HAPPY BIRTHDAY RANDY RHOADS!

Randall William “Randy” Rhoads was born on this day, December 6 in 1956. In 1979, Randy was picked to be the lead guitarist in the Blizzard of Ozz band fronted by former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne. Randy would record two of Ozzy’s greatest albums “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman” and touring for both albums. Randy’s last show with Ozzy was on Thursday, March 18, 1982 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee. Randy died in a tragic plane crash in Orlando, FL on March 19, 1982. Randy’s career may have been a short one but in that short amount of time he made a huge impact and left behind a legacy of music that to this day inspire guitar players all over the world.

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Don

I have been running this blog since 2009. AKA as the Great Southern Brainfart, Southeast of Heaven is my baby now and forever. I’ve had my ups and downs with bands over the years but they are all great experiences and memories. My Swedish friend Charlie said once, “Don is known for being one of the meanest bastards in American rock journalism.” It’s nice to be loved.

I also once took a shit in Anthrax’s dressing room toilet and didn’t flush.

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