Description
THE RHOADS/OSBOURNE LEGACY TRIBUTE – A MYTHICAL GUITAR MASTERPIECE | SIGNED BY THE REVOLUTIONARY ROCK ICONS
THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT
In the early 1980s, the rock world was forever altered by the meteoric rise of a classical infused guitar prodigy: Randy Rhoads – Rhoads joined forces with the Madman Himself Ozzy Osbourne, Rhoads co-created the foundational blueprints of modern heavy metal on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. This specific instrument stands as a breathtaking time capsule from that brief, lightning-in-a-bottle era. It represents the absolute peak of guitar innovation, captured right before a tragic loss cemented Rhoads as one of the most revered and missed icons in music history.
THE CONCERT
On September 23, 1980, Ozzy Osbourne performed a legendary concert at the Manchester Apollo in the U.K. during his debut Blizzard of Ozz tour. This tour marked Ozzys rebirth as a solo artist featuring the late, virtuoso guitarist Randy Rhoads.
THE LINEUP
Ozzy’s backing band for this tour (also originally known as Blizzard of Ozzy)
– Ozzy Osbourne – Lead Vocals
– Randy Rhoads – Guitar
– Bob Daisley – Bass
– Lee Kerslake – Drums
– Don Airey – Keyboards
THE SETLIST
1. O Fortuna
2. I Don’t Know
3. You Lookin’ at Me Lookin’ at You
4. Crazy Train
5. Goodbye to Romance
6. Mr. Crowley
7. Suicide Solution
8. Guitar Solo
9. Drum Solo
10. Iron Man
11. Children of the Grave
12. Steal Away (The Night)
13. Paranoid
PROVENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS
Provenance: Signed in-person during his legendary tenure as rock’s premier guitar virtuoso (1980–1982).
Condition: Pristine signature immaculately preserved on a collector-grade body.
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