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Welcome to the all new Randy-Rhoads.com!
I know we've been down for a while but things are up and happening again. We are still heavily under construction as you can see. Be on the look out as I'm moving all of the content over from the older version of the site to this one which is much more dynamic, and will allow for much more visitor interaction. Soon you'll be able to sign up and join our community and post comments and be envolved in many new ideas I have for the site!
Long Live RR,
-Matt
Archived Old News:
December 1, 2008
New Official Randy Rhoads Film Site
www.randyrhoads.tv
First off I wanted to make you all aware of the new site for the Randy Rhoads Documentary Film from Peter Margolis. The site designed by yours truely will see many updates in the future of photos and new content beginning as soon as Peter returns to L.A. Feel free to check it out at www.randyrhoads.tv
November 2008
... We have established communication. Hello all of you out there in TV land. I know its been a quiet year since spring. Been a very eventful year here for your favorite webmaster, from the birth of my first born daughter to the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Never fear though we are back online. We've had several hackings and technical difficulties but we are still alive and well! Also, don't forget to check out the Guitar Bar & Grill!
First order of business on the list
From Blabbermouth.net -
Second RANDY RHOADS Sculpture: Photos Available - Aug. 23, 2008
KnuckleBonz has created a second sculpture of late guitarist legend Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) in association with the Randy Rhoads estate. The figure is sculpted and hand-painted and available only in a very limited edition of 3,000 worldwide. Each is hand-numbered and has a certificate of authenticity on the base of the sculpture.
The Randy Rhoads II figure is officially licensed through the Randy Rhoads Charitible Trust. The sculpture has already been completed and approved by the family and KnuckleBonz is in the paint-production phase now. A fall release is expected.
A number of photos taken at Randy Rhoads's gravesite at the Mountain View Cemetery in San Bernardino, CA on March 19, 2007 to mark the 25th anniversary of Randy's passing have been posted online at this location.
With the blessings of the family of Randy Rhoads, Dakota Pictures and director Peter Margolis began filming the "Randy Rhoads Documentary" last year at the Mountain View Cemetery. In hopes to fully capture the significance of the 25th anniversary of Randy's passing, the filmmakers interviewed as many of Randy's fans as possible.
In 1982, Rhoads, the then-lead guitarist for OZZY OSBOURNE, and two others were killed at Flying Baron Estates, just outside Leesburg, Florida, when their small plane struck Osbourne's tour bus, then crashed into a mansion.
(Click photos to enlarge)
(Randy Rhoads II Rock Iconz Statue - Click here to purchase)
March 19, 2008
In years prior I usually try to set this day aside to reflect on how big an impact one musician had on me as a person, but this year it really snuck up on me as I'm sure it probably did to others. I'll always be thankful for finding Randy as not only a awe-inspiring song writer and composer, but as a positive role model growing up in a time without too many heroes for kids to look up to other than our own parents. Any time I think of Randy, especially these days, it really helps me remember never to give up on doing exactly what you want to be doing in life, to remain in control of your future and destiny and not let it be in control of you. Randy lived exactly how he wanted to and was unapologetic about following his dream. Any time I hear the fade out solo to "tonight" I'm still taken back to being 16 years old and laying on my floor listening wondering how on earth he could make the guitar do things no one else could. That thing you can never explain to people that just don't "get it" about Randy Rhoads. Thank you Randy.
-Matt
February 2008
Marshall 1959RR Signature Amp Announced
From Des Sherwood at randyrhoads.tk -
Yes, the rumors are true! The new Randy Rhoads signature series amp is being unveiled today at the NAMM show in LA.
Marshall have asked us to keep this quiet until the day of the NAMM show, so that's why any posts mentioning the amp recently had to be removed.I was asked by Marshall to make this post to coincide with the NAMM show opening at 10am today.The amp is designed to look and sound exactly like Randy's amp it is sure to knock the socks off any Rhoads fan or any fan of a great sounding rock amp for that matter.I was lucky enough to be invited to the Marshall factory in December and I got to try out the prototype in the Marshall theatre at full gig volume. (By pure coincidence it just happened to be December 6th-Randy's Birthday...)My word it's good! I only had to play ONE note to realise that. I tried out about five different amp heads that day and I liked them all for different reasons but when I plugged into the Rhoads head my eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.I had it set to Randy's stage volume which was about 6 or 7 I believe and it was so loud and proud and the tone was pure and 'honest' and so damn BIG sounding. People always said Randy had such a big sound. I can see why after playing through this!An amazing sounding amp indeed. It's not designed to make you sound like Randy Rhoads because you'd also need his pedals, his Altec cabs, his fingers, his brain and his heart to do that but what it does do is to provide an amazing sounding rock amp with the same spec as the one Randy chose from the factory with the same mod that was offered to him when he was there in 1980 in his white suit.Obviously it's approved by Delores and Marshall have taken every care to get all the proper permissions and details right and have crossed all the 't's and dotted all the 'i's.I’ve heard the Handbook will feature some never before published photos and loads of tributes from top players and new quotes from Randy's family.Doug Aldrich will be demonstrating the amp and I hear he'll be using Jackson pinstripes that Fender have loaned for the day.
Delores and Paul Marshall (Jim's son) will be talking about the amp too.Marshall have done it again. Another mind blowing and ear shattering amp. Sure to be a classic and loved by everyone who love amazing sounding rock amps, not just Randy fans.
November 28, 2007
Kelly Garni Speaks...
From the RandyRhoads.tk message boards....
"No need to state the obvious. First off I want to thank all of you who either called or emailed me. Im sorry I can't respond to them individually as it would be a huge endeavor. I also want to thank everyone who refrained from jumping to conclusions and starting rumors. This has been a very tramatic tradegy to me and because of the fireworks usually associated with Kevin, I was expecting an avalance of negativity that both me and Frankie usually have to deal with. And I'm happy to say that for the most part, everyone did nothing but express good feelings. Unfortunatley what negativity that did occur was internal and while inconviniate, I was able to handle.
On Sunday, while I was working I got a phone call from Kevin's home security company. It was at about 3:15 in the afternoon. I am the only one who gets a call when ever his alarm goes off and usually I go to his house and let the guards in to check things out. However, Kevin had had his front doors replaced a few weeks ago and I did not yet have a key so I told them to send the guards and if there was a problem I would go there and take care of it. They also told me that Kevins voice mail was full. That was the first sign of trouble to me. I got on the phone to frankie in LA and asked if Kevin was with him. He said no and that he hadn't talked to Kevin in about 10 days. He said he thought Kevin was with one of his girlfriends. From there, I started to track her down. I have never met her and only after Frankie gave me her name was I able to find her which was relativity easy. By now about 10 minutes had passed. She said that Kevin had missed Thanksgiving with her (one of 2 girls he was supposed to have thanksging with. Well, he IS Kevin) She said she had gone to his house and left him many messages without response and that she had a very bad feeling about this. Right then, my other phone rang. I have 3 phones in my house and little did I know soon all 3 would be ringing nonstop. I put the phone down on the table with girlfriend #2 still on the line and it was Frankie on the phone. He told me what had happened. I lost all composure at that point and told FB I would call him back. Now to the other phone where I had the unpleasnt task of telling #2 the news. Needless to say she freaked. GF#1 was Lark Williams who was in San Fran at the time. She was worried about Kevin as well and she had called a paramedic friend of hers to go check on Kevin. The guy happened to be very close to his house. With Lark on the phone, the guy went to Kevins and was looking into windows and told Lark he could see his keys on the counter. Lark told him to break in immediately. It was a very ballsy and good thing she did. The guy broke in (hence the call from the alarm co.) and found Kev. This all happened in about 20 minutes time. From there, police, fire, everybody was called. He was found in bed. I talked with a Detective who was there and they hadn't even removed Kevin yet. He said "We have found no signs of foul play and are ruling this an accidental death". Last I heard from Kevin's brother, there was going to be a service this Sunday in Corona del Mar, Ca. Kevin will be buried next to his father. But then I was told that the coroner was still not done so that was kind of up in the air. I have not heard from them since. Peter Margolis was one of the first people I called. I had had to tell the news to Kevins brother as well and I really didn't want to go through that again with others who are important in our lives. He was very kind was imediately saddened and said right off he wouldn't wish this on anybody. I read his statement and can say that he did in fact want to work out the differences between Kevin and himself. From here, I am not going to point out all the other things to you that people say when an icon dies. Kevin was what he was and he lived his life as such. To me, Kevin was my brother for 35 years. And like brothers, we had our diferences. But many many times over dinner, we discussed how great it was to be able to sit across from each and laugh about all the terrible things we said and did to each other. He was always there for me, and I was always there for him. The last time I saw him was on our mutually shared birthday, Oct 29, He gave me a big hug and a really great present. The best present though was the hug. I will miss him terribly. I pray that those who had issues with him don't take this opportunity to celebrate this. If you knew Kevin well enough to have a beef with him, then you knew him well enough to know he had a very good side to him as well. Thank you all for all your kindness. Please remember him for the one thing he wanted to be since he was born. A ROCKSTAR."
November 26, 2007
From MTV News
Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow died Sunday, drummer Frankie Banali confirmed in a post on his Web site. DuBrow was 52 years old and the official cause of his death has yet to be determined.
"I can't even find words to say," Banali wrote. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow."
DuBrow's body was discovered on Sunday inside the rocker's Las Vegas home. According to those close to the singer, DuBrow celebrated his birthday last month in New Orleans and seemed to be in good health. Quiet Riot bassist Kelly Garni has asked fans to be patient for details on the singer's death.
"I ask this to all of you not only for myself but for other friends and family," Garni wrote, in a message posted to a Web site honoring the memory of Quiet Riot founding member Randy Rhoads. "I ask that no one here offer any speculation or opinions, theories or other things that could be construed as negative or, and I'm sorry for this, even sympathetic, right at this immediate time. I am already, within hours of this, having to deal with untrue rumors and speculation and that only adds fuel to that. There is a tendency for the subject of Kevin to incite flames on every board, and now is not the time for that. I will explain to everyone here the facts and the truth in the next 24 to 48 hours as I realize this will affect us all. So please, until then, be patient. All details and other pertinent info will be passed on to you here when it becomes available to me."
Bill Chavis, owner of Chavis Records, the label that issued Quiet Riot's last LP, 2006's Rehab, also confirmed the news.
"DuBrow's body was found by friends on Sunday, November 25, in his Las Vegas home," reads the label's site. "As I mourn his death with a heavy heart, I will remember hearing his voice and the music for the very first time on the radio back in 1983. I will remember all the great music Kevin and Quiet Riot gave to so many of us over the years and I will say, 'Thank you, Kevin. May you rest in peace.' "
Credited with helping to launch the 1980s glam-metal scene, Quiet Riot are perhaps best known for their cover of Slade's "Cum on Feel the Noize," which appeared on 1983's Metal Health and eventually peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was the first by a metal band to reach the chart's #1 position.
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As soon as Kelli Garni gives us further updates we will let you know but don't forget to check the randyrhoads.tk discussion board for news as soon as it comes in.
Also I know its been a while since updates and I'm getting bad about that again, still working a lot. I'll put up a new batch of downloads to go along with the previous ones soon. I'm also still working on the "Show us your RR Tatts" section but I've only received a few submissions and I know theres more out there!
May '07
Cool News and Setting the Record Straight...
I know its been a while since I posted anything new and I apologize, but i'm working about 70 hours a week now so it makes it kinda hard to find time. With that aside...
As many of you have probably heard by now, theres a Randy Rhoads film documentary in the works directed by Peter Margolis. This was announced right around the time of the 25th memorial (Click Here for info). Personally I'm very excited to see what they come up with. As we all know, news on Randy or anything for that matter is like finding the holy grail.
Secondly, Kevin Dubrow never "Dissed" Randy as claimed on randyrhoads.tk from "Guitar World Ben" (Wonder who he works for?) sighting this recent article from GuitarWorld.com Kevin gave his full statement here for those who want to hear the truth from the man himself.
From Peter Margolis -
I never used the words “gets the shaft” anywhere in my discussion with Guitar World magazine.
Nor did I mention to them that Kevin provided me with video.
They asked me how the interview process was coming and I told them that everyone was on board except for Kevin and that he declined because he wants to keep his memories of Randy private. The letter that he sent me did look like a form letter but it was not cold or calculating.
And as always, check out the forums www.randyrhoads.tk for the latest info as it comes in.
Peace!
Matt
November '06
It's been a while...
I know its been a while there just hasn't been that much new stuff to post...till now.
Rudy Sarzo's "Off the Rails" long awaited book is now available via amazon.com!
I'm about half way finished with it and I just can't put it down. Its so great to have new information and new things to learn after all this time. It takes me back to when I was a kid just getting into Randy and how magical the whole time and scene seemed to be. Thanks Rudy!
Also Not sure if everyone was aware but as I hinted around with my last update post, over at randyrhoads.tk there is a bootleg section up with pretty much everything you need now as far as audio goes. Which is why coincidentally I haven't been putting up shows here lately, besides our usual audio downloads available.
-Matt
Late Dec. 2005
COMING JANUARY 17th
Guitar World's Tribute to RANDY RHOADS!
Featuring:
Ozzy and Randy's story told by bassist RUDY SARZO
Randy RUNS RIOT in HOLLYWOOD
His Meeting with VAN HALEN
Randy's PERSONAL PHOTO'S & LETTERS
GW CD-ROM Exclusive!
A Step-By-Step Guide to Playing
"CRAZY TRAIN"
visit GuitarWorld.com for more info and a sample clip of the CD-ROM included with the January edition!
December 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KnuckleBonz, Inc. Signs a Licensing Agreement to Create a Randy Rhoads Figure for the Guitar Hero Limited Edition Sculpture Series
Park City, Utah - - June 17, 2004 - - KnuckleBonz, Inc. announced today their plans to create the Randy Rhoads sculpture for the Guitar Hero limited edition collectible figure series. The Rhoads estate has licensed the rights to Randy's image and likeness, which permits the company to create this hi-end, limited edition resin sculpture. The figure is scheduled for release in October of 2004, with pre-ordering available late this summer.
Randy Rhoads is considered to be one of the most talented and influential rock guitarists of all time. His work on the first two platinum selling Ozzy Osbourne solo albums is legendary. Rhoads' combination of metal chops and classical mastery earned him a special place in rock history.
We are honored to be working with the Rhoads family to create a unique piece of artwork that will commemorate Randy's incredible career as one of rock's finest and most talented guitarists, says Tony Simerman, President and Creative Director of KnuckleBonz, Inc. I was lucky enough to see Randy perform just before his passing. I started this company because of my personal desire to collect hi-end, music-based sculpture and have a passion to see that the Randy Rhoads figure is something that will excite his thousands of fans the world over.
The Randy Rhoads collectible will be created using a skilled team of artists to sculpt a remarkable likeness of the guitarist, cast the figure in a polyresin material and then hand-paint each figure in fine detail. All figures in the Guitar Hero series are limited editions and the Randy Rhoads figure will be very exclusive with only 3000 pieces slated for final production.
KnuckleBonz, Inc. also recently announced its licensing agreement with Fender® Musical Instruments Corporation, which permits the company to portray Randy Rhoads with his signature white Jackson® offset-V guitar.
"We are excited about the opportunity to display Randy's image in such an artistic manner," states Ms. Delores Rhoads, mother of the famous guitarist, Randy Rhoads. "We are only interested in projects that will promote Randy's legacy as a musician and artist. This series will do just that."
Pricing and Availability:
The Randy Rhoads Guitar Hero limited edition sculpture will be available in October 2004 for $99 and can be purchased via www.guitarhero.net. Pre-orders will be accepted late summer 2004. See the company's website for further details on pre-ordering, ordering and return policy information.
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