One of the hardest working, passionate and humble musicians. You've gotta love Ruday.

@TheAxe4Ever

3 жыл бұрын

And he has the clearest and most sober memories of how things happened in the past. Not many musicians from that time have that capability.

@dragonqueen6589

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and so down to earth... wish the same could’ve been said of Butch and many others, but yeah. You can obviously tell I’m a diehard metal health era QR fan, still play the hell out of Metal Health & Condition Critical 🎶🎧🎵🎸🎵🎶

@mikeesquivel4131

3 жыл бұрын

I love this guy!

@dragonqueen6589

3 жыл бұрын

@William Jefferson Dude... think it’s a wig tbh... or probably dyed... but then again could be his genes... i’m no expert on that subject 😉

@ArronP

3 жыл бұрын

I'll throw my 2 cents in here,. Rudy was actually a hair dresser, when Ozzy shaved his head in 82 or 83 I forget Sharon was mad, she gave Rudy a wig and told him to cut the hair so it would look good on Ozzy..I read that in Rudy's 2006 book...it's a great book, Rudy has alot of info because he wrote in a journal, and kept records of everyday events, he also wasn't a drinker, he's very religious and prayed to god...he made a choice in ozzy's band to not do drugs or drink ..if u haven't read his book, go ahead it's great

Rudy is hands down the coolest, most level-headed dude of the music scene back in the day and still is. I don’t like calling it a scene because he played music for the love of it and not to fit into a “scene”. Plus his memories of those days are sharp and spot on because it’s obvious he avoided the pitfalls of the “lifestyle”. He works his ass off. Rock solid work ethic.

I could listen to Rudy talk about this history all day! Great video.

@TruckerC1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Perspectives I never knew, never knew to think of. Plus, did not get into metal 'til about '89. Love the history stuff!

Hard to believe that Rudy is 70 years old!

@dragonqueen6589

3 жыл бұрын

It’s genes, I guess... If you want someone who hasn’t aged (pretty much) at all, try (and I’m 95% sure any of you already know who this is) Valery Kipelov (vocalist of Aria & Kipelov) the only real difference between him back in the 80s to him currently is his hair got gray, he’s about 8 years younger tho.

@bsr007

3 жыл бұрын

THIS. I am looking at the guy and am pretty much in awe of how incredibly well he has aged. Looks about 55 to 60 tops.

@Joe-ju4cj

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure as I don't ever recall watching or reading any interviews with him where he says differently but I'd venture to guess he never got caught up in the typical drug use/addiction.

Rudy is not only a great bassist, but a real down to earth guy. It’s impossible not to like him.

Rudy is an A leaguer, and he seems genuinely like a nice guy who has done a lot to keep his friend's legacy alive........

As a drummer, I must say that Rudy Sarzo is one of my all-time favorite metal bassists. He actually inspired me to pick up the bass guitar too.

Rudy talks about legends. Doesn't he know that his own history makes him a legend?

@AceAskin

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. He is the most down to earth, friendly and non-ego musician you will ever meet. I met him standing in line at Cesars Palace back in 2014. He must have noticed how giddy I looked when I recognized him. He reached out to shake my hand and said hello. We spoke for several minutes and he was so cool, asking about me, if I was on vacation or there for work, if I played, how long I had been playing, what kind of music I enjoyed.... just so cool. Of course I was fan grilling inside over him and all, but he was cool, friendly, and very accommodating (yes, I had to get a selfie). He told me about Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp and I can't wait to jam with him

@mikeesquivel4131

2 жыл бұрын

@@AceAskin Wow! That's awesome! Good for you. You know, that's exactly how I imagine it would be like to meet him. Just cool and down to Earth. Thanks for sharing...

@jessekauffman3336

2 жыл бұрын

Legends or even hero’s don’t see themselves that way

@chopperdeath

2 жыл бұрын

"I burned my ship" thats a Cortez reference, meaning there is no going back. Succeed or die.

@serpent_lord4

4 ай бұрын

Yes this man is a walking legend.

Rudy is such a classy guy an very talented. Love the book he wrote! Great career and has seen an been part of such legendary bands.

@dragonqueen6589

3 жыл бұрын

Wait…. I swear I saw you in the comments over on Metal school at some point, correct me if I’m wrong won’t you dude?

Awesome interview. Rudy is a class act.

Sarzo is a great storyteller. Talented guy. Has to be a great guy as well otherwise he never would have gotten all those gigs.

The Donington '89 Whitesnake live album was awesome with Sarzo.

Sarzo doesnt get enough credit for being such a great bass player. I mean the stints in Quiet Riot ; Ozzy ; Whitesnake, Ronnie James Dio. hes been with every legendary singers in hard rock/ metal. 🤘

@dragonqueen6589

3 жыл бұрын

Bass players in general don’t get the credit they should... with the general dichotomy within bands... they’re not exactly getting all the girls. An exception to this rule is of course Blackie Lawless (but he was also the lead vocalist of W.A.S.P. so don’t know how valid my point is).

@katkenobi6765

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragonqueen6589 Ever heard of Nikki Sixx? Lol. He maybe underrated (I don’t know, I think he’s good, but not great), but Nikki was arguably the most popular in Crue, perhaps tied with Tommy. Sixx was definitely gettin him some pu$$y.

@dragonqueen6589

3 жыл бұрын

@@katkenobi6765 I don’t like Crüe and that’s purely bc he killed Razzle - I think Mike Monroe has some real reservations regarding Motley Crüe, because although he said and this is a loose quote “I don’t blame him (Vince Neil) [for the breakup of Hanoi Rocks] bc Sammy Yaffa (the bassist) was planning on leaving anyhow” but then when he was approached to appear in “The Dirt” has immediately expressed his unwillingness to do so. And Sixx is one of the rare exceptions to the rule, usually reserved for those who are lead vocalist as well, such as Blackie Lawless or Lemmy Kilmister etc. and it seems in general if a bassist is primarily the song writer (there are exceptions again, but for different reasons) seemed to be about a way to live out their {mostly sexual} fantasies a good example of that is “Seventeen” by Winger - Whoa that song has aged like spoiled milk… I mean Kip Winger’s defence of the aforementioned track is piss-poor again a loose quotation “I never had s*** with a 17 yo after I turned 21) and I’m like ok… If it didn’t really happen, why pen a song on the matter which eventually became your band’s biggest hit?! Bravia & Butthead had every right to pick the ever lovin’ f*** outta you for it, Hah! Grunge killed Hair/Glam metal? No people just grew tired of the style of writing…. and this coming from a person who is a big fan of that style of song-writing in general!

@fivestring65ify

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragonqueen6589 The truth is, Lawless was a guitar player, playing bass. He eventually went back to playing guitar.

@fivestring65ify

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragonqueen6589 Kip has stated what the inspiration for 17 was. If you want to try to make it something that never was, that's your right, but don't try to go woke in Kip Winger. It doesn't work.

I just love this series. I grew up on the L.A. Metal scene in my teen year and remember all this like it was yesterday. Well, I mean as well as someone who lived through it can still remember anything. Rudy looks great, is super eloquent and a class act.

Out of all those guys from that time, Rudy is one of my favorite people to hear talk about music.

When I bought ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’ by Judas Priest in ‘76, there was nothing else like it out there at the time. Bands like Sabbath and Zeppelin were near the end, punk was getting huge, disco was huge, Kiss was huge. Man what a great time to be a young dude when all this was going on.

@rayjingloryproductions3770

3 жыл бұрын

I was --- THERE. In my Teens for ALL of the 70's. In my 20's for ALL of the 80's. Born and raised in San Diego. Back and forth from there and here in Kentucky throughout the mid 70's and part of the 80's. Most of the 80's was in San Diego. The music scene was ALIVE back then. . . NOW - ??? . . == FUCK ---------- !!! == . AUTO TUNE. Crap and SHIT HOP. Radio sucks except for the Classic Rock stations. The 80's was the last decade and ERA for GREAT MUSIC and Bands. The 80's were the LAST BASTION of so many music styles and acts. Very diverse and you KNEW who was who by their SIGNATURE SOUND. MTV was JUST THAT --- MUSIC Television. . . TODAY - ??? . . == HAHAHAHAHAHA. == . . NOT LOL. . I don't speak EBONICS and I'm not RE - TARDED. . .

@clayearth8287

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! 1979 a buddy turned me on to Preists 78 release....Stained Class. I heard Exciter and was like wtf was that😮. I was sucked into metal at that point. One year later...1980... British Steel came out and the Metal scene was on! This 17 yr old who had already played guitar since 12 got locked in the bedroom with guitar and amp. And so the story goes........😎

@JoeyP322

3 жыл бұрын

@@clayearth8287 for me, when I heard ‘Victim of Changes’ that was it ! Hard to compare it Black Sabbath’s ‘Sabotage’ that was released a year earlier, but Priest took the torch from Sabbath and kept it going... of course ‘British Steel’ was the explosion...

Hell yeah, Rudy Sarzo! I think he is one of the best Metal rock bassists because he plays his instrument with class.👍

The first time I saw Quiet Riot was opening up for Black Sabbath in 1983 in Chicago on their Born Again tour. I’ll never forget it. Black Sabbath’s encore was Smoke On The Water because Ian Gillan was the singer at the time.

@ronaldwilson9525

3 жыл бұрын

BTW Rudy played great that night.

@brandonyankowski4319

3 жыл бұрын

I seen Quit Riot in 1995 at the Thirsty Whale in River Grove just outside of Chicago

Used to see Rudy and Randy both at the Starwood in quite riot around1978 they both were amazing blew everybody away

Rudy is the Man! Viva Cuba🇨🇺🇺🇸

I like Rudy’s “Cleanse the palate” analogy. Having been born in 1964, I’ve seen many music genres come and go. British Invasion, Motown, the singer/songwriter era of the early to mid 70’s, Disco, punk, new wave, then hair metal. None of them seem to last for long. Even grunge only had about a 5 year ride. That said, it was ALL better than the crap I hear nowadays. I can’t remember the last time I listened to terrestrial radio..

You can tell he's one of the rare 'sensible' people on the scene, probably never abused drugs like all the other lot, he seems more together as a person, it shows, good role model.

One of my all time favorite metal/rock bassist and one of the all time greatest musicians, even with all the high profile gigs he had he never let fame get to him,much respect!!

One of THE BEST Bassist ever

One of the best metal and rock bass players ever. A living legend. Take care and god bless brother.

Rudy's awesome! As a Musician and person

Saw QR in the 90’s and without any doubt Rudy Sarzo and Carlos Cavaso were the two friendliest guys. Easy going and happy.

People don't know this but Rudy is 104 years old this year and it's just great to see him still going.

@Rickyboricky

6 ай бұрын

😅😅

Rudy is the real Deal! A Legend himself, in my Book!

100% correct! This guy has ALWAYS spoken the truth of Rock and Metal. I LOVE this series

You can just tell, just a good dude.. probably has stories for days, week's!!! Rudy is a SOLID bass player.. definitely one of the few players that made me want to take up the bass..Thank you Rudy!

I can't believe this guy i s70, he looks great. One of the best "guns for Hire" out there

Hey Rudy ! My favorite bassist of all time !!!!!!

One of the best Bass players saw him many times with Ozzy back in the day..

That was awesome yes I hope and I pray more from Rudy.

Killer bassist! Much respect for Rudy Sarzo .wow !70 years old ....say no to drugs kids !I’m sure that’s what Rudy would tell you

When RockNRoll and Metal were hard,loud,and dirty...🎸RIP Randy and Kevin....🍻

Read his book, Off the Railz. He answers some big questions about Randy Rhoads.

@g_man2177

3 жыл бұрын

@Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. that may be true, but when you're on the road for a long time, Ozzy had his own bus and Tommy was more interested in the women he had in every town who else will Randy hang out with when he didn't have much experience in touring?

@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

3 жыл бұрын

@Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. he got Rudy a job at Musonia and he took care of him to get him in Ozzy, so I have to think it extended beyond just business.

@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

3 жыл бұрын

@@g_man2177 Wait, Tommy Aldridge was a womanizer?

@jodichristensen9536

3 жыл бұрын

All of the pertinent details can be found in Bob Daisley’s book, called For Facts Sake...8)

@g_man2177

3 жыл бұрын

@@jodichristensen9536 I will have to check that out.

Is it possible to not love Rudy Sarzo?

Great one. It’s nice that Rudy has such a clear recollection of that era- lord knows most all of em don’t. Smart kat.

Got to meet him back when he was with Quiet Riot and he is a very humble man ....

It's nice to hear some rock/metal knowledge and history from someone who has been there from the beginning. Rudy has definitely earned his credentials in the rock and roll world. On top of that, he sounds like he's very down to earth.

Circa 1994, I used to have great philosophical conversations with Rudy at LA Fitness Sherman Oaks. To this day, one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met.

Cool, well spoken dude. Thanks

Rudy; A legend in the hard rock/metal scene!

Amazing musician and interview! Thanks guys!

Great interview. Look forward to the next video!

Incredible insight.

Such a legend, love every band he’s been involved in... same goes for his fellow bassist and countryman, Juan Croucier (Dokken & Ratt, though few are probably aware that he was the og bassist of the former).

It’s interesting how the 70s and 80s bands respected each other and got along. But the opposite happened with the 80s and 90s.

@slayerbob213

3 жыл бұрын

If I recall most of the metal bands that came out in the 90's got their break at or played at the ozzfest & there was bands from the 70's & 80's playing at the same shows so I disagree w that statement.

@gofast3209

2 жыл бұрын

Cause the 90s music killed the 80s scene.

We are in dire need of a "cleansing of the pallete" right now. Bring hard rock back!

Such knowledge, this guy was there for it all.

Love Rudy great bass players has played with the best bands of all time. Met you at namm thank you for.photo and chat

Rudy is my favorite musician and I am a drummer. That speaks volumes to his character. It is easy to say that I LOVE the man who is Rudy Sarzo aside from him being a bass guitar player. The rare hero you benefit from knowing personally.

Great interview.

I LOVE this channel

Can't wait for pt 2 if there is one.

Awesome video.

I was fortunate to have several email exchanges with Rudy in the mid to late 90's when email and internet started to take off more. I think Rudy's email was published in Metal Edge mag. He took time to write back to anyone and everyone who wrote to him. I would ask him opinions of various bass players and how he would approach certain things. Learned much from him and how I should be having more fun playing. An absolute great of our instrument.

I guess hard rock is now called metal I Miss hard rock

@Star-Explorers

3 жыл бұрын

AC/DC

@MetalAsylumNJ

3 жыл бұрын

It's hard rock metal, always was in the heavy metal family

@toddvandell85

3 жыл бұрын

@@MetalAsylumNJ I'm not 100% sure hard rock qualifies as heavy metal. I think some people who don't really understand the difference between the genres get them confused. And I think a lot of older heavy metal bands became hard rock bands, instead, because the heavy metal bands were getting heavier. Like, Van Halen were hard rock. Although they didn't even like that label (or DLR didn't; he called VH Big Rock, whatever that means). But Ozzy and Black Sabbath are definitely Heavy Metal. But I think there are many bands that are hard rock that have been mislabeled as heavy metal. Led Zeppelin is hard rock, or even blues rock. But some think they're heavy metal. Deep Purple is pretty loud, but they're definitely hard rock, not metal. I think Whitesnake is definitely heavy metal now, at least since their 1987 eponymous album brought them into the hair metal genre. But before that album? They were hard blues rock. Definitely a spin-off of Deep Purple. And for that matter, a lot of bands that were once considered Hair Metal are more hard rock or blues rock these days. I think truthfully? Heavy Metal came out of the Hard Rock genre, not the other way around. Actually, too, there are several bands that some call Melodic Rock, that kind of bridge the gap between hard rock and heavy metal. But most of those bands, to me, seem far more hard rock than heavy metal. I don't think hard rock has gone away, though, or just become heavy metal. AC/DC is a perfect example of a hard rock band. Actually, Guns'n'Roses is a hard rock band, too. I think Def Leppard were kinda Heavy Metal, because they came in as part of the whole NWOBHM genre. But, honestly? Def Leppard are more hard rock than heavy metal. I think, heavy as Rainbow was, or is, that they're really hard rock. And I'm hard pressed to consider DIO the band heavy metal, even though Ronnie James Dio played with Black Sabbath, and Sabbath were probably the primary inventors of Heavy Metal. And as hard and heavy as Motley Crue were? I don't think they were ever really heavy metal. They were much more melodic hard rock. To me. Judas Priest is definitely heavy metal, although they didn't really start out that way. They were more hard rock in their earliest incarnations. I think their third album, Sin After Sin, put Priest in the heavy metal category for sure. But Rocka-Rolla, their first album, and most of the follow-up, Sad Wings of Destiny, were hard rock, or melodic hard rock, with elements of blues rock mixed in. Simon Phillips double kick drumming on Sin After Sin, however, definitely kicked Priest into heavy metal territory. Like, a band like Slaughter is definitely melodic hard rock. Same with Great White. Neither band is quite heavy enough to be heavy metal, really. But, that's just my opinion. And I think heavy metal is more of an offshoot of hard rock, not the other way around. Like, back in the day, many people considered Twisted Sister heavy metal. I don't. Or, not anymore. Not really. They're much more melodic hard rock than heavy metal. That said? Dee Snider, Twisted Sister's lead singer, is definitely going the heavy metal route on his two most recent solo albums. Especially, obviously, on For The Love of Metal. But, like I said: Just my opinion. (I just feel hard rock is a bigger umbrella genre than heavy metal, which is why, for me at least, heavy metal is an offshoot of hard rock. But, your mileage may vary.)

@jonldavis

3 жыл бұрын

​@@toddvandell85​I make the switch from Hard Rock to Metal somewhere around Scorpions, Dio, Accept, Queensryche, once you get into like Megadeath, Judas Priest, Savatage you are definitely into metal by then.

@ 9:22 he says, "The Blizzard of Ozz goes on the road" ...end quote. That was and is the name of the band and it will be forever ...The Blizzard of Ozz!!!

@frozendivots1564

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right! I still call them that and people think I’m nuts.

@Marshall_EL34

3 жыл бұрын

@@frozendivots1564 Ppl ask me who? Then I tell them. Then the get it.

@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

3 жыл бұрын

of course the greatest band of all time, the blizzard of ozz

@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

3 жыл бұрын

@@frozendivots1564 why, any real fan should know who you are talking about, it became an Ozzy solo act when he started shuffling through musicians and having the producers help write the music

Articulate, clean and NICE. Love Rodolfo Maximiliano Sarzo Lavieille Grande Ruiz Payret y Chaumont!

Great guy!🎶

I could listen to people from the Rock/metal world talking all day, such interesting stories to listen to, I'm not the type to have a go at today's pop artists, they do need some talent too, I couldn't do it, but can you imagine them having stories like this to tell? I can't.

Rudy is the best

I just discovered your channel today wow it’s incredible I guess it popped up because I listen to Eddie trunk repeats but the differences the guy who has the Eddie truck channel has 9 million commercials this channel is awesome keep up the good work

Rudy is one of the most professional and talented Bass players, He is a legend in his own right.

Love Rudy! ...and his dogs! LOL!

He's no joke!!! HE IS THE REAL DEAL!!!!

Holy Crap!! I had NO idea Randy was first in Quiet Riot!

@user-hs4uv1fv1o

5 ай бұрын

What rock have you been living under ?

What a cool dude...🤘🤘🤘

"Give Me Metal or Give Me Death" 🤘Rudy🤘

I saw Rudy with Ozzy and Quiet Riot . Monster bass player. Loved his book "Off the Rails" also.

I love that he mentioned The Plimsouls 😁😁

Randy Roll , love this guy.

Rudy would be a go to bass player if I was starting a band.

The first time I saw or heard Motorhead was them opening for Ozzy on the Blizzard tour. I was 13. It actually scared me. I was friggin scared of the 3 guys in Motorhead and it was awesome!!! So was Randy

@80smetalrecyclebin

3 жыл бұрын

thats the best description of a Motorhead show yet...scared!!! We love it.

@foamrob6577

3 жыл бұрын

@@80smetalrecyclebin LOL Thanks

I love how Rudy ‘burned his ships’ to pursue what he knew he needed to! And it’s so cool to learn these bits of history. It sounds like punk was somewhat of a ‘threat’ to rock and metal kinda like how grunge posed that same threat over a decade later.

Very intelligent, very insightful look at the music scene from the insiders point of view. As he was describing the step by step progress it opened my eyes, because I could see how it opened up to what the 80's turned into. I grew up during the 60's & 70's, and what he said about rock music being cyclic, "cleanses the palate, or flushes the toilet" made me laugh, because I actually noticed that before. When punk came out I wasn't a fan, I'm more of a 70's hard rock & prog, 80's metal guy myself.

Rudy Rocks !

Rudy sarzo is one of the greatest guys ever in music and as a person....he aged well. he married Rebecca in 1984 but never had any kids, too bad,. 04:09 that pic of Randy and ozz was taken from Randy's last gig. March 18th, 1982 in Knoxville Tennessee....I bet Ozzy has that pic of Randy and him hugging on his wall somewhere...I always said I'd like to have sent ozzy that pic....

I’m surprised not to hear Judas Priest some where in that incredible history. I love hearing Rudy talk man incredible interesting person.

I was hooked on in 3rd grade 1984. Metal Health got me hooked

Long live heavy metal! The "wave" metaphor gives me hope that a new heavy metal wave is about to come! It just goes on and on!!! ;-) \m/

We are in need of a Big Ass Enema then a even more Massive FLUSH to get 80's style Metal back and moving !!!!!!!!!!!!

@warpath6666

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes !!! 👍🤘

@thebannanaslugs2300

3 жыл бұрын

Abolish triggers and samples then

This video was about 12 hours too short. More please.

Not much of an Ozzy fan anymore, especially since he went ghetto rap on the new album. I have always loved Rudy, he never tried to reinvent himself he just shows up with his bass and does what he does best.

@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

3 жыл бұрын

at some point i realized I was more of a Blizzard of Ozz band fan than OZZY FAN especially after learning of how he treated some people or turned his head to Darth Hideous stabbing people in the back

@elinino5275

2 жыл бұрын

RR was getting ready to leave the ozzy band bcuz he did not want to record the retarded speak of the devil. I wish he would have!

Rudy's just cool

Rudy is super cool !

Can we give this man a Sirius/XM channel to talk about music?!

Met him at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp

It would be nice if you listed the artists info for the songs at the end of your videos, thanks for the time spent putting it all together!

Rudy should write a book and a movie, how many stories...

Can't wait to hear from Danger Danger on here!

@dragonqueen6589

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah me to Steve Polley is a great vocalist… our guy here has been beaten to that be another chann I’m pretty sure and if you give me a minute, then I’ll find the link and share {that’s if ya really want it/haven’t already seen it}

He's got that unique perspective, becoming a part of a British movement like Randy did. Not many have, off hand, Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy grew up in California, Dio joined with Ritchie Blackmore, he grew up in the States.

Rudy is one of the good ones

LEGEND

Other then my family and smoking the best ganja there's nothing like jamming out on the guitar playing music we will never have people like Metallica and Ozzy and Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin ever again

I remember the 83 Maiden and Quiet Riot tour. Quiet Riot was at their peak until...Maiden came out and it was mind-blowing.

Sarzo tells good stories for the story effect, more than for facts. Punk didn't run metal / hard rock out of LA in punk era. Judas Priest played 3 nights at The Whisky in '77!