Crazy Train: The high life and tragic death of Randy Rhoads

[James UK]

I haven't seen much written about it recently but this book by Joel McIver is still listed by Amazon as being released on 1st May.
It should help pass the time until the release of the box-set!!

[Geo Sav]

Where does it say may 1? I thought it said june 7. Its got Zakks name on it too. Does anyone know about this?

[James UK]

I may have made a mistake. On the amazon uk website it lists the publisher date as 1st May 2011 however i've just noticed Joel McIver's post to this board as stating 7th June. Apologies! Please delete this thread if appropriate.

[Geo Sav]

I got excited! I wish you were right.

[GUITARIDOL5682]

I don't know how much research Joel McIver did on his book on Randy. But if it is anything like his book on Metallica's Cliff Burton we should be in for a good book. In this interview here at the bottom of the list on the link. He does mention that he has went out of his way to interview people who have never been interviewed before. Including 2 of Randy's guitar students. He doesn't let much out about much else but if your interested the interview picks up at the 18 minutes left mark when he starts to talk about Randy etc. Enjoy

http://www.cjob.com/Shows/Episodes.aspx?PID=2085

[Geo Sav]

Can't wait. He did say may in the interview. I wish it was.

[dasboot]

Hadn't heard of this but the Cliff Burton book was excellent and very much gave an insiders view of things.

[whoopiecat]

Just started on the Cliff book. A nice portfolio of seldom seen pics of the man at the start, the rest of the book is all text. 263 pages, with a few appendices at the end.

[Tharg]

Sorry for the confusion gentlemen, the book is out in late May. Thanks for the interest, I think it turned out pretty well!

To clarify, Zakk wrote the foreword and Yngwie did the afterword. Just ask if you have any questions.

Best

Joel McIver

[James UK]

Thanks for the update Joel. Can't wait to read it!!

[Whipper]

Thanks Joel, very much appreciated!

Both Amazon and Chapters in Canada claim May 16. I've pre-ordered, and can't wait! It'll certainly be nice for helping us get through those last couple weeks of waiting for the boxset to be released!

[Geo Sav]

Great news! Gotta get my order going. Thanks joel.

[Tharg]

Thanks man. Please paste what I wrote into a suitable place on the forum, wherever you think is best!

Joel

[The Flying Dutchman]

For more info about the book check: Crazy Train: The High Life And Tragic Death Of Randy Rhoads
Thnx for the update Joel!

I kind of like the cover:

[Geo Sav]

Love that picture. No matter how much I see it.