Wow, this video gave me goosebumps! What a terrible loss for the world of music, but you nailed the tone and really did him justice in this video. RIP Randy.
I now live 3 miles from the original Charvel warehouse. Back in the day I often went there with my friends who were having guitars made. Everyone that worked there were some of the coolest people ever. I played Randy's original White concorde V guitar, seemed very bulky. I also got to play a Schon guitar there and Gene's Jackson AXE bass. Had a Jackson bass but didn't get it from there. I also saw Randy in Quiet Riot at the Starwood with Dokken. So blessed to have older cousins who introduced me to some incredible music. Thanks for keeping the music ALIVE. You've got a great feel for Randy's stuff.
I remember partying with quiet riot and a bunch of groupies after one of the Starwood shows,Randy was really mellow but thoughtful compared to the rest of camp,,he was kool
You nailed it again man! Saw Ozzy in Atl a few days before the plane wreck-Randy tore it up that night. Really broke my heart when I heard he was gone. A real innovator! Love the guitar! Dude, you Rock! Thank you 🙏🏼.
@@PeteThorn Yeah! I was totally blessed. Awesome show. I also saw him at the Fox in Atl for the Previous tour promoting the First Ozzy Album. I remember the white (wonderfully yellowed) Les Paul. I think we were 8th row. I was 19 I think. I just wonder how him, Jimi, SRV, etc would have evolved as guitar players had they Lived. All were so driven and were so young. Who knows but it’s Nice to ponder.
The definition or Innovator is a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. Hmmm, let’s see, he created a new guitar, wrote new songs, merged classical guitar lines into hard Rock . Yep, pretty sure he meets the criteria. Dude he was on another level when he came on the scene. I remember it all.
I still get chills listening to this. Randy was completely in another world on every level of the guitar. Diary of a Madman in my opinion is the greatest hard rock metal record ever made. I had tickets to see this tour when Randy passed . Brad did a stellar job filling in.
The greatest guitarist that most people don't know about. His time was cut short and he passed 40 years ago. Still, in his short time he made his impact and put his stamp on guitar history....just a shame he wasn't around longer and that he seems to have been forgotten or never was made known to more people.
Most people don't know about? In no way is that true. Rhoads is hailed as one of the greatest. Ozzy, being one of the most famous people in the world regularly sings his praises.
Randy Rhoads is why I started playing guitar unfortunately I never got to see him live but I remember like yesterday hearing about his death I was only 13 years old when he passed listening to Ozzy and Randy changed my life got me listening to rock and metal and started playing guitar I remember just being memorized by his licks constantly rewinding cassette tapes listening to it over and over again driving every crazy who was with did you hear that hear it again listen to it lol he was the best guitarist hands down bugging my parents to get me tickets to a show unfortunately that never happened The impact he made in just a couple years since he's mainly known for playing with Ozzy here we 40 years later still talking about him not many people do that if any in such a short time mixing classical with rock and metal R.I.P Randy Rhoads.
Krist I have massive goose bumps...............I saw Randy with Ozzy in August 81, Grand Rapids MI on the Blizzard tour. Def Leppard opened on their High N Dry tour. That whole show was off the charts. Good stuff Pete.
Pete really is one of the few that can not only capture the tones, but hit the feeling, vibe and rhythm with dead on balls accuracy. There people who can play the notes but Pete feels the notes. Great video Pete!
Totally disagree. I remember when i first heard him back in the early 80s. He took classical guitar lines and merged them into hard rock. He designed a guitar. Pretty sure that meets the criteria for innovation my friend. Anyone who writes original songs is an innovator. The word “innovator” means a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. Hmmm, yep he’s an innovator alright.
What a great time to, the 80's had so much changes & New stuff 2,I bought my 1st Jackson/Charvel with Hot EMI's, Shark tooth, Floyd, 1st guy in the seen with EMI's, no telling how many dudes wanted to buy my Guitar, if only still had it!!! It never gets old hearing your adventures PETE, + U had a custom made!! That's a real fan gear junkie at such a young age, I bought my Kramer & had Gibson Dirty Fingers put in B4 left Muscle Shoals AL back to TN,, TY PETE,,
Pete this was a wonderfully made video and its beyond evident how much you love his playing and his contribution. I gather we're in a similar age bracket I too was to see Ozzy after Randy's passing growing up in Miami Beach. Anyway, more importantly, this was super fun to watch and very well crafted.
Randy will always be my favorite guitarist. Randy’s playing had power, depth, and breath. His ability to play melodies with lots of room is unique. Thanks for sharing the information with us. RIP Randy.
I'm guessing we are roughly the same age, the impact Randy made on me back then continues to this day. I'm an average guitarist at best, but still try to learn his stuff now more than any other guitarist. He played phrases you just don't hear from anyone else....totally unique.
Hey Pete... I saw the Diary of a Madman tour at the CU Event Center in Boulder, Colorado when I was living there in my teens. They were running so late because of a snowstorm there was an announcement you could get a refund if you didn't want to wait... and though most people waited, some did leave. We drove all the way up from the Denver area which was a 2 hour drive in the snow... so of course... we weren't F'n leaving... and I don't have to tell you, I'm glad we stayed! They didn't have their big Diary of a Madman Medieval Castle stage set up with the cages and all... truck stuck in the snow storm... but we knew, it was gonna" be an amazing show... and it was! I've always been a fan of Randy's tone, which was amazing live! You nailed it here... but what I loved the most was those screeching metal grinding like sounds he got, I don't know how else you can get those tones... he had the most unique feedback sounds I ever heard... and in the mix... yeah... nothing else cut like that Tone , especially for that cutting rhythm! He was a brilliant musician, humble yet had the swagger of a true Guitar God!!! If you own that guitar now... man, you're one blessed dude, outside of all the incredible talent you have and worked hard to develop! In my mind, you're one of the guys I believe definitely worthy of carrying Randy's axe! Thanks for an amazing deep dive into Randy's tone and his prototype custom Jackson guitars! Next... the black and white Polka Dot Sandoval Custom??? 😎🤘🎸🐦
Pete I'm glad you did this..there's no better authority on rock ass tone and gear than you to give an opinion on the legends like Randy...I can remember you saying in the past you weren't a fan of his tone..which really lead me to listen closer to this day every time I hear his playing..it's very unique..I haven't torn it down as u have of course but this is very interesting to me as I see him as the guitar God he is..but the tone is alot of things at once... incredibly cutting.. awesome research and appreciate you doing all of this work for us...would love more of these type vids where you highlight the historical aspects of the players and instruments that have shaped rock and roll... appreciate you very much man..👊😁🎸🎶
It was Ernie Pedregon who painted these guitars. He also created the Jackson logo. He says "…and as I was finishing it Grover came to me and said to paint the headstock black and to put his name on it in gold, so I hand lettered 'Jackson' on the headstock and the first Jackson was born."
I was 15 at the time Toronto and was really looking forward to seeing Randy and pretty sure i had the tickets already, I remember my dad reading me the news that morning after the plane crash, it was shocking to say the least! anyways Brad did a great job and you killed it with this video.
Peter I cannot describe the feelings that welled inside me with your presentation! Really appreciate this, it touched my soul deeply. Keep doing what you do always! 🙏🏼
Mine too,I bought Diary of a Madman twice saving my lunch money, my Dad broke me first because of he said it was garbage, evil because of how Ozzy looked. The second one I never put back in the sleeve after it went on the turntable!It's my favorite rock and roll album.Along with Blizzard that chemistry with Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake was Magick.I heard on the radio he died in that plane crash asI woke up in 8th grade and it gave me a sadness I still can feel.To me after Randy No One can play those songs,they've all pretenders.Brad did it best.As a player myself he set an unattainable bar,somewhere in the ether.There are players now that can emulate his songs perfectly,technically. Still,to me no one ever has created Rock and Roll music so huge, heavy and magical. God bless Randy Rhoads
Wow. Just landed on this channel and must say you nailed Randy’s tone like no other. Your playing was absolutely amazing. I have the black RR2 NAMM show custom made by Mike Shannon and I hope to keep it with me for many years to come.
My God Pete, got goosebumps hearing you play FHA. Thanks so much for the video, it brings back so many great memories from Randys short time on the planet. Thanks for showing and playing this amazing guitar! Randy is smiling down on you now. RIP RR.
Gotta watch this one again! Also, it should be said that this format combining playing, gear and rock history, and then tips on recording was really cool.
I was 14 when Blizzard of Ozz came out. Impressive. Randy rocked. Even today I nod my head and think, what a tasteful player he was. In a league of his own.
Thank you for this. What a great insight into icon that is Randy Rhoads. Incredible guitar you played too. You did the guitar and especially Randy real respect and justice. The fan from back then really shone through.
Geeze is there anything you can’t play man? Very nice tribute to Randy and his legacy he’s missed greatly and I gotta believe him and all the other musicians that have passed are just rocking out and having a blast! Round of applause for Pete folks well done sir!!!👏🏻
I saw a Randy Rhoads play on January 22nd 1982 and that concert change the direction of my life and I've been playing my guitar for over 40 years ever since
Thanks for taking the time to put this together Pete. Yeah, I also had tickets in March of 82, and saw Brad Gillis step up to complete Ozzy's tour. Brad was able to pull it off quite well. in all honesty, from what I saw in this video Ozzy couldn't have gone wrong with you filling in for Randy. Yeah, your that good.
Another great video by Pete. He nailed the tone, and the solo. It is amazing that Rhandy was only 25 when he died; he had a seasoned maturity to his playing that belied his years.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Great video. Classical melodic minor runs mixed with aggressive pentatonic elements are a staple of Rhoads' playing. So tastefully executed and Pete does it so well. Thanks man.
This was so cool seeing what would've been Randy's next Jackson V guitar and the comparison between it and the others.... I always loved his white Concorde V with the black pinstripes and the black V with the white polka dots. Randy is one of my top faves of rock/metal guitar players and always will be. His impact and influence on the 2 Ozzy studio albums and the live tribute is still felt today and it's mind boggling to think of just how damn good he was at his age over 40 years ago. Awesome job on nailing his Flying High solo and R.I.P. Randy we still miss you
My favorite video!!! I love Pete and Randy Rhoads is my all time favorite. No one could ever sound like him, he was incredibly unique!! Pete did an awesome job with this video. It was very informative and I’m so grateful he took the time to do this! Thanks so much Pete!!!! Your awesome!!!
I got to see Randy live in Lexington, Kentucky on February 13, 1982. This was a month and six days before his tragic death. I still remember today watching in utter awe. On the solo to "Crazy Train" he was playing the white Les Paul - that guitar was almost bigger than he was - and he broke a string. And to my surprise, he just kept on playing and never missed a beat. What a showman!
Pete, I saw an interview with Randy's brother and he said Randy was planning on doing 4 records with Ozzie and then he was going to compile a classical music album. His mom's music school is where he learned how to play guitar and classical was one of his chosen styles. George Lynch filled in for Randy teaching at the music school while Randy was on tour. Randy beat out George in the audition for Ozzie.
Absoute stellar job in presenting not only the guitar, the player, his playing, how he was recording... All in a very fluid&clear presentation. By the way, you rock !
Thanks for honoring Randy, Pete. I can tell by your approach to this one that you have great respect for his playing and spent a lot of time putting this together [dialing in tones, impulses, triple tracking etc]. Your care for this one is obviously appreciated by your community as evidenced by the comments section! I especially enjoyed the wrap-up. I was in a very similar situation in grade school wanting to see him on the Diary tour. I didn't actually end up catching Ozzy until I was 12 on the Speak of the Devil tour. Years later though, I can tell that his music had a huge impact on so many guitar players. An amazing talent, gone too soon.
Superb video, Pete. How wonderful you get to spend some time with a top tier piece of rock history. You certainly do it justice. Diary of a Madman Tour was my first concert. Just a little kid, I swam my way through the crowd to the front row. Right in front of RR. One of Ozzy's doves landed on the headstock of Randy's White Custom during the solo for "Diary of a Madman". It just sat there for most of the solo. I figured it was a sign. Saved my lawn mowing money and with mom's help got a Norlin-era white custom of my own that I still play. Randy passed just over a month after that show. Broke my heart. Really nice tribute, tone analysis and playing, Pete. Thank you.
Pete, I'm just jumping out of my chair fright now!! Randy was so influential as a young and early guitar student, his playing still moves me to this day. I can remember rushing home from school to practice my Randy Rhoads licks! I absolutely love the reversed shark tooth inlays... so very metal! This episode just warms my heart. Thank you for all your excellent content Pete, amazing playing, and for being such a great personality and part, of our larger Guitar-Family! Cheers Bruddah!
I bought my Pearl white Jackson/Charvel model 4 in 1987, with active humbucker. I still have it, I love its sound and the way it plays, very similar tone as Randy's.
Would totally love to hear a version of this song with these vocal tracks, you on guitar doing this triple tracked awesomeness, and Rudy on bass with Tommy on drums. I think that would be very special and a gift to fans. You really capture the spirit of Randy's playing in this.
I just saw Randys guitar in the Rock n Roll hall of fame , over the holiday weekend. I was a huge fan of Randy , I was 11 years old when he passed away tragically, my dad played with the Allman Brothers band at this time, and he called me to tell me over the phone. I'll never forget that feeling, at 11 years old, I had the knowledge to know, we lost a legend. Thanks for posting.
I have a very early San Dimas made Rhoads Student model (serial dates it to 1984 and is in the 700’s), and one of the things I’ve noticed is the neck feels so much like my ‘77 Les Paul. I once had the opportunity to ask Grover Jackson about that, and he told me that is no coincidence, all the early Rhoads guitars had neck profiles that were made to mimic Randy’s Les Paul.
Killer video. So cool you got a chance to play that guitar. I’m with you on Randy’s tone, I appreciate it more these days, it just works for those songs so well. Looking forward to more of those guitars on the zone videos!
Thanks Pete for taking us back and showing some really cool techniques Randy used. The more I find out about some of my guitar heros, the more I realize they weren't just great players, they were very intellectual and particular in the way they used their gear. I appreciate all of your work and your channel on YT, Pete. You have become one of my favorite musicians, too.
Excellent, excellent walk through Pete. Randy is truly my favorite guitarist and made me pick up the guitar when I was 14 and still playing today at 50. The Ozzy Tribute cd is always playing at home or in the car. To play that guitar must have been amazing. Seeing the Concord guitar in person at the RRHOF was breath taking. Rock on! Love to see you do a Randy tribute series like you did with EVH.
As a huge Randy fan, thanks for this video. Just amazing breakdown of the guitar and then your triple tracking of FHA, just awesome stuff. Plus Tracii Guns' Distortion+?? Just awesome. FWIW, I also had tickets for the Diary tour as a kid and saw Brad Gillis, but my main memory is disappointment and sadness. It's crazy how just two albums of material made such a giant impact (and I never get tired of them).
You gave me chills playing that iconic song that we all love on that classic piece of history. It makes me sad wondering how much we missed from Randy and also thankful for the music he made. It's great to see you playing that particular guitar as passionate, talented and willing you are to share such interesting guitars and gear. Thanks!
Holy flippin flip, without the video, I would say, those are some forgotten Randy's recording. Great work Pete and stellar guitar, even without its history.
Saw Randy Jan-15-1982 Met Center Bloomington Mn. Randy is my guitar hero and he really grabbed my attention that night. Such a small stature with a HUGE sound! There was a massive blizzard that night but somehow everyone made it to the show, it was packed to the rafters. 2 months later I was on the bus coming home from school when I heard the news. I didn’t want to believe it so I ran to the house and turned on the radio only to hear that Randy really was gone. My mouth dropped open just like the first time I heard him play. Friends say they can hear Randy in my guitar sometimes. What hurts the most is the question, “what could have been”? He had so much more to give. I absolutely loved watching you play his RR3 and you nailed the sound!! It’s so ironic because I also used a Boss super OD into a Marshall to get close to his sound. I also used a MXR “2000 series” distortion + into a 1970’s JMP. That got me close as well. Anyhow, love your playing and your channel!!! Thx.
I knew about this Jackson axe, and Sean Clegg, for years. Being the RR freak that I have been since Blizzard of Ozz, I appreciate that you have that axe.
Absolutely love this video and all of the personal touches and background stories. Hard to believe this guitar was sold at a NAMM show, and eventually made its way back. RR phenomenal talent, gone much too soon. Thanks!
I love this video, and I don't fault your playing in any way, shape or form..... but......with all of the advantages of access to and knowledge of Randy's actual gear, plus capabilities made available by modern technologies, and like me, 40 years to investigate and practice every millimetre of Randy's work.......It dawned on me during this video just how 'easily' Randy played this stuff - with so much 'spare time' to add phrasing and nuance and touch and feel.......He was just phenomenal. Thank you.
I read about Randy triple tracking solos shortly after I started playing, & have used it in all my recordings. It forces you to play so much more consistently than you would otherwise, so it’s great for your technique, as well as sounding great on recordings
Wow, this video gave me goosebumps! What a terrible loss for the world of music, but you nailed the tone and really did him justice in this video. RIP Randy.
Thanks!
I now live 3 miles from the original Charvel warehouse. Back in the day I often went there with my friends who were having guitars made. Everyone that worked there were some of the coolest people ever. I played Randy's original White concorde V guitar, seemed very bulky. I also got to play a Schon guitar there and Gene's Jackson AXE bass. Had a Jackson bass but didn't get it from there. I also saw Randy in Quiet Riot at the Starwood with Dokken. So blessed to have older cousins who introduced me to some incredible music. Thanks for keeping the music ALIVE. You've got a great feel for Randy's stuff.
I remember partying with quiet riot and a bunch of groupies after one of the Starwood shows,Randy was really mellow but thoughtful compared to the rest of camp,,he was kool
You nailed it again man! Saw Ozzy in Atl a few days before the plane wreck-Randy tore it up that night. Really broke my heart when I heard he was gone. A real innovator! Love the guitar! Dude, you Rock! Thank you 🙏🏼.
That’s awesome you got to see him
@@PeteThorn Yeah! I was totally blessed. Awesome show. I also saw him at the Fox in Atl for the Previous tour promoting the First Ozzy Album. I remember the white (wonderfully yellowed) Les Paul. I think we were 8th row. I was 19 I think. I just wonder how him, Jimi, SRV, etc would have evolved as guitar players had they Lived. All were so driven and were so young. Who knows but it’s Nice to ponder.
@@PeteThorn I think it's time for a deep dive Randy Rhoads 💪
Randy wasn't an innovator man c'mon LOL. He was a very good guitar player and one of my favorites but he wasn't an innovator.
The definition or Innovator is a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. Hmmm, let’s see, he created a new guitar, wrote new songs, merged classical guitar lines into hard Rock . Yep, pretty sure he meets the criteria. Dude he was on another level when he came on the scene. I remember it all.
I still get chills listening to this. Randy was completely in another world on every level of the guitar. Diary of a Madman in my opinion is the greatest hard rock metal record ever made. I had tickets to see this tour when Randy passed . Brad did a stellar job filling in.
Agree 100%
Thanks for this one Pete. Randy is the reason I ever picked up a guitar and it’s so cool to see a piece of his history being played and enjoyed.
The greatest guitarist that most people don't know about. His time was cut short and he passed 40 years ago. Still, in his short time he made his impact and put his stamp on guitar history....just a shame he wasn't around longer and that he seems to have been forgotten or never was made known to more people.
Most people don't know about? In no way is that true. Rhoads is hailed as one of the greatest. Ozzy, being one of the most famous people in the world regularly sings his praises.
Anyone who knows anything about Guitars will know about Randy Rhoads.
Just my luck I was born the day he died
Randy Rhoads is why I started playing guitar unfortunately I never got to see him live but I remember like yesterday hearing about his death I was only 13 years old when he passed listening to Ozzy and Randy changed my life got me listening to rock and metal and started playing guitar I remember just being memorized by his licks constantly rewinding cassette tapes listening to it over and over again driving every crazy who was with did you hear that hear it again listen to it lol he was the best guitarist hands down bugging my parents to get me tickets to a show unfortunately that never happened
The impact he made in just a couple years since he's mainly known for playing with Ozzy here we 40 years later still talking about him not many people do that if any in such a short time mixing classical with rock and metal
R.I.P Randy Rhoads.
@@Paul-fq9pjit’s more to do with Randy’s composition abilities. More advanced then what people think
Randy is the reason I play. RIP.
Such a great vid, great playing, great fun! That tone was just killer, too! Thank you for being you, Pete. 🤘😎
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Randy is a legend and is my all time favorite players. Thanks for sharing this with us, I can only imagine how you feel playing this guitar 🤘🤘🤘
Krist I have massive goose bumps...............I saw Randy with Ozzy in August 81, Grand Rapids MI on the Blizzard tour. Def Leppard opened on their High N Dry tour. That whole show was off the charts. Good stuff Pete.
Saw Ozzy 4-23-81.Harrisburg PA Motorhead opened
This is far more impressive to me than probably any other piece of music gear. Simply Amazing.
Me too
Pete really is one of the few that can not only capture the tones, but hit the feeling, vibe and rhythm with dead on balls accuracy.
There people who can play the notes but Pete feels the notes.
Great video Pete!
Randy is a legend and a real life guitar hero. Thanks for sharing his 3rd prototype Jackson Flying V it looks and sounds amazing~
Totally disagree. I remember when i first heard him back in the early 80s. He took classical guitar lines and merged them into hard rock. He designed a guitar. Pretty sure that meets the criteria for innovation my friend. Anyone who writes original songs is an innovator. The word “innovator” means
a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. Hmmm, yep he’s an innovator alright.
What am I missing here?
F'N ripping on the triple tracked solo!! Great work Pete!
What a great time to, the 80's had so much changes & New stuff 2,I bought my 1st Jackson/Charvel with Hot EMI's, Shark tooth, Floyd, 1st guy in the seen with EMI's, no telling how many dudes wanted to buy my Guitar, if only still had it!!!
It never gets old hearing your adventures PETE, + U had a custom made!! That's a real fan gear junkie at such a young age, I bought my Kramer & had Gibson Dirty Fingers put in B4 left Muscle Shoals AL back to TN,, TY PETE,,
I love hearing any history on Randy, he was no doubt...a unique guitarist and we are blessed to have his recordings to share for all of time!
I bet him and EVH are trading licks right now
Pete this was a wonderfully made video and its beyond evident how much you love his playing and his contribution. I gather we're in a similar age bracket I too was to see Ozzy after Randy's passing growing up in Miami Beach. Anyway, more importantly, this was super fun to watch and very well crafted.
Randy will always be my favorite guitarist. Randy’s playing had power, depth, and breath. His ability to play melodies with lots of room is unique. Thanks for sharing the information with us. RIP Randy.
I'm guessing we are roughly the same age, the impact Randy made on me back then continues to this day. I'm an average guitarist at best, but still try to learn his stuff now more than any other guitarist. He played phrases you just don't hear from anyone else....totally unique.
So much history, thank you for posting and allowing us to view that aspect of Randy’s life. You kick ass on that guitar…..
Thank u!
Hey Pete... I saw the Diary of a Madman tour at the CU Event Center in Boulder, Colorado when I was living there in my teens. They were running so late because of a snowstorm there was an announcement you could get a refund if you didn't want to wait... and though most people waited, some did leave. We drove all the way up from the Denver area which was a 2 hour drive in the snow... so of course... we weren't F'n leaving... and I don't have to tell you, I'm glad we stayed! They didn't have their big Diary of a Madman Medieval Castle stage set up with the cages and all... truck stuck in the snow storm... but we knew, it was gonna" be an amazing show... and it was! I've always been a fan of Randy's tone, which was amazing live! You nailed it here... but what I loved the most was those screeching metal grinding like sounds he got, I don't know how else you can get those tones... he had the most unique feedback sounds I ever heard... and in the mix... yeah... nothing else cut like that Tone , especially for that cutting rhythm! He was a brilliant musician, humble yet had the swagger of a true Guitar God!!! If you own that guitar now... man, you're one blessed dude, outside of all the incredible talent you have and worked hard to develop! In my mind, you're one of the guys I believe definitely worthy of carrying Randy's axe! Thanks for an amazing deep dive into Randy's tone and his prototype custom Jackson guitars! Next... the black and white Polka Dot Sandoval Custom??? 😎🤘🎸🐦
Not my guitar, just borrowed! But thank you!
@@PeteThornSo amazing to even get to play that thing.... and thanks to the owner! AWESOME!!!
Pete I'm glad you did this..there's no better authority on rock ass tone and gear than you to give an opinion on the legends like Randy...I can remember you saying in the past you weren't a fan of his tone..which really lead me to listen closer to this day every time I hear his playing..it's very unique..I haven't torn it down as u have of course but this is very interesting to me as I see him as the guitar God he is..but the tone is alot of things at once... incredibly cutting.. awesome research and appreciate you doing all of this work for us...would love more of these type vids where you highlight the historical aspects of the players and instruments that have shaped rock and roll... appreciate you very much man..👊😁🎸🎶
Thank you!
I absolutely second that!
Wow! Thank you so much for tracking this one! I love all of your videos, but this one is really special to me as well. I was 16 when RR passed.
It was Ernie Pedregon who painted these guitars. He also created the Jackson logo. He says "…and as I was finishing it Grover came to me and said to paint the headstock black and to put his name on it in gold, so I hand lettered 'Jackson' on the headstock and the first Jackson was born."
I was 15 at the time Toronto and was really looking forward to seeing Randy and pretty sure i had the tickets already, I remember my dad reading me the news that morning after the plane crash, it was shocking to say the least! anyways Brad did a great job and you killed it with this video.
Peter I cannot describe the feelings that welled inside me with your presentation! Really appreciate this, it touched my soul deeply. Keep doing what you do always! 🙏🏼
Mine too,I bought Diary of a Madman twice saving my lunch money, my Dad broke me first because of he said it was garbage, evil because of how Ozzy looked. The second one I never put back in the sleeve after it went on the turntable!It's my favorite rock and roll album.Along with Blizzard that chemistry with Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake was Magick.I heard on the radio he died in that plane crash asI woke up in 8th grade and it gave me a sadness I still can feel.To me after Randy No One can play those songs,they've all pretenders.Brad did it best.As a player myself he set an unattainable bar,somewhere in the ether.There are players now that can emulate his songs perfectly,technically. Still,to me no one ever has created Rock and Roll music so huge, heavy and magical. God bless Randy Rhoads
Ditto.
Wow. Just landed on this channel and must say you nailed Randy’s tone like no other. Your playing was absolutely amazing. I have the black RR2 NAMM show custom made by Mike Shannon and I hope to keep it with me for many years to come.
My God Pete, got goosebumps hearing you play FHA. Thanks so much for the video, it brings back so many great memories from Randys short time on the planet. Thanks for showing and playing this amazing guitar! Randy is smiling down on you now. RIP RR.
That triple tracked solo sounds massive!
Great video. Thanks for doing it. Much appreciated
You are one of the few youtubers or guitarists in general who can do this one justice. Rock on pete!
Thanks!
Really cool. Tone and playing was impeccable. RR is one of the greats! Gone way too soon. Thanks, Pete!
Gotta watch this one again! Also, it should be said that this format combining playing, gear and rock history, and then tips on recording was really cool.
I was 14 when Blizzard of Ozz came out. Impressive. Randy rocked. Even today I nod my head and think, what a tasteful player he was. In a league of his own.
I can understand why someone who's 14 likes his shit, but "tasteful?" LOL.
Thank you for this. What a great insight into icon that is Randy Rhoads. Incredible guitar you played too. You did the guitar and especially Randy real respect and justice. The fan from back then really shone through.
Thanks!
Maybe a “guitarists in the zone” series would be cool?
Randy was just before my time, but when I first listened to Tribute, I honestly teared up... thanks so much for this Pete
Geeze is there anything you can’t play man? Very nice tribute to Randy and his legacy he’s missed greatly and I gotta believe him and all the other musicians that have passed are just rocking out and having a blast! Round of applause for Pete folks well done sir!!!👏🏻
Two of my favorite guitarists. Randy & Pete. Sounded amazing. Thank you for this.
I saw a Randy Rhoads play on January 22nd 1982 and that concert change the direction of my life and I've been playing my guitar for over 40 years ever since
Thanks for taking the time to put this together Pete. Yeah, I also had tickets in
March of 82, and saw Brad Gillis step up to complete Ozzy's tour. Brad was able to pull it off quite well. in all honesty, from what I saw in this video Ozzy couldn't have gone wrong with you filling in for Randy. Yeah, your that good.
Another great video by Pete. He nailed the tone, and the solo. It is amazing that Rhandy was only 25 when he died; he had a seasoned maturity to his playing that belied his years.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Great video. Classical melodic minor runs mixed with aggressive pentatonic elements are a staple of Rhoads' playing. So tastefully executed and Pete does it so well. Thanks man.
This was so cool seeing what would've been Randy's next Jackson V guitar and the comparison between it and the others.... I always loved his white Concorde V with the black pinstripes and the black V with the white polka dots. Randy is one of my top faves of rock/metal guitar players and always will be. His impact and influence on the 2 Ozzy studio albums and the live tribute is still felt today and it's mind boggling to think of just how damn good he was at his age over 40 years ago. Awesome job on nailing his Flying High solo and R.I.P. Randy we still miss you
Thank you Pete. This came to me now as a big source of faith and hope in times of need. Your work does bring light to many of us 🙏🏽.
🙏 stay in the light, man! 🎸
@@PeteThorn I will, my man 🕯. Thank you for answering.
My favorite video!!! I love Pete and Randy Rhoads is my all time favorite. No one could ever sound like him, he was incredibly unique!! Pete did an awesome job with this video. It was very informative and I’m so grateful he took the time to do this! Thanks so much Pete!!!! Your awesome!!!
I got to see Randy live in Lexington, Kentucky on February 13, 1982. This was a month and six days before his tragic death. I still remember today watching in utter awe. On the solo to "Crazy Train" he was playing the white Les Paul - that guitar was almost bigger than he was - and he broke a string. And to my surprise, he just kept on playing and never missed a beat. What a showman!
I had the honor to see Ozzy 4 times..once w Jake e Lee and 3 times w Zach..twice in 4000 seat arena in my hometown in upstate NY... awesome memories
Pete, I saw an interview with Randy's brother and he said Randy was planning on doing 4 records with Ozzie and then he was going to compile a classical music album. His mom's music school is where he learned how to play guitar and classical was one of his chosen styles. George Lynch filled in for Randy teaching at the music school while Randy was on tour. Randy beat out George in the audition for Ozzie.
really cool guitar with an awesome story
So much fun watching this video, would be very cool to also see the customized guitar being revived
Absoute stellar job in presenting not only the guitar, the player, his playing, how he was recording... All in a very fluid&clear presentation. By the way, you rock !
Thank you!
These in the zone videos are my favorite series on youtube.
Randy as right there with Eddie when I was a young teenager. Epic, Pete. Thanks.
Thank you Pete for doing Randy and that guitar justice!
Thanks!
I just feel like I've never witnessed a guitarist/musician/technician/teacher nail like you do. Appreciate you elevating this beloved song and artist.
never been so jealous in my life, this is so cool!!!!
Randy is the reason I love Jackson guitars to this day, nobody can play like he did.
Thanks for honoring Randy, Pete. I can tell by your approach to this one that you have great respect for his playing and spent a lot of time putting this together [dialing in tones, impulses, triple tracking etc]. Your care for this one is obviously appreciated by your community as evidenced by the comments section!
I especially enjoyed the wrap-up. I was in a very similar situation in grade school wanting to see him on the Diary tour. I didn't actually end up catching Ozzy until I was 12 on the Speak of the Devil tour. Years later though, I can tell that his music had a huge impact on so many guitar players. An amazing talent, gone too soon.
Superb video, Pete. How wonderful you get to spend some time with a top tier piece of rock history. You certainly do it justice. Diary of a Madman Tour was my first concert. Just a little kid, I swam my way through the crowd to the front row. Right in front of RR. One of Ozzy's doves landed on the headstock of Randy's White Custom during the solo for "Diary of a Madman". It just sat there for most of the solo. I figured it was a sign. Saved my lawn mowing money and with mom's help got a Norlin-era white custom of my own that I still play. Randy passed just over a month after that show. Broke my heart. Really nice tribute, tone analysis and playing, Pete. Thank you.
WOW!
With that triple-tracking, it TOTALLY makes sense.
Definitely gives it that "played-in-an-empty-warehouse" sense.
Pete, I'm just jumping out of my chair fright now!! Randy was so influential as a young and early guitar student, his playing still moves me to this day. I can remember rushing home from school to practice my Randy Rhoads licks! I absolutely love the reversed shark tooth inlays... so very metal! This episode just warms my heart. Thank you for all your excellent content Pete, amazing playing, and for being such a great personality and part, of our larger Guitar-Family! Cheers Bruddah!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it
I find it fitting that the guitar ended up in the hands of a fan rather than sitting as a display for all of those years.
Loved the video!
Randy for me was the epitome of metal guitar! When I hear the term "Metal guitar" Randy's playing comes to my mind..🤘
I bought my Pearl white Jackson/Charvel model 4 in 1987, with active humbucker. I still have it, I love its sound and the way it plays, very similar tone as Randy's.
Would totally love to hear a version of this song with these vocal tracks, you on guitar doing this triple tracked awesomeness, and Rudy on bass with Tommy on drums. I think that would be very special and a gift to fans. You really capture the spirit of Randy's playing in this.
Thanks, Pete. That was great.
Blessed to see Randy on the Blizzard tour in Phoenix in '81 with Motorhead opening 🎸
I’ve always wanted an RR V. Awesome video Pete.
Pete, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and incredible guitar playing. Realky took me back and keeps Randys memory alive!
I just saw Randys guitar in the Rock n Roll hall of fame , over the holiday weekend. I was a huge fan of Randy , I was 11 years old when he passed away tragically, my dad played with the Allman Brothers band at this time, and he called me to tell me over the phone. I'll never forget that feeling, at 11 years old, I had the knowledge to know, we lost a legend. Thanks for posting.
I have a very early San Dimas made Rhoads Student model (serial dates it to 1984 and is in the 700’s), and one of the things I’ve noticed is the neck feels so much like my ‘77 Les Paul. I once had the opportunity to ask Grover Jackson about that, and he told me that is no coincidence, all the early Rhoads guitars had neck profiles that were made to mimic Randy’s Les Paul.
Killer video. So cool you got a chance to play that guitar. I’m with you on Randy’s tone, I appreciate it more these days, it just works for those songs so well. Looking forward to more of those guitars on the zone videos!
👍👍👍track breakdown is pretty cool
Thanks Pete for taking us back and showing some really cool techniques Randy used. The more I find out about some of my guitar heros, the more I realize they weren't just great players, they were very intellectual and particular in the way they used their gear. I appreciate all of your work and your channel on YT, Pete. You have become one of my favorite musicians, too.
Excellent, excellent walk through Pete. Randy is truly my favorite guitarist and made me pick up the guitar when I was 14 and still playing today at 50. The Ozzy Tribute cd is always playing at home or in the car. To play that guitar must have been amazing. Seeing the Concord guitar in person at the RRHOF was breath taking. Rock on! Love to see you do a Randy tribute series like you did with EVH.
seemed. like he was struggling a bit, not enough to join Ozzys band with that
I am a Ibanez RG since 86 and this is the only other guitar I have ever lusted after
Much respect for that triple tracked solo. The accuracy was amazing.
Well that is THE CLOSEST RANDY TONE I have ever heard. Bravo, Pete!
As a huge Randy fan, thanks for this video. Just amazing breakdown of the guitar and then your triple tracking of FHA, just awesome stuff. Plus Tracii Guns' Distortion+?? Just awesome. FWIW, I also had tickets for the Diary tour as a kid and saw Brad Gillis, but my main memory is disappointment and sadness. It's crazy how just two albums of material made such a giant impact (and I never get tired of them).
A very nice reflection on a man that the guitar community continues to sorely misses. Thanks mate
Thank you Pete! Think about Randy all the time!
You gave me chills playing that iconic song that we all love on that classic piece of history. It makes me sad wondering how much we missed from Randy and also thankful for the music he made. It's great to see you playing that particular guitar as passionate, talented and willing you are to share such interesting guitars and gear. Thanks!
That video couldn't have been any better. Thanks you Mr. Thorn!!
Holy flippin flip, without the video, I would say, those are some forgotten Randy's recording. Great work Pete and stellar guitar, even without its history.
The live tribute is my favorite tone ever!!! 🎸
Dude, that tone! Really just shows how important the speakers are.
always dig how much joy you have in your videos. the sheer fun of music always comes through. owe you several beverages!
Thanks! :)
Randy and David Gilmour were my first guitar heroes way back in the 80s when I first started playing. What a great video...thank you.
Such a great video! He was a hero to many of us and still is.
Great video, thanks! I remember listening to "Diary" on the family record player in the early 80's. Formative years.
Loved this!! Thanks for showing Randy some love!!
I was 13yo when I 1st heard Blizzard of Oz. 2 decades + later still mind-blown by it. However, the Tribute album...
Saw Randy Jan-15-1982 Met Center Bloomington Mn. Randy is my guitar hero and he really grabbed my attention that night. Such a small stature with a HUGE sound! There was a massive blizzard that night but somehow everyone made it to the show, it was packed to the rafters. 2 months later I was on the bus coming home from school when I heard the news. I didn’t want to believe it so I ran to the house and turned on the radio only to hear that Randy really was gone. My mouth dropped open just like the first time I heard him play. Friends say they can hear Randy in my guitar sometimes. What hurts the most is the question, “what could have been”? He had so much more to give.
I absolutely loved watching you play his RR3 and you nailed the sound!! It’s so ironic because I also used a Boss super OD into a Marshall to get close to his sound. I also used a MXR “2000 series” distortion + into a 1970’s JMP. That got me close as well. Anyhow, love your playing and your channel!!! Thx.
I knew about this Jackson axe, and Sean Clegg, for years. Being the RR freak that I have been since Blizzard of Ozz, I appreciate that you have that axe.
Absolutely love this video and all of the personal touches and background stories. Hard to believe this guitar was sold at a NAMM show, and eventually made its way back. RR phenomenal talent, gone much too soon. Thanks!
That "G" Chord is in such awesome tone and tune ,gets me everytime I hear it !
probably one of the best tones i've heard this year jesus christ.
I love this video, and I don't fault your playing in any way, shape or form..... but......with all of the advantages of access to and knowledge of Randy's actual gear, plus capabilities made available by modern technologies, and like me, 40 years to investigate and practice every millimetre of Randy's work.......It dawned on me during this video just how 'easily' Randy played this stuff - with so much 'spare time' to add phrasing and nuance and touch and feel.......He was just phenomenal. Thank you.
I am thankful I was able to see Randy before he passed. It was at the Des Moines show, the same one where Ozzy took a bite of bat. ❤️🔥
Great tribute to RR and great playing as usual.
I read about Randy triple tracking solos shortly after I started playing, & have used it in all my recordings. It forces you to play so much more consistently than you would otherwise, so it’s great for your technique, as well as sounding great on recordings