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Jul 04, 2015 canadas the metal voice recently spoke to rudy sarzo legendary bassist ozzy osbourne, quiet riot, dio, whitesnake and author of the book off the rails outlining the history of his time playing with the late guitar god randy rhoads in the interview rudy sarzo tells the metal voice about his. Rudy sarzo bio wiki, affair, married, age, and more. In the book off the rails by rudy sarzo, sarzo tells a story about toriens audition for the ozzy osbourne band after the death of randy rhoads as the groups guitarist. Rudy sarzo of the guess who on their new cd, the future is what. He is the only member to have remained with the group since the release of their selftitled debut album in 1988. Meanwhile, i got a call from april malmsteem, who is yngwies wife and manager. Rudy sarzo says ozzy osbourne thought the mix on diary of a. Rudy sarzo wanted to share randy rhoadss story with his book. May 17, 2018 photo courtesy of the guess who official website. In the book off the rails you mentioned you initially turned down the offer to play with ozzy when you got the phone call.

Rudy, thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule in this tragic time to honor and remember quiet riot frontman kevin dubrow. Rudy sarzo has been a professional recording and performing bass player worldwide for over 25 years. I am a professional recording and performing artist worldwide for over 35 years. Ozzy, who had recently parted ways with his long time band black sabbath, had just put together a new band to support his solo career and albums. A delicate, softspoken person, meeting rudy sarzo without knowing what hes been up to for the better part of his life, you never can tell theres one of the most fierce bass guitarists hard rock ever boasted. They became friends, and randy recommended him to play on ozzys diary of a madman tour. But im a sucker for a 1980s wood grain bass and fancy inlays. Rudy sarzo is a hero of no fewer than six decades of bass. A fellow musicians interesting insight into the beginning of ozzy os. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yes i am and the biggest reward i got is to tell the story of randy rhoads coming from someone who worked with him in quiet riot and in ozzy. He even wrote a book in 2006 in memory of randy titled off the rails about his time while he was in ozzy osbournes band. Because aerosmith are fecking brilliant and there music is out of this world fantastic.

His career began when he got a chance to play alongside one of the finest rock guitarists in the world, randy rhoads, in quiet riot. Quiet riot, ozzy osbourne, whitesnake, manic eden, and blue oyster cult. This is the official facebook page of my book off the rails. Between his time in quiet riot, ozzy osbourne, whitesnake, dio, blue oyster cult, and so many other iconic bands and projects, rudy sarzo is unquestionably a legend of the rock world not too long ago, this legend made an appearance at the long island kiss expo, in support of his book off the rails. The stories shared in this book are personal, enjoyable, and are easy to relate to. In 2006, sarzo wrote a book entitled off the rails, a biographical account of his time in ozzy osbournes band in the early 1980s, and centers mainly on his memories of the influential young guitarist randy rhoads, a close friend who died in a 1982 plane crash during the diary of a madman american tour. Rudy sarzo has had one of the most prolific careers in hard rockmetal bass guitar playing. Dream on aerosmith official music video september theyve been going at it for a while. I dont know what to say, but wow, what a great read. Heavy metal bass legend rudy sarzo talks storied career.

For the best experience on please consider upgrading to one of the following. No, my only motivation for writing off the rails was so i could share my memories of randy with all the fans around the world. One response to rudy sarzo on randy rhoads, life after ozzy, and the return of quiet riot anonymous july 15, 2019 at 2. Izzy presley at one point in the book you kind of imply that when ozzys wife at the time was around that there might have been something going on between sharon and randy. Audio available 12706 disturbed, black label society confirmed for ozzfest 2006 12706. A very candid conversation with rudy sarzo rudy and i at chiller theatre apr 30, 2011. In 2006, sarzo wrote a book entitled off the rails, a biographical account of his time in ozzy osbournes band in the early 1980s, and centers. While he is no longer playing with many of these acts, rudy has continued to stay musically active and is a goto name in bass guitar. This exciting biography also clears a lot of misinformation and bogus theories circulating around the late, great, guitar virtuoso randy rhoads life and death.

Jeff clifton from nashua, nh you all should read rudy sarzo s off the rails. Jan 31, 2011 rudy and i at chiller theatre apr 30, 2011. Jan 15, 2017 sarzo would write a book in 2006 about his friendship and time with rhoads, entitled off the rails. In the 70s, he made his bones with quiet riot, pioneers of hollywoods hairmetal scene. Jul 08, 2011 where was rudy sarzos book off the rails when i needed it. Jun 01, 2017 host laurabeth hill interviews musician rudy sarzo at the hired gun movie press junket in west hollywood. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Guitarist rudy sarzo, on how the music business has changed since the 1970s. Robert sarzo, nicknamed the vudu man is a cubanamerican guitarist. Its comes as no surprise that in the past decade sarzo has refused to discuss the painful memories further, even writing a book, off the rails, to publicly provide his version of events. References edit metal sludge 20 questions with marq torien. Your book, off the rails, focuses on your time with ozzy. Sarzo would write a book in 2006 about his friendship and time with rhoads, entitled off the rails. Rudy is also the author of the book, off the rails, which chronicles the.

Rudy sarzo tells host laurabeth hill why he left ozzy. Jul 20, 2016 rudy sarzo rose to fame as a bassist in ozzy osbournes band in around 1982 and later left osbournes band after randy rhoads death. Bassist rudy sarzo discusses working with kevin dubrow. Rudy wrote a book about his time with ozzy and randy called off the rails. Off the rails by sarzo, rudy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Host laurabeth hill interviews musician rudy sarzo at the hired gun movie press junket in west hollywood. May 09, 2015 one response to rudy sarzo on randy rhoads, life after ozzy, and the return of quiet riot anonymous july 15, 2019 at 2. Do you plan to write a whole careerspanning autobiography. A skilled cubanborn bassist, rudy initially auditioned for quiet riot near the end of randys tenure.

Dio bassist rudy sarzo goes off the rails with deb rao. As he will be doing a book signing at namm on january 19 at the dean markely booth from 3 p. Rudy sarzo born rodolfo maximiliano sarzo lavieille grande ruiz payret y chaumont, november 18, 1950 is a cuban american hard rockheavy metal bassist. For those of you who dont know, rudy sarzo is a bassist who performed with randy rhoads during his heyday with ozzy osbourne. Rudy sarzo says ozzy osbourne thought the mix on diary. Besides music, rudy is also a computer digital animator. A friend of mine peter margolis, who is doing the documentary on randy rhoads, got a call from kathy rhoads, randys sister with the terrible news. Sarzo remains best known for his work with quiet riot, ozzy osbourne, and whitesnake, and has also played with several well known heavy metal and hard rock acts including manic eden, dio, blue oyster cult, geoff tates queensryche and devil. I thought i lost the gas but 1980s rudy rudy sarzo calling. Rudy sarzo is a professional recording and performing artist.

A fellow musicians interesting insight into the beginning of ozzy osbournes solo career and his relationship with sharon osbourne. Where was rudy sarzos book off the rails when i needed it. In todays episode of sounding off bassist rudy sarzo rudy sarzo is a professional recording and performing artist worldwide for over 35 years with such groups as ozzy osbourne, quiet riot. Rudy sarzo has earned his net worth by performing in several heavymetal bands such as. So i see off the rails is a smash hit book, you must be very proud. Rudy sarzo on randy rhoads, life after ozzy, and the return. Com correspondent deb rao regarding the legacy of quiet riot, his book off the rails, working with blue oyster cult, and current project monster circus. Its still going to come out 06 jimi bell tells what it was like to be a finalist for ozzy osbourne 06 ozzy osbourne feeling sort of sheepish 06 ozzy osbourne recently interviewed. In fact ive been selling some off and concentrating on new amps and effects pedals.

As a matter of fact it is not implied, it is explained as to why it happened. Im rudy sarzo and this is how i play smart bass guitar. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz a fellow musicians interesting insight into the beginning of ozzy osbourne s solo career and his relationship with sharon osbourne. Dec 27, 2018 where was rudy sarzos book off the rails when i needed it. I dont feel compelled to write about any of my other musical ventures. I think even nonozzy fans would like this book, just for the dedication randy had to his music, and the dislike for the circus that surrounded him. Rudy sarzo isnt an author and the stories sometimes go off the rails themselves, however, he provides a unique insight that has been missing from the legend of this guitar hero. He has been performing worldwide for over 35 years with groups including ozzy osbourne, quiet riot, whitesnake, dio and many more. Rudy sarzo officialrudysarzosites profile on myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Outside of music, rudys a selfconfessed computer geek and 3d digital animator.

Rudy sarzo on randy rhoads, life after ozzy, and the. Heavy metal bass legend rudy sarzo talks storied career with. Rudy really clears up the fact that randy wanted out and hated playing the old sabbath tunes. He also writes about how they went on without randy and how they went forward with bernie torme and then brad gillis. As a member of ozzy osbournes band, rudy toured the world in support of the blizzard of ozz and diary of a madman records. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Find upcoming event tour dates and schedules for rudy sarzo at. In the 60s, as a cuban refugee living variously in new jersey and florida, he plucked the bass in garagerock bands.

In 2008 he authored a book off the rails aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz where he chronicles his time playing with randy. Rudy sarzo wanted to share randy rhoadss story with his. Rudy sarzo was born on november 18, 1950 in cuba as rudolfo sarzo. Rudy sarzo schedule, dates, events, and tickets axs. The dream child 1989 and rudy sarzo rock bass essentials 2006. But i remember going on tour with ozzy, when his wife and manager sharon. Tell me your thoughts, when you heard about kevins passing. Peavey dyna bass unity peavey gbass peavey patriot peavey rudy sarzo peavey t20. Off the rails by rudy sarzo meet your next favorite book.

Sarzo, who in 2006 published off the rails, a book about his time with osbourne and rhoads, spoke candidly with hngn about the 1982 day that rhoads, 25, died in a plane accident and how the loss affected him, his relationships with osbourne and ronnie james dio, his bittersweet tenure in quiet riot and a decidedly nonmetal member of his crew. Randy rhoads and rudy sarzo played sidebyside in quiet riot and ozzy osbournes band. Hired gun will be in theaters across the country for one night only on june 29th 2017. Bassist rudy sarzo discusses working with kevin dubrow, randy. Feb 02, 2018 in the book off the rails by rudy sarzo, sarzo tells a story about toriens audition for the ozzy osbourne band after the death of randy rhoads as the groups guitarist. He is an actor, known for office christmas party 2016, a nightmare on elm street. Rock eyez interview with rudy sarzo bass ozzy, quit. It stands to reason that, in deep respect to his fallen hero, sarzo would pen a tribute entitled, off the rails. Perhaps its years touring, living, and performing with names. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz, a firsthand account of sarzo s friendship on and off the road with randy rhoads and ozzy osbourne. Justice for all the truth about metallica, mciver, joel. He has worked with an array of notable and iconic people in the entertainment industry. Sep 01, 2005 rudy sarzo isnt an author and the stories sometimes go off the rails themselves, however, he provides a unique insight that has been missing from the legend of this guitar hero.

Prior to bulletboys, torien was a guitarist in the thenunsigned band ratt, a guitarist for the band hawk, a member of motown recording. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from rudy sarzo at the discogs marketplace. He was hired by ozzy and sharon osbourne, as the original replacement for randy rhoads. Thought i was done buying basses but im really loving this rudy sarzo. Jan 17, 2011 its comes as no surprise that in the past decade sarzo has refused to discuss the painful memories further, even writing a book, off the rails, to publicly provide his version of events. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz, a firsthand account of sarzos friendship on and. That is, if you want to know how the entire us blizzard and diary tour went.

Robert never went on tour with ozzy because jet records don arden. And, possibly quell more of the same questions hes been answering since march 25 th, 1982. As a member of ozzy osbournes band, from march 1981 to september. A new book by legendary photographer bob gruen when ever anybody asks what my favourite band is.