{"id":27187,"date":"2012-03-18T08:51:33","date_gmt":"2012-03-18T13:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themetalden.com\/?p=27187"},"modified":"2012-03-18T08:51:33","modified_gmt":"2012-03-18T13:51:33","slug":"randy-rhoads-biography-set-for-spring-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themetalden.com\/?p=27187","title":{"rendered":"RANDY RHOADS – Biography Set For Spring Release!"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nBefore his tragic death at the age of 25, Randy Rhoads was on a fast track to being hailed by critics and public alike as the greatest rock guitar player of all time. Over a short two-year period, Randy recorded two seminal multi-platinum albums with OZZY OSBOURNE, which are heralded today as among the most noteworthy recordings in hard rock music history. Through his jaw-dropping six-string work on songs such as \u2018Crazy Train\u2019, \u2018Mr. Crowley\u2019 and \u2018Flying High Again\u2019, Randy Rhoads achieved legendary status as a guitar icon and his artistic legacy continues to grow with each passing year.
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\nA brilliant guitar virtuoso, Randy\u2019s masterful ability of bridging rock and classical techniques helped him forge a groundbreaking style of guitar playing. In 1981, Guitar Player magazine honored Randy by selecting him as best new talent of the year. Humble and self-effacing, Randy refused to rest on his laurels. Instead, being bestowed with this prestigious award motivated him to strive for greater creative heights. Tragically, Randy\u2019s life ended much too soon when on the morning of March 19, 1982 he was killed in a small private plane that careened into the garage of a plantation home in Leesburg, Florida.
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\nRandy Rhoads\u2019 ascendancy to super-stardom was inevitable. Tirelessly honing his craft, he was a devoted student of his instrument, endlessly practicing and perfecting his skills. His days were spent as a guitar teacher and by night he solidified his rising reputation as the \u201cnext big thing\u201d on the Hollywood club scene. His big break arrived when he assumed the lead guitar slot in Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s solo band. Soon the entire music world would be dazzled by his spectacular flights of fiery fretboard sizzle, swiftly recognizing the merits of this burgeoning guitar genius.
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\nWith his dynamic six-string wizardry, Randy Rhoads invented an exciting and technically advanced style of explosive hard rock guitar playing that dominated the \u201980s music scene. Decades later, his massive influence continues to shape, educate and inspire first, second and third generation players and music fans that marvel at his extraordinary musicality and stunning instrumental prowess. Today, Randy\u2019s legendary status as a guitar hero is assured, joining the pantheon of rock\u2019s Mt. Olympus where he stands proudly alongside such revered guitar heroes as JIMI HENDRIX, ERIC CLAPTON, JIMMY PAGE, JEFF BECK and RITCHIE BLACKMORE.
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\nNo one trick pony, Randy was well versed in a multitude of musical genres seamlessly cross-navigating rock, blues and classical. In fact, his immense love of classical music continued to be a driving force in his life. Until his untimely death, he continued to take classical guitar lessons in an effort to break new ground as a player.
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\nToday, mythologized and immortalized, Randy Rhoads has become a veritable pop culture institution. Paying homage to his pioneering ability, Marshall Amplifiers created a custom amplifier that bears Randy\u2019s name and signature sound. Action figures and sculptures with Randy\u2019s likeness have become highly sought after collector\u2019s items, while Jackson Guitars have sold millions of Randy Rhoads model guitars, pleasing the late guitarist\u2019s loyal legion of dedicated followers. His image graces innumerable music magazine covers annually.
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\nFinally, after years of anticipation, comes the release of Randy Rhoads, a biography written by Steven Rosen and Andrew Klein, which vividly documents Randy\u2019s life and career. Teeming with hundreds of rare photographs and memorabilia, the book chronicles an oral history of Randy\u2019s remarkable life through those who knew him best. Packed with countless emotional and poignant stories about the guitar icon, the book weaves a powerful tapestry of colorful memories about his life, which help provide deeper insight into Randy, the man, the myth, the legend. His life is a lasting testament to his supernatural talent and quiet humility.
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\nRandy Rhoads is being published by the Velocity Publishing Group, with exclusive distribution through Guitar World.
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\nFor more info and pre-orders click HERE<\/a>.
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\nSource: Metal Rules<\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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