Off the rails by rudy sarzo, 9780979692895, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Off the rails, is finally released and also available for sale at knac. The stories shared in this book are personal, enjoyable, and are easy to relate to. 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.
Sep 07, 2005 rudy sarzo s ozzyrandy rhoads book delayed september 7, 2005 0 comments if you placed a preorder through for bassist rudy sarzo s quiet riot, ozzy osbourne, dio, yngwie malmsteen book, entitled off the rails my adventures in the land of ozz originally due sept. Dec 21, 2008 swedens metalshrine recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist rudy sarzo blue oyster cult, dio, exozzy osbourne, quiet riot about his book off the rails. With whitesnake, rudy performed on the multiplatinum album slip of the tongue while. Rhoads untimely and tragic passing in an airplane crash in march 1982, ultimately led sarzo to leave the spotlight and return to quiet riot later that year. Rudy sarzo autographedoff the rails collectors pack rudy sarzo signature pro series electric.
Rudy sarzo autographed off the rails book and poster. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz by rudy sarzo isbn. This is the book sharon osbourne doesnt want you to read. The legacy of quiet riot will forever live on in metal history. With whitesnake, rudy performed on the multiplatinum album slip of the tongue while touring. Rudys recordings with these artists have sold over 30 million copies. Rudy is also a counselor at rock and roll fantasy camp. Quiet riot live in the 21st century was released on dvd shortly after the group disbanded. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz sarzo, rudy on. May 09, 2015 rudy sarzo on randy rhoads, life after ozzy, and the return of quiet riot. 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 talks about off the rails book, current. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rudys a great guy and his book is a great readhe was close to randy and has the deepest respect for him.
Imagine the sheer joy of coming home and hearing rudy sarzo leaving a message on your answering machine. Rick beato sounding off with bassist rudy sarzo youtube. In 2006, sarzo wrote a book entitled off the rails, a biographical account of his. Sarzo joined quiet riot in december 1978 and remained in the band until. However, as stated upfront in the subtitle the main thrust of the book was a tribute to randy rhoads. Package includes autographed off the rails paperback edition book and autographed chromacast poster.
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. Jan 31, 2006 rudy sarzo says sharon osbourne tried to block release of book january 31, 2006 0 comments brian rademacher of rock eyez recently conducted an interview with veteran hard rock bassist rudy sarzo. Com, sarzo discusses, off the rails, randy rhoads, and his 20plus years of playing with legendary metal stars. Rudy sarzo is a cuban american hard rockheavy metal bassist. Along with dubrow, the current members of quiet riot are drummer frankie banali, guitarist carlos cavazo, and bassist rudy sarzo.
Prolific rock bassist rudy sarzo has written a firsthand account of. In the 60s, as a cuban refugee living variously in new jersey and florida, he plucked the bass in garagerock bands. Rudy sarzo born rodolfo maximiliano sarzo lavieille grande ruiz payret y chaumont, november 18, 1950 is a cuban american hard rockheavy metal bassist. A skilled cubanborn bassist, rudy initially auditioned for quiet riot near the end of randys tenure. As a member of quiet riot from 1982 to 1985, rudy recorded the multiplatinum albums metal. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz, a firsthand account of sarzos friendship on and off. Banali played drums on the muchoverlooked hughesthrall album and billy idols single mony, mony. My adventures in the land of ozz, but met with a legal complaint from the osbourne camp, the book was pulled from distribution. Randy rhoads and rudy sarzo played sidebyside in quiet riot and ozzy osbournes band.
Rudy also appeared on vh1s quiet riot behind the music. When i grew up listening to a lot of rock and metal, rudy was a wellknown figure and had played in a lot of huge bands, like ozzy, quiet riot. Bassist rudy sarzo discusses working with kevin dubrow. Lots of first hand information about what goes on with a bunch of people living in hotel rooms and on a tour bus. Rudy sarzois a professional recording and performing artist worldwide for over 35 years with such groups as ozzy osbourne, quiet riot, whitesnake, dio, boc andmany more. Rare collectors pack, great gift for fans of rudy sarzo. This is the official facebook page of my book off the rails. But, there are few other points in his career that can come close to the intense experience he had with the. So thats what happenedhe didnt bite the head off it.
Rudy sarzo autographed off the rails paperback book and. Quiet riots founder, kevin dubrow, was once quoted as saying, heavy metal is just elvis in studs, and sarzo agrees, adding that, you can take any of those songs that elvis presley was doing. Legendary bassist rudy sarzo ozzy osbourne, quiet riot, blue. Sarzo attempted to release the book in 2005 under the title off the rails. Rudy sarzo is one of the rock and metal worlds most prolific bass players. Anyway heres a link to a few of the photos on the boat off cape cod from rudy sarzos book off the rails. To share randy rhoadss story with his book off the rails. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz rudy sarzo on.
Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz by rudy sarzo 2008, paperback at. 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. Rudy sarzo wanted to share randy rhoadss story with his book. Oct 23, 2015 for example, when i played in blue oyster cult from 2007 to 2012, i researched their history inside and out.
Rudy sarzo wanted to share randy rhoadss story with his. I have a book called off the rails and the publisher at the time. Sep 20, 2018 not only is rudy sarzo one of rocks finestever bassists, he was a dear friend of the late, great randy rhoads and played with him in both quiet riot and with ozzy osbourne. In the 70s, he made his bones with quiet riot, pioneers of hollywoods hairmetal scene. Rudy sarzo autographed off the rails paperback reverb. They became friends, and randy recommended him to play on ozzys diary of a madman tour. Rudy sarzos ozzyrandy rhoads book delayed september 7, 2005 0 comments if you placed a preorder through for bassist rudy sarzo s quiet riot, ozzy osbourne, dio, yngwie malmsteen book, entitled off the rails my adventures in the land of ozz originally due sept. Rudy sarzo on randy rhoads mentoring, quiet riots documentary and the joys of fitting in by joe lalaina 23 october 2015.
In 2006, sarzo wrote a book entitled off the rails, a biographical. Prolific rock bassist, rudy sarzo, has written a firsthand account of extreme life on the road for a rock musician. Package includes autographed off the rails paperback edition book and autographed chromacast postereach book and poster is hand signed by rudy sarzorare collectors pack, great gift for fans of rudy sarzo and his workposter size. Rudy sarzo music tribe tc electronic artist specific page. Rudy sarzo joined quiet riot in the summer of 1978 and stayed in the band. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz 3rd by sarzo, rudy isbn. Rudy sarzo on randy rhoads, life after ozzy, and the. As a member of quiet riot, rudy recorded the multiplatinum albums metal. In 2006, sarzo wrote a book entitled off the rails, a biographical account of his time in. Nov 15, 2017 to celebrate his new book, off the rails. Chromacast rudy sarzo autographed off the rails book and poster collectors.
Rock eyez interview with rudy sarzo bass ozzy, quit. Rudy sarzo has been a professional recording and performing bass player worldwide for over 25 years. Rudy sarzo says sharon osbourne tried to block release of book. Rhoads, who had been sarzos bandmate in an early version of quiet riot. Rudy sarzo musician music database radio swiss pop. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz by rudy sarzo 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Sarzo and rhoads relationship is explored in detail. Bassist rudy sarzo has checked in with hardrock haven regarding the legacy of quiet riot, his book off the rails, working with blue oyster cult, and current project monster circus. For anyone interested in the ozzy osbourne experience, rudys book is the perfect addition to your bookshelf. 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. Rudy sarzo is a hero of no fewer than six decades of bass.
Why he wrote his book off the rails, and the personal experience of writing it. Sep 01, 2005 if you are a fan of randy rhoads, or the blizzard of ozz, this is a must read. Perhaps he will write a second autobiography one day. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz kindle edition. As a member of ozzy osbournes band, rudy toured the world in support of the blizzard of ozz and diary of a madman records. 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. Not only is rudy sarzo one of rocks finestever bassists, he was a dear friend of the late, great randy rhoads and played with him in both quiet riot and with ozzy osbourne. Sarzo would write a book in 2006 about his friendship and time with rhoads, entitled off the rails. Heavy metal bass legend rudy sarzo talks storied career.
Dec 20, 2018 speaking about his 2006 book off the rails. Former ozzy osbourne bassist rudy sarzo recalls his whirlwind. A fellow musicians interesting insight into the beginning of ozzy osbourne s solo career and his relationship with sharon osbourne. As a member of quiet riot, rudy recorded the multiplatinum albums metal health, the. What came out came down without any real knowledge of what the book is all about. For more than 35 years hes played bass alongside some of the biggest names in rock, including ozzy osbourne. Quiet riot featuring randy rhoads september 22, 1979 full set.
Rudy sarzo talks about off the rails book, current status. Rudy sarzo born rodolfo maximiliano sarzo lavieille grande ruiz payret y chaumont, november 18, 1950 is a cuban american hard rock heavy metal bassist. Where i knock a star off on my rating for the memoir is threefold. If you are a fan of randy rhoads, or the blizzard of ozz, this is a must read. Sarzo remains best known for his work with quiet riot, ozzy osbourne, and. Buy rudy sarzo autographed off the rails book and poster collectors pack at. Package includes autographed off the rails paperback edition book and autographed chromacast poster each book and poster is hand signed by rudy sarzo rare collectors pack, great gift for fans of rudy sarzo and his work poster size. Prolific rock bassist rudy sarzo has written a first hand account of. My adventures in the land of ozz, but met with a legal complaint from the. Rudy sarzo says sharon osbourne tried to block release. 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. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz kindle. Rudy sarzo says sharon osbourne tried to block release of book january 31, 2006 0 comments brian rademacher of rock eyez recently conducted an interview with veteran hard rock bassist rudy sarzo. His history includes stints with quiet riot, whitesnake, dio, blue oyster cult, and a number of other side projects. Bassist rudy sarzos career, from a gig perspective, has been the stuff that. Excerpt from the roland live webcast with rudy sarzo talking about. Aboard the crazy train in the blizzard of ozz ebook. Dec 01, 2008 to celebrate his new book, off the rails. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. It really struck me, reading your book off the rails, just how much. 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. Written by journeyman rock bassist rudy sarzo, this is a first hand account of rudy.
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