Ozzy Osbourne on Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen feud: “Randy didn't have a nice thing to say about Eddie – they were rivals”

A decades-old rivalry, revived | Watch Amy Winehouse play I Heard Love Is Blind on her Strat unaccompanied in 2004 Fender promo | Joe Satriani: “You’re not going to sell out theaters or get a billion streams with finger exercises” Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version September 16, 2022 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Editor's Note A decades-old rivalry, revived Given they were two of the most influential guitarists of the '80s – and, as it would transpire, all time – Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen were often pitted against each other, whether in bar-room debates or the media. And 40-odd years on, that rivalry has been reignited once again. A documentary released earlier this year included a clip of Eddie Van Halen asserting "everything [Randy] did he learned from me". Now those comments have found their way to Rhoads' friend and bandleader Ozzy Osbourne, who has shared his own assessment of the situation. Personally, I'd argue that Rhoads and EVH have distinct qualities that set them apart, regardless of whether one influenced the other. For all the pyrotechnics, Eddie's sense of timing was one of a kind, while Randy's understanding of classical music brought a unique sense of sophistication to his solos. Whatever your view, they both deserve their positions at the pinnacle of the pantheon of rock guitar – and that's something we can all agree on. Michael Astley-Brown – Editor-in-Chief, guitarworld.com     Just the Facts, Ma'am "I stopped watching the news, so sick of the bias. Was searching for an alternative that would just tell me WHAT happened, with NO editorializing. I found it. It's called 1440. It assumes you are smart enough to form your own opinions." Subscribe for free. ADVERTISEMENT: Top Stories Ozzy Osbourne on Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen feud: "Randy didn't have a nice thing to say about Eddie – they were rivals" The Prince of Darkness has responded to comments made in a recent Randy Rhoads documentary, in which EVH accused Rhoads of stealing his guitar playing style Watch Amy Winehouse play I Heard Love Is Blind on her Strat unaccompanied in 2004 Fender promo Winehouse often took the stage with a Stratocaster early in her career Joe Satriani: "You're not going to sell out theaters or get a billion streams with finger exercises" The virtuoso imparts some valuable wisdom on where scales should place in an aspiring guitarist's practice routine ADVERTISEMENT Features John Mayer channeled every era of his playing into this solo – and it became one of his greatest guest spots ever The revered outing from 2020 saw Mayer share the stage with David Ryan Harris, Isaiah Sharkey, Terence Clark and Sean Hurley, and the result was something extraordinary 20 explosive guitar moments from Ozzy Osbourne's solo career Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde, Jake E. Lee and a host of all-star guests have all lent their chops to the Prince of Darkness's sprawling solo catalog. Here are their greatest guitar parts From Guitar Player Guns N' Roses' Richard Fortus shares epic Paul Kossoff-inspired guitar solo Listen to this impeccable example of pure 'Burst tone Marshall Crenshaw reveals Gene Vincent's role in his signature hit Someday, Someway From '50s rockabilly and '60s pop to '70s punk and '80s new wave, this 1982 smash encapsulates decades of inspiration Buyer's Guides Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 2022: get great tone for less Enjoy superb playability with the best acoustic guitars under $1,000, in a range of sizes, with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics Full Story: Guitar World (9/9)  Lessons Learn Nick Johnston's soloing secrets in this video masterclass In this exclusive lesson, the Canadian virtuoso treats us to a plethora of flowing rock phrases that will illuminate your own solos Reviews Walrus Audio Lore Reverse Soundscape Generator review Walrus Audio takes you on an ambient adventure with five programs that mix reverbs and delays LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © 1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005