Bandmixers Discography Series / Selections From -
OZZY OSBOURNE / THE RANDY RHOADS YEARS ('80-'82)
Selections from Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madman
Selections from Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madman
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The Ozzy Osbourne–Randy Rhoads era (1979–1982) marked a dramatic rebirth for Ozzy after his departure from Black Sabbath. Teaming up with the young, classically trained guitarist Randy Rhoads, Ozzy shifted from Sabbath’s doom-laden heaviness toward a sharper, more melodic and technically refined metal sound. Their debut, Blizzard of Ozz (1980), blended neoclassical guitar runs, memorable riffs, and dark but theatrical songwriting, establishing Rhoads as a groundbreaking stylist and redefining Ozzy as a solo artist. Diary of a Madman (1981) pushed this further with more complex arrangements, dramatic dynamics, and an almost progressive sensibility, highlighting Rhoads’ fusion of classical harmony, metal aggression, and lyrical soloing. This short-lived era ended tragically with Rhoads’ death in a 1982 plane crash, freezing the partnership in time and cementing it as one of the most influential and revered periods in heavy metal history.
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FEATURED SONG SELECTIONS
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BAND MEMBER SLOTS
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SERIES INFORMATION
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Note: If you're signing up for "Guitar 1" as your primary instrument you're committing to lead and rhythm guitar parts, whereas "Guitar 2" is rhythm guitar-parts only. Overall song presentation by all musicians should follow standard instrumentation and arrangements as originally recorded on the song's studio versions, keeping everyone on the same page regarding practice time and event performances.
Bandmixers - Discography / Rules of Participation
- All participating musicians are required to have an early-intermediate to advanced-level skill set and playing ability to participate (see FAQ).
- Accurate, at-home individual learning/practicing along with the ability to readily-apply your respective playing parts into a group rehearsal and live performance setting. It is mandatory you accurately know your parts coming into the first scheduled series rehearsal.
- If you're new to the community and/or are unsure if a given band is the right fit for your particular skill level but have interest in participating, drop us a note and tell us a bit about your playing background, skill level, ability to accurately learn material on your own, etc.
Series Program Format
- We select 4 iconic albums, choose 7 classic tracks from each to make up 4 Discography bands per live event.
- Participating musicians self-select into one of the event's album-showcase bands based on their primary instrument and ability-level.
- Participant cost is $310 and includes:
- Dedicated band member line-up and curated performance series.
- Facilitated, band "meet-n-greet" session to get the ball rolling with the group.
- Three, 2-hour pre-scheduled band rehearsal sessions at our studio facility (see schedule above)
- Curated 7-song album set w/band selected "bonus" track (8 song set in all)
- Venue booking, show promotion and event hosting
- Complimentary drink
- Awesome live show for friends, family and the FoF community!
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Step One: Claim Your Spot
Please fill out AND submit the form below BEFORE proceeding to payment step.
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Step Two: Submit Payment
Payment reserves your series selection and instrument choice. Payments are processed through PayPal with all major debit/credit cards accepted.
Payment notifications with payment page link for this Bandmixers Discography series will be emailed on 11/1/26 with series payment of $310 due by 11/8/26. Your spot has been reserved with your series registration form. Thank you. |