ozzy's Band actually with other bands as well, I heard that her and Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) had a falling out. I will be the first to admit I can't play but three cords, so I am sure that many people getting the chance to play with Ozzy would be amazing. HOWEVER, its too bad that once word got out other musicians didn't just say "thanks but no thanks". Think of it this way if your good enough to be asked to join or even audition then your good enough to find something better.
Love that album. Gillis did a great job.
His tone on that album is awesome & underrated! I forgot the model, but a great old Mesa Boogie & I think it was split in stereo somehow with another head with a slight chorus or delay to get that huge sound. I liked that he put his own spin on things, especially songs like Snowblind. Songs like Never Say Die he played pretty straight on, but Brad definitely has his own feel/sound. In my opinion he honored the feel of the original song while adding his own techniques tastefully. I know a few people that didn’t like it, but I feel a majority of people enjoyed it
I break it out once in a while and still find myself impressed. Incredible he spent two days learning the songs and improvised those killer solos and fills.
the guitar is so eerie sounding on that album....seemed to capture the spirit of randy and took those sabbath songs to a new level.
absolutely! I just got the Re Master Mp3s of "Speak".
It is so much louder ! it is Dance Radio volume, if not louder.
@@matthew80127 that Mesa boogie midrange cuts through on that album, the tone is evil! Sarzo's bass also has a great tone and blended well with the guitar.
it is almost like a Tom Schultz Rockman kind of midrange, but I would guess
using a boogie cab with the EV speakers had a lot to do with it, the voice coils in those cabs could handle loud volume without breaking up, as well as the pre amp stages of the amp .
those Amps were first of their kind with 5 pre amp stages .
it would be interesting to see it emulated on a Line 6 or Roland
Thanks for another interesting and informative video 👍🏻
"Sharon ODDLY ENOUGH agreed...." LMFAO
@@ameliaward7429 shhh I think she already has lol
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I still have that and March if the Saint on cassette. They are kind of f'ed up now, all de- magnetized or something, but I am a sucker for hilding in to the old cassettes
Sucks most of our favorite live albums are 90 percent redone in studio but...they still rock
As a kid I would listen to those “live” albums and always be amazed by how tight the bands were and how the singers always nailed all their parts. I never had a clue about all the studio trickery that went on behind the scenes. 🤣
Yeah in this case it’s all live just the vocals were redone. And it’s from one show start to finish save for Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. So as far as live albums go pretty good! More truly live than many.
It sucks they even call them live .. albums . This is why i am always skeptical of any "official " live concerts releases . I much prefer the live tv broadcast shows , to hear how a singer really performed . As they can't go into the studio most of the time to redo the vocals .
Almost all live records still have many vocal replacements.
Not Deep Purple's 'Made In Japan,' that is 100% live!
Speak of the Devil late night show at the Ritz was easily one of the greatest metal shows I've ever seen. I've seen some real good ones back in the day but I'd have to put it in my top 5. Particularly cause it was wild seeing ozz, Brad, Rudy and Tommy in such a small venue. As well as cause Brad was just the biggest monster of a gtr player that night on Earth! 💯🔥💯 And I wish I could somehow thank the bouncer who looked out for me and my two friends by letting us in a side door cause we were 16/17 and underage for the Ritz. We were the youngest people there that night. It was a highlight of my teenage years and I couldn't be more thankful for him letting us in. Literally right after he beat the crap out of some dude out front. The crowd was rowdy, the staff was rowdy and it's amazing the Ritz was still in one piece after the show.
My first and favorite ozzy album, lol cuzz it was sabbath tunes....brad was a beast on that record
That record is incredible
Brad Gillis knew a lot about harmony of what scales work over chord progressions, you can hear him literally run down E Natural minor with an added major 7 over A minor in Sweet leaf.
his solo on war pigs was great too.
it is pretty amazing how wicked his sound was with the Floyd Rose and Mesa mark 2c
no wha pedal wha free
Man, that little solo lick Brad does at the end of “ 4 in the morning “ with night ranger on that 1985 taped live show is incredible
Thanks for looking out after my kids guys I appreciate it they say the show kicks ass
The live album was going to be called History of Ozz: half Sabbath, Half blizzard of ozz band.
Randy led the mutiny, if ozzy had fired him Randy would have lived.
Randy and Bob Daisley all time great songwriting team.
If it wasn’t for Bob’s writing and Randy’s playing Ozzy wouldn’t be where he is today.
If Randy had lived Sharon would’ve fucked him over like everyone else she did!
I've heard Speak of the devil countless times. Gillis; was no rhoads however he did an amazing job filling up for him during that tour after Randy's death. Gillis is incredibly talented. and I heard Ozzy asked Michael schenker to join his band and knowing how of a douche schenker is it wouldn't have worked. Brad Gillis to me is one of the most underrated Rock/ metal guitar players ever . speak of the devil is a great live album
I heard that same story about Ozzy asking Michael Schenker, but Ozzy said he asked for the "kings ransom" before he'd do anything, and Ozzy had this to add as well, he said Michael was a right c**T about it,and I don't need that in my life!
@@MrRugbyloosehead so true.
Saw Ozzy with Brad at Hammersmith on this tour, great versions of these Sabbath songs and such a powerful sound/mix
This is eye opening. I have always been under the impression that Speak of the Devil was recorded live over two nights, and using the Black Sabbath songs to fulfill Ozzy's contract. I knew Randy didn't like playing BS songs live, and if he hadn't died, would have been the guitarist for this.
(Hearing RR's rendition of Iron Man/Children of the Grave on the Tribute album, I'm not sure what he had against playing BS songs, other than writing credits).
I still think Speak of the Devil is great. Brad plays balls out. And his tone is incredible on this album.
Yes, this is an interesting video with good information. I remember reading an article in a rock magazine back then where Ozzy said he released the Sabbath material because he didn't want to do a disservice to Rhodes, as the material from the first two albums were largely written by him and he had recently passed away. Now it seems that isn't the case, as he was talking about doing the Sabbath songs WITH Randy Rhodes!
Also, the timing of the release of Speak of the Devil being released around the same time Sabbath released their Live Evil 2 record set makes you wonder. As I remember, both bands were claiming that THEIR live album was superior to the other one.
i dont blame Randy. Its not easy to play black sabbath songs.
@@backtoshallabal6662 Randy does do an amazing job with Paranoid in Milwaukee, Jan. 22. They say something went wrong with some of his equipment or pedal before the show that night but you couldn't tell it! It's like one of the best sounding live solos I've ever heard him do. It's on YT as "Paranoid Best Version" ...Simply amazing!!
Randy does do an amazing job with Paranoid in Milwaukee, Jan. 22, 1982. They say something went wrong with some of his equipment or pedal but you couldn't tell it! It's one of the best sounding live solos I've ever heard him do. It's on YT as "Paranoid Best Version" ...Simply amazing!!
@@backtoshallabal6662 Actually, the Black Sabbath material is MUCH easier to play than the songs from Ozzy's career with Randy Rhodes.
He probably didn't want to play them because they were too EASY. Seriously, I've been in bands, and it's pretty common to hear musicians say something like "Come on, do we really have to play Paranoid... again??"
Now, Over The Mountain... you gotta have some chops to pull THAT one off.
Ozzy recut his vocals but he sounds absolutely maniacal on the album. I love the album
Randy was under contract with Ozzy for 5 records. Randy was desperate to get out of his contract, talked to another band member of how to possibly get out of by filing a lawsuit. He was sick and tired of Ozzy's bullshit and he was at the end of his rope.
What did Randy not like about Ozzy?
Ozzy’s unprofessionalism & alcoholism. There were many shows canceled due to Ozzy’s habits & mental health. Ozzy would become belligerent and violent. Also, the fact it started as a “band” and quickly become an Ozzy solo project with Randy becoming a sideman.
@@AngelofAnguish probably Sharon running everything. They ditched Daisley & Kerslake after recording Diary for no apparent reason other than they weren't as popular in the US as Sarzo & Aldrirge.
@@AngelofAnguish
Drunk and abusive.
@@AngelofAnguish I don't know all the details but Ozzy was drunk one night and hit Randy for some reason. Rudy Sarzo confirms this in an interview. Ozzy had a lot of problems/issues when drinking and I think he was afraid of Randy leaving the band because he had talked about going back to LA to study Classical Guitar at UCLA. He wanted to do that and go back to giving lessons at Musonia (his Mom's Music Studio) where he had taught guitar back during his Quiet Riot days.
Brad is Just FUCKING AMAZING.. INCREDIBLY Underrated.. AS HIS TONE ..HOLY SHIT.... NO ONE had a better sound in those days!!!! NO ONE...
Aside from having a fear of flying, Randy loved trains. He used to collect model trains
That’s crazy!
@@clownpocket Yes, he was crazy about those trains.
@@MrClassicmetal I see what you did there. LOL
@@ThisUnderWorldOfDarkness 🤘🏼😁🤘🏼
That was an awesome release, the band had a great chemistry. Brad did an amazing job, loved he’s tone . Sucks you can’t purchase in the USA, have to go to Canada or Europe.
Really? Why not? Is it because the album is called something different in the States, or because it is out of print?
I was lucky enough to be Kelly's drum text through the heydaze and got to watch Brad every night from stage left
I’d love to hear the whole interview
Speak of the Devil is awesome!
They exploited Randy on The tribute album and video for crazy train. I’m not sure if Randy’s family got proceeds or royalties, depends his contract with Ozzy? But being as Jake got negotiated out of royalties, Bob got screwed outta ton of them, and the band was supposed to be called “Blizzard of Oz” instead of Ozzy Osbourne. I mean if the shoe fits.
Ozzy always acts like Randy was his best friend but Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge said several times that Randy didn't really like Ozzy .
When Randy's brother and sister were in danger of losing the family's music school, the Osbournes remained quiet. With all their wealth they could've stepped in and at least helped out a bit, but they couldn't be bothered.
Thats all Sharon's doing. She screwed every musician in that band, ozzy is a cowardly fraud
No wonder Ozzy sounded so good and in tune, and didn’t forget lyrics. Great album all around. Brad Gillis was great.
The more you hear about the inner workings of Ozzy's solo career, the less and less I like it. The first two records will always be classics. The biggest thanks goes to his band at the time. Randy, Bob and Lee. He certainly had great players after that, but I think those two records were the only time when they functioned as a band and not just a bunch of hired guns.
Ozzy is a great voice with a great image, but that's as far as it goes. The musicians he plays with do all the real work.
I believe in metal this situation was the origination point for the "hired gun". Ozzy(the brand, not the person)proved, that band was optional, it just a fact, the we can like or not, or whatever.
@@flyingvguy6833 Ahhh I do think the band matters. And, I think the proof is in the pudding. The first two Ozzy records are light years better than anything he ever did after. I do like some of the records after the first two, but none of them hold a candle to that those. And thanks go to Randy, Bob and Lee...
Brad Gillis was great on the album !
Can you ask max if they played no bone movies at the 1982 irvine show and if there is a untouched soundboard recording of said show?
I wonder how much of tribute was recut with vocals.
The Afterhours footage has had vocals recut.I’ve the original VHS and Crazy Train is one that they did because Ozzy voice just cracks in the chorus.
Regardless of all of the arguments about, it not being a real live album, is still my favorite live album. I just wish, there wasn’t so much shenanigans surrounding it. And I would love to see full length footage from those shows, if they still exist. So far all I have seen is the memoirs of a madman DVD footage, of fairies wear boots. The speak of the devil DVD we got, is not from these New York shows. It’s from the diary of a madman tour, after Randy’s death.
None of the playing was fixed in the studio, just some of Ozzy's vocals, so its still mostly live
A rare not known fact is Ozzy had shaved his head during this time and he is actually wearing a wig for the cover of that album .
Great album.
Always has been always will be world f****** class guitar player
I like his raw vocals on the speak of the devil bootleg.
Raw meaning the few notes ozzy hit between the cracking of his voice?
@@chancewilkins3320 you know I gave it another listen youre correct its terrible. The 2nd night performance for the album is great
That album cover as well as TS Stay Hungry freaked me out as a kid lol ..very scary covers.
Ozzy has always been sort of a fraud since he left Sabbath. Poor Randy would probably still be alive had he not joined that clown.
Yes, but who knows if we would have had the chance to hear him play.
and maybe Cliff Burton will be still alive if he wasn't part of Metallica and so and so
You both have valid points but I guess we will never know unfortunately.
Sharon was not cool with the situation. She wanted to beat her dad to the punch because Black Sabbath were about to release a live album at that time.
As much as I love Dio I think Speak was better
To be honest, Talk/Speak of the Devil is my favourite rendition of the Sabbath tunes live, they are certainly some of the heaviest. Brad did an amazing job given the time constraints. I do get the worship for Randy, but for me Jake was the best guitarist Ozzy had- especially live.
i agree w ya on Jake. that's a bold statement but i think Bark at the moon really showcased how he complimented the rest of the band
No way. Quit the hate, it's not worship for Randy. Randy has been gone for 40 years. He never got his chance to do more. Can't defend himself . Didn't get a full life to live like Jake which turned into a junkie. I I lived it, i saw EVH , Randy, Jake all front row. I met Jake on the bark tour. Jake was told to be a copy, he was a blues oriented guitarist that was told to play like Randy and couldn't. His best work was outside of Ozzy.
Agreed. Live on stage Jake was phenomenal; he looked _and_ sounded the part. It was almost as if it were too easy for him. And he played Randy's parts with more conviction than Randy himself.
@@MrClassicmetal "played Randy's parts with more conviction than Randy himself"
Lol. No.
I love Jake as a guitarist and I've seen him live...but it's laughable that he played Randy's parts with more conviction than Randy.
As a matter of fact, I've always felt like Jake's renditions of Randy's songs were somewhat empty.
@@MrClassicmetal You are a delusional TROLL.
Brad gillis is absolutely brilliant on this record, as is rudy, tommy and ozzy. I love tribute but the mix on this record is fucking phenomenal. And randy is the reason i started playing. Sharon ...... lost for words
Brad and Jake are legendary. Nobody could replace Randy. But they are both VERY underrated
Speak of the Devil gets a lot of flack but it's the record that made me a Sabbath fan. I wasn't a fan of Paranoid or Iron Man but when I heard Brad Gillis playing N.I.B. and The Wizard, I was completely hooked.
I still have the CD. In fact, it's in my CD player now in my car.
Brad Gillis was at his peak on SPEAK OF THE DEVIL
Why isn’t Speak of the devil on Spotify?
Because Ozzy doesn't like the record, which he really was forced to do by Sharon's father, Don Arden, and doesnt want it on there. Ozzy: "I don't give a f**k about that album. It's just a bunch of bullshit Sabbath covers."
Brad Gillis was great on Speak of the Devil so was Rudy and Tommy Aldridge that band was so tight I mean they played great together, it wasn't Randy but for what it was those guys played great.
So are there any truly "live" live albums?
Nope. Only the bootlegs you can now find on youtube of all these bands. Audio is better in some than others but you get a real sense of how they were night to night. Randy is consistent but sometimes a bit sloppier or less aggressive on the night. Always tight though. Great player.
Man.... I always thought this record was really recorded live..... always been maybe my fav. Ozzy record. I'm kinda bummed now.
It still was despite vocal and effects changes for the most part
Imagine had they done into the void at the ritz? Would the ritz have crumbled from the sound ?
My above statement was noting the disparity between Recorded date vs release date of Diary. Diary was recorded after the Blizzard Euro tour, mainly Great Britain. without going into all speculations...It was recorded before FW was heard by Randy Yet Diary was Released way after. So Fair Warning was renown for Edwards new styles of Vibrato..sounds not put down on his 3 previous albums. So people, especially EVH Fanboys were talking shiite that Randy was trying to copy FW. I was there in 1980 -83 'Alive' and was deep in the dialog with other axe wielders. So NO influence, coping, or inspiration was infused onto Randy by or from Ed. Which was impossible....
Brad -189
Black Sabbath tunes - 0
Brad Absolutely destroyed that record. Masterpiece
Sweet Leave?
I wonder why Tommy didn't want to do it, the songs he was playing, he didn't record. I like Tommy, I am just wondering.
he had no say
Because like Randy, he didnt like Sabbaths music
Randy probably would of been done after one more album.
Ozzy was a total loon back then, so yeah he probably was fed up.
Tommy Aldridge has the most chilling comment. He said he told Randy at that time, "Randy, the only way you're getting out of these contracts is if you die."
@@ryanjacobson2508 THAT being said, can you imagine if Randy were alive and was still with Ozzy, had recorded "Bark At The Moon," and toured with Motley Crue, who were promoting "Shout At The Devil?"
How did he get convinced to go on that little plane if he hated flying? It’s too ironic… (the way he died).
Gillis is a monster
Strange that Randy ended up dead right after he told Ozzy he was leaving the band and didn't want to do the album.
Randy was sacrificed! These people are sick, money and fame is all that matters to them! RIP Randy Rhoads
@@ral8031STFU. Stop spreading lies with your bullshit conspiracy theories. He wasn't sacrificed, you knucklehead. Randy had agreed to do the record, genius
So Randy was leaving the band before he died?
He wanted to pursue classical guitar and told Ozzy he was leaving
Randy was still under contract. He couldn't just "leave." He would've done what became "Speak of the Devil," another studio record and tour, and THEN left the band
how does someone who doesnt like flying go up for a joyride in an airplane and that plane ends up crashing and killing them?????
Buddy Holly was afraid of flying also…
@@Rockenstein68 but he didnt go up for a joyride either
Maybe a setup untill this I thought Ozzy loved Randy but Taunton him with Zappa on tour bus
fate
@@krismarchant2913 right thats what im saying sounded mad he was gonna leave
Randy was sacrificed! These people are sick, money and fame is all that matters to them! RIP Randy Rhoads
What about all the hilarious and cool things Ozzy says between songs? That had to be live in front of an audience.
Rehearsed just like everything else , I've seen Ozzy live 8 or 9 times and it's always the same banter .
@@jamesgood9713 It’s such a big part of the album to me.
You mean introducing each song with “We’re gonna do a number now…” ? 🤣
@@superhuman6156 Yes exactly!
@@superhuman6156 I always thought that was odd! It sounds really old-timey, almost like vaudville! It definitely doesnt sound very metal.
Brad Gillis = Best solo Ozzy guitarist.
AMEN or LIKEWISE!
This is the album that turned me Into an unrepentant metal head 🤘🏻
Talk Of The Devil.!
I have a Talk Of The Devil CD that I bought when I was in England back in 1992.
No one gets more credit for doing less than ozzy, Tony and geezer wrote the Sabbath and Randy and Daisley wrote the ozzy stuff that was great, Ozzys music now is horrible. Brad was brilliant on this record
The greatest mystery was why an always sober Randy Rhodes got into that plane. A stolen plane. With a drugged-using roadie claiming to be a pilot. It makes no sense unless boredom of being on the road coupled with thrill-seeking.
Randy was sacrificed! These people are sick, money and fame is all that matters to them! RIP Randy Rhoads
4 fucking days to record speak of the devil WOW
to mix 4 tracks and have ozzy sing into a harmonizer? LOL
Zappa could not have played the songs like Rhoads did.
Doesn't matter to me. This album changed my life. It should have been randy playing on the recording.....
after the first 2 albums, there was no band. there was ozzy, and hired musicians. with Randy's death on the table, and us hearing that they were best friends. can you blame ozzy for never wanting to have a final replacement? sure the actions he did was shitty, but the man got fucked in sabbath and by Randy's death just 3 years later. that's gotta be heavy on the mental health
Back in the 80s…I thought Ozzy was the living end…
i was young and naive too back then
In the early 80s, I thought I was an Ozzy fan. I quickly realized I was actually a Randy Rhoads fan (as well as a fan of Bob Daisley, Brad Gillis and Jake E Lee).
@@superhuman6156 Facts! I wholeheartedly agree!👍🤘🔥
I get so tired of Norman's stories on one hand because they are so inconsistent. He just makes stuff up. He always claims several songs came from the soundcheck or rehearsal. Not true. Speak of The Devil LP is the second Ritz show start to finish with the exception of just one song: "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" is the only one from rehearsal. Not "four or five songs." The vocals are dubbed, There are two big edits that I heard. One is to cut the "hi hat break" section before the last verse in "War Pigs" (probably because Ozzy was screaming an F bomb right into the mic). The other was to shorten "Iron Man" or fix it because Gillis had a colossal blunder in one section.
I just listened to both shows SBD and that's the way it was ....
The first show is not bad but they were way tighter on the second show. Particularly Tommy Aldridge. It was kind of funny on "Black Sabbath" on the first night he starts it out with a triplet/blues feel for a few bars. He clearly didn't know the material that well - understandable. But on "Snowblind" that first night he ever so briefly mimics Ward's part with the big quarter notes - crash and bass drum. But then quickly goes into the more rock beat treatment with snare on 2 and 4. I wish he wouldn't have "corrected" that.
Brad Gillis has also claimed 4 or 5 of those songs were from soundcheck on Eddie Trunk show
whole lota speculation and bullshit. I agree
People’s memories aren’t perfect. Not sure how old you guys are but can you exactly recall what you did in 1982, with whom, for how long, where, with what. And would all your buddies agree with you.
@@jimmycampbell78 agreed but then just say that. “I don’t remember all the details.”
Ozzy though once a very good singer was always abusing someone when drunk. I often wonder if Randy's demise was planned?
No, it was a horrible accident. There's no conspiracy here to be found. It was Randy's time to go, plain and simple
After Randy told Ozzy that he was leaving Ozzy punched Randy in the face and Randy and Sharon beat friend because blood Sacrifices which is why they both became bigger than their occupations and neither are very talented.
ozzy was going to fire Rhoads.he was getting too much attention
Negative. Thats bullshit. Let's see an article, an interview, or a transcript where Ozzy even alludes to that. Ozzy thought his career was over when Randy was killed. He took it as a warning that it was absolutely over, but he was going to fire Randy? I don't think so
You mean The Brad Gillis Band? Lol
fake death,he wanted to leave the agreement was as far as fame goes your finishd RR and thats all there is to it,faked the crash ,the lot,now come at me and prove me wrong ,wheres the evidence ? wheres the body ?
More blah, blah,blah!
Ozzys a Baffoon
Fake live album. Pfft!