Lemmy's Book

[Axian]

If I can just say something. I think randy was an outstanding musician and I think he did the simple things great. Also I think he could play anything that was not showcased obviously with him just playing ONLY heavy metal. I also believe he played the simple things really well. I agree he was not an innovator but its not about how many taps or flash moves you can do, its about the music and I think today ozzy songs, especially crazy train and mr crowley stand the test of time unlike a lot of music of the time. Plus you just know its randy rhoads when he plays. Hes my favourite guitarist because what randy played, how he played it, and what he was like is something that I really admire and thats just my personal opinion.

[Whipper]

I guess this was in fact discussed before, but after finding it, it turns out it was a different interview and nowhere near as irksome as the quote from his book was for me (viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5388).

I find the whole, "he's only a legend because he died" thing quite annoying. Chuck Berry, B.B. King, EVH are undeniably legends, yet they're still alive. What exactly constitutes "legend" anyway? Do you require 'X' number of fans or record sales? When I was a young teen in the early '80's, hardly anyone our age idolized Hendrix... I only knew of one kid that did, and yet that was only 10 years after his death. Here we are 30 years after Randy's death, and a new generation of countless young guitarists are continuing to be inspired by him! I don't have a shred of doubt that this still would have been the case if he were still alive. If anything, he'd be even more influential yet. I would think that would constitute "legend". I highly doubt Jake E. Lee would of had his status if he were killed after his two albums, even though he was a phenomenal guitarists.

Randy may not have created a new genre, but how many guitarists do? He may not have been the first to incorporate classical into hard rock/metal, but it sure seems like his playing had ushered in the whole 'neo-classical' genre that soon followed his death. I've never heard so much soul pour out through anyone's playing before, or ever since, and just can't seem to get tired of listening to his playing over and over. I find that highly innovative to have been able to play like that.

Lemmy may not have meant bad, but he sure found a piss poor way of saying it. He just sounded like a jealous grumpy old man, and I just lost what little respect I had for the guy.

[Axian]

I guess this was in fact discussed before, but after finding it, it turns out it was a different interview and nowhere near as irksome as the quote from his book was for me (viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5388).

I find the whole, "he's only a legend because he died" thing quite annoying. Chuck Berry, B.B. King, EVH are undeniably legends, yet they're still alive. What exactly constitutes "legend" anyway? Do you require 'X' number of fans or record sales? When I was a young teen in the early '80's, hardly anyone our age idolized Hendrix... I only knew of one kid that did, and yet that was only 10 years after his death. Here we are 30 years after Randy's death, and a new generation of countless young guitarists are continuing to be inspired by him! I don't have a shred of doubt that this still would have been the case if he were still alive. If anything, he'd be even more influential yet. I would think that would constitute "legend". I highly doubt Jake E. Lee would of had his status if he were killed after his two albums, even though he was a phenomenal guitarists.

Randy may not have created a new genre, but how many guitarists do? He may not have been the first to incorporate classical into hard rock/metal, but it sure seems like his playing had ushered in the whole 'neo-classical' genre that soon followed his death. I've never heard so much soul pour out through anyone's playing before, or ever since, and just can't seem to get tired of listening to his playing over and over. I find that highly innovative to have been able to play like that.

Lemmy may not have meant bad, but he sure found a piss poor way of saying it. He just sounded like a jealous grumpy old man, and I just lost what little respect I had for the guy.

Yeh very interesting, is lemmy in the doc because would be interesting to see what he says in that.

[Tito]

randy couldnt play asteroids worth a shit...lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Geo Sav]

Now that comment I can deal with.

[Tito]

i know but i still love lemmy's honesty..or hes not afraid to say what he feels...i respect that..