Ozzy Osbourne: Looking Back

From: Joyride Media
Length: 59:00

Ozzy Osbourne reflects on his first solo albums and working with pioneering guitarist Randy Rhoads. Read the full description.

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When Ozzy Osbourne started his solo career, he needed to find musicians that would help him craft a new sound. He found the perfect match in guitarist Randy Rhoads. They only worked together for a few years before a tragic accident took Randy's life, but what he and Ozzy accomplished in that short time - two records and many live shows - is a testament to a real musical connection.

In this one-hour radio special you'll hear highlights from Ozzy and Randy's time together and talk with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Bill Ward, Rob Halford, Steve Vai, Nikki Sixx, Rudy Sarzo and many others.

Playing: Ozzy Osbourne: Looking Back
From: Joyride Media

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When Ozzy Osbourne started his solo career, he needed to find musicians that would help him craft a new sound. He found the perfect match in guitarist Randy Rhoads. They only worked together for a few years before a tragic accident took Randy's life, but what he and Ozzy accomplished in that short time - two records and many live shows - is a testament to a real musical connection.

In this one-hour radio special you'll hear highlights from Ozzy and Randy's time together and talk with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Bill Ward, Rob Halford, Steve Vai, Nikki Sixx, Rudy Sarzo and many others.

Playing: Ozzy Osbourne: Looking Back
From: Joyride Media

Cover2_small

When Ozzy Osbourne started his solo career, he needed to find musicians that would help him craft a new sound. He found the perfect match in guitarist Randy Rhoads. They only worked together for a few years before a tragic accident took Randy's life, but what he and Ozzy accomplished in that short time - two records and many live shows - is a testament to a real musical connection.

In this one-hour radio special you'll hear highlights from Ozzy and Randy's time together and talk with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Bill Ward, Rob Halford, Steve Vai, Nikki Sixx, Rudy Sarzo and many others.

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Piece Description

When Ozzy Osbourne started his solo career, he needed to find musicians that would help him craft a new sound. He found the perfect match in guitarist Randy Rhoads. They only worked together for a few years before a tragic accident took Randy's life, but what he and Ozzy accomplished in that short time - two records and many live shows - is a testament to a real musical connection.

In this one-hour radio special you'll hear highlights from Ozzy and Randy's time together and talk with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Bill Ward, Rob Halford, Steve Vai, Nikki Sixx, Rudy Sarzo and many others.

Additional Credits

Host: Eric Chase
Producer: Joyride Media (Paul Chuffo & Joshua Jackson)
Contacts: Eric Molk, Eric.Molk@PublicMediaService.org; Andy Cahn, andy.cahn@publicmediaservice.org
Broadcast Window: Begins May 2011
Length: One-hour programs with breaks for local spots.
Terms: Available for all USA terrestrial radio broadcasters at no cost, no built-in barter spots
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