Randy Rhoads - Dallas Cowboys Forum

REDVOLUTION · 04-03-2008

Let me just say... I started playing guitar in 1985 because of him. In high school I was the kid known as the one who could play Randy's solo's. What a rush.

Any guitar enthusiasts or RR fanatics out there.. or ?

One of my favorite solo's is the one in Revelation: Mother Earth... followed closely by Mr. Crowley, Over the Mountain and Diary of a Madman.

In a word "Masterful".

**BrAinPaiNt** · 04-03-2008

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Originally Posted by YoMick

Let me just say... I started playing guitar in 1985 because of him. In high school I was the kid known as the one who could play Randy's solo's. What a rush.

Any guitar enthusiasts or RR fanatics out there.. or ?

One of my favorite solo's is the one in Revelation: Mother Earth... followed closely by Mr. Crowley, Over the Mountain and Diary of a Madman.

In a word "Masterful".

I always thought Mr Crowley was his best.

**big dog cowboy** · 04-03-2008

Ozzy came thru here exactly one week before Rhodes was killed. The show was awesome. Afterwards I told my best friend that in 10 years this kid would be known as one of the best ever. Man could he lay a lick. Still living a dream after seeing that show I was in complete shock when word broke of his passing. I was literally stunned for 3-4 days. I would give just about anything to have that show on tape. Turns out it was his next to last show ever.

vta · 04-03-2008

Mr. Crowley is also my favorite solo...
But it seems all anyone wants me to play is Crazy Train.

I loved Yngwie for a while, but he fast became a one trick pony; as good as he is, he didn't expand. Randy probably would have done some amazing things, considering he was always learning and taking lessons on the road.

The truly great ones almost always seem to die too soon.

irvin88 · 04-03-2008

Does anything Beat This ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb1wuBFfALs

ROMOSAPIEN9 · 04-03-2008

Rhoads' stuff is dated now. But it sure woulda been cool to see him grow with the times.

I still remember exactly where I was when I found out about Rhoads' death. Sad day.

REDVOLUTION · 04-03-2008

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Originally Posted by irvin88

Does anything Beat This ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb1wuBFfALs

Eddie was a fast car that could blow everyone away in the 1/4 mile.

Rhoads could do more than drive in a straight line. He could take the hairpin turns.

In other words - Randy was not a one dimensional player... Eddie was.

**big dog cowboy** · 04-03-2008

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Originally Posted by irvin88

Does anything Beat This ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb1wuBFfALs

Not to take anything away from Eddie, but yes.

ROMOSAPIEN9 · 04-03-2008

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Originally Posted by irvin88

Does anything Beat This ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb1wuBFfALs

This does.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_lwocmL9dQ

vta · 04-05-2008

EVH was an innovator who changed the way people play guitar, there's no doubt. Like Hendrix, he changed the way people approached the instrument and you cant take that away from him.

That said, every thing changes and someone else comes along to redefine how it's done. Randy Rhodes had a classical feel to his music, but he didn't survive long enough to change the way the instrument is played. Yngwie did that, with his further step into incorporating classical guitar into modern electric guitar.

Since that time, and ending with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, we haven't seen anyone even remotely as influential touch a musical instrument. Music seems to be no longer about that.

REDVOLUTION · 04-06-2008

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Originally Posted by vta

EVH was an innovator who changed the way people play guitar, there's no doubt. Like Hendrix, he changed the way people approached the instrument and you cant take that away from him.

That said, every thing changes and someone else comes along to redefine how it's done. Randy Rhodes had a classical feel to his music, but he didn't survive long enough to change the way the instrument is played. Yngwie did that, with his further step into incorporating classical guitar into modern electric guitar.

Since that time, and ending with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, we haven't seen anyone even remotely as influential touch a musical instrument. Music seems to be no longer about that.

I will respectfully disagree.

Rhoads' body of work is not that much... but it is the quality of what he left behind. He did not just bring classical to rock/metal. IMO he is the best composer of the guitarists mentioned in this thread.

irvin88 · 04-06-2008

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Originally Posted by YoMick

Eddie was a fast car that could blow everyone away in the 1/4 mile.

Rhoads could do more than drive in a straight line. He could take the hairpin turns.

In other words - Randy was not a one dimensional player... Eddie was.

Van Halen also had a catalog of hit songs. Therefore, out of all the so called "great" guitarists of all-time, Eddie wins. The riffs in those tunes are amazing.

If you think he was a one trick pony, go listen to "Little Guitars" or "Spanish Fly."

irvin88 · 04-06-2008

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Originally Posted by vta

EVH was an innovator who changed the way people play guitar, there's no doubt. Like Hendrix, he changed the way people approached the instrument and you cant take that away from him.

That said, every thing changes and someone else comes along to redefine how it's done. Randy Rhodes had a classical feel to his music, but he didn't survive long enough to change the way the instrument is played. Yngwie did that, with his further step into incorporating classical guitar into modern electric guitar.

Since that time, and ending with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, we haven't seen anyone even remotely as influential touch a musical instrument. Music seems to be no longer about that.

Music is dead. Does anyone play an instrument anymore ??

Satriani and Vai are good, but what songs do they have ?? Hendrix just doesn't have enough longevity IMO to be considered the best, kinda like saying Morrison is the best vocalist ever. Might have been, but isn't.

REDVOLUTION · 04-06-2008

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Originally Posted by irvin88

Van Halen also had a catalog of hit songs. Therefore, out of all the so called "great" guitarists of all-time, Eddie wins. The riffs in those tunes are amazing.

If you think he was a one trick pony, go listen to "Little Guitars" or "Spanish Fly."

Thank you for supporting my argument. You are pointing out "riffs" while I am talking about entire composition.

I like Van Halen and I think Eddie is great. Just not as good as RR.
Eddie's stuff is a blur.
Randy's stuff is clean and controlled.

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Originally Posted by irvin88

Satriani and Vai are good, but what songs do they have ?? Hendrix just doesn't have enough longevity IMO to be considered the best, kinda like saying Morrison is the best vocalist ever. Might have been, but isn't.

Agreed on Satrianni and Vai - no songs that jump out at you.

Disagree on Hendrix. While not the greatest he is another on who gave us more with less.

irvin88 · 04-06-2008

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Originally Posted by YoMick

Thank you for supporting my argument. You are pointing out "riffs" while I am talking about entire composition.

I like Van Halen and I think Eddie is great. Just not as good as RR.
Eddie's stuff is a blur.Randy's stuff is clean and controlled.

Agreed on Satrianni and Vai - no songs that jump out at you.

Disagree on Hendrix. While not the greatest he is another on who gave us more with less.

Blur ??

His riffs and solos are staples on radio til this day. R U telling me you don't crank it up when "Hot for Teacher" comes on, or even "Dance the Night Away"??

I love Hendrix, just think he doesn't have a large enough body of work to say he's the greatest.

Rhodes is awesome, but how long was he with Ozzy ? "Blizzard of Oz" and that's it ??

"Diary of a MadMan" ?? He's another I want to see more from..I'm just saying of all the great ones, you gotta give the edge to Eddie. His solos in concert are of legend, and Van Halen can throw a set list of 24 hit songs at you too.