It amazes and saddens me deeply that there is almost no live video footage of Randy Rhoads. I am blessed to have seen him twice live in concert with Ozzy. Since then, he has been forever stamped as my favorite guitar player of all time.
Only saw him once in a very small venue in North Jersey. Hate to use the word, but I feel blessed that I got to see him from 3rd row. Had tinnitus for over a year because of it, but I’ll take it
My friend was at this show. Whenever people at the bar or at a party start talking about concerts they'v been to, she mentions Ozzy with Randy at the Palladium and everyone stops talking and the topic changes.. loll
I'm now 60 years old and having worked in television most of my career I am just thankful to have the footage we do. Remember they were on Jet Records, a part of CBS with little promotional support and green (still learning) management. Ozzy was a spectacle more to the content creators in the media at the time rather than a serious musician. When Entertainment Tonight shot their footage at a sound check it was more about the craziness of Ozzy and less about the music. We are so fortunate they did the After Hours community television show in New York. My favorite video footage captured was at the Rosemont Horizon venue in Chicago (January 24, 1982) - the same show where a young Chicago photographer named Paul Natkin captured the iconic photo of Ozzy lifting Randy in the air that ended up as the Tribute Album cover. When you watch the video you can actually see the flash go off from Paul's camera that captured the moment. Even the soundcheck footage captured in Beaumont, TX is precious footage of Randy. Back then video cameras were big and bulky. They used VHS videotape and practically impossible to get into a concert venue unless you had permission from the venue and/or the band's management. As just a regular concert goer, I used to break apart my 35mm Nikon and 400mm telephoto lens, stuffing the parts in my pants and tube socks, to sneak into shows and take pictures from the dark upper balconies. One show I neglected to take my camera to was Randy's show in Dallas on the Diary of a Madman tour, February 20, 1982. My friends Clark and Ronnie enjoyed a super show and I couldn't stop yelling for Randy. A month later, he was gone. I often regret not taking my camera to that show, even as a still photographer, but we knew security was going to be tight due to the antics Ozzy was doing and calling attention to himself. After all, he had just been arrested in San Antonio the night before for inadvertently peeing on the wall of the Alamo. But my experience seeing Randy Rhoads was a indeed a life-long blessing, and what footage exists I'm happy to see - not just to remind me, but for everyone else to see how talented and special he was. He was truly a rock star.
Terrible footage that we are VERY happy to have. Thankfully, some fans had more sense than Sharon did back then as a manager that failed to realize the magic that was taking place and record it for current and future generations of fans.
Seeing randy play both puts a smile on my face but also breaks the heart to think this was nearly 40 years ago all those years he missed on life but 2)3 GRT years with Ozzy that allowed fans even now to view this amazing guitarist... GRT upload thanks for that...
to the guy that shot this amazing show. thank you and god bless you. ive heard the story of how the security guard made you stop recording and tried to confiscate the tape. kudos to you sir for the quick thinking.
On top of being an incredibly gifted guitar player/composer , randy wouldn’t turn his back when playing solos (like some others who were afraid people would steal from seeing what was happening (evh)randy was a top shelf showmen he played knowing his technique and ability would always keep him in a different solar system when it comes to skill and what he was playing always showed what he was doing . And just knew nobody was coming close to what he was doing .
Thanks for sharing! If you have a second, we uploaded an Eddie Van Halen tribute video. As fellow music fans, we'd love if you would take a listen. It's on our page. Don't be too tough on us :)
I'll take whatever video I can get from Randy and Ozzy
I love it😁
2:21 Love this variation. Love how he always switches things up live, what a brilliant musician Randy was!
It amazes and saddens me deeply that there is almost no live video footage of Randy Rhoads. I am blessed to have seen him twice live in concert with Ozzy. Since then, he has been forever stamped as my favorite guitar player of all time.
I am envious of you. Wish I had a time machine
There’s a lot from his quiet riot days but hardly any of him with ozzy :(.
Only saw him once in a very small venue in North Jersey. Hate to use the word, but I feel blessed that I got to see him from 3rd row. Had tinnitus for over a year because of it, but I’ll take it
My friend was at this show. Whenever people at the bar or at a party start talking about concerts they'v been to, she mentions Ozzy with Randy at the Palladium and everyone stops talking and the topic changes.. loll
I'm now 60 years old and having worked in television most of my career I am just thankful to have the footage we do. Remember they were on Jet Records, a part of CBS with little promotional support and green (still learning) management. Ozzy was a spectacle more to the content creators in the media at the time rather than a serious musician. When Entertainment Tonight shot their footage at a sound check it was more about the craziness of Ozzy and less about the music. We are so fortunate they did the After Hours community television show in New York. My favorite video footage captured was at the Rosemont Horizon venue in Chicago (January 24, 1982) - the same show where a young Chicago photographer named Paul Natkin captured the iconic photo of Ozzy lifting Randy in the air that ended up as the Tribute Album cover. When you watch the video you can actually see the flash go off from Paul's camera that captured the moment. Even the soundcheck footage captured in Beaumont, TX is precious footage of Randy. Back then video cameras were big and bulky. They used VHS videotape and practically impossible to get into a concert venue unless you had permission from the venue and/or the band's management. As just a regular concert goer, I used to break apart my 35mm Nikon and 400mm telephoto lens, stuffing the parts in my pants and tube socks, to sneak into shows and take pictures from the dark upper balconies. One show I neglected to take my camera to was Randy's show in Dallas on the Diary of a Madman tour, February 20, 1982. My friends Clark and Ronnie enjoyed a super show and I couldn't stop yelling for Randy. A month later, he was gone. I often regret not taking my camera to that show, even as a still photographer, but we knew security was going to be tight due to the antics Ozzy was doing and calling attention to himself. After all, he had just been arrested in San Antonio the night before for inadvertently peeing on the wall of the Alamo. But my experience seeing Randy Rhoads was a indeed a life-long blessing, and what footage exists I'm happy to see - not just to remind me, but for everyone else to see how talented and special he was. He was truly a rock star.
I like how ozzy always enjoyed lead guitar playing and him dancing to that masterpiece bring a tears
Terrible footage that we are VERY happy to have. Thankfully, some fans had more sense than Sharon did back then as a manager that failed to realize the magic that was taking place and record it for current and future generations of fans.
Seeing randy play both puts a smile on my face but also breaks the heart to think this was nearly 40 years ago all those years he missed on life but 2)3 GRT years with Ozzy that allowed fans even now to view this amazing guitarist... GRT upload thanks for that...
to the guy that shot this amazing show. thank you and god bless you. ive heard the story of how the security guard made you stop recording and tried to confiscate the tape. kudos to you sir for the quick thinking.
Amazing with bad video and sound quality Randy still came off so precise.
I’d like to thank the “black market of film” for showing us what professionals couldn’t. For one reason or another
Rendy RHOADS amazing guitar player, FOREVER in hards fans .
🎸Love and Miss You Dearly Randy😭
On top of being an incredibly gifted guitar player/composer , randy wouldn’t turn his back when playing solos (like some others who were afraid people would steal from seeing what was happening (evh)randy was a top shelf showmen he played knowing his technique and ability would always keep him in a different solar system when it comes to skill and what he was playing always showed what he was doing . And just knew nobody was coming close to what he was doing .
amazing randy rhoads
Heavy metal dude
Randy é um MITO
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤the best guitar player is randy angel
I thought the upper level was going collapse at this show. Everyone went nuts!
This is totally awesome!!
Too bad it cut out during the second solo still cool though.
Hj fazendo 40 anos
Love this song!
🤘🤘
Ozzy really stood still and stuck close to the mic stand during those early U.S. gigs. Looked nervous.
NYC 8:PM i am in front of RR wall first row...
Thanks for sharing! If you have a second, we uploaded an Eddie Van Halen tribute video. As fellow music fans, we'd love if you would take a listen. It's on our page. Don't be too tough on us :)