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Re: Ozzy Osbourne Discussion
He does. Reminds me of a Jake E. Lee more than the Zakk-to-Randy comparison. Zakk seemed to take on Randy's style, plus throwing in those pinch harmonics that gave his songs their own feel. Gus seems to go back to that mid-80's Ozzy-style of performance. I also notice he makes a point of mentioning Jake in the same breath as Randy & Zakk in just about every interview he does.
Yeah I think you're onto something there. I've been listening to Firewind recently which is Gus G's solo band...and it's very 80s, especially the vocals. It's one of those guilty pleasures...I wouldn't listen to it everyday, but sometimes the big vocals and the big shred hits the spot 
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OZZY OSBOURNE: New OzTV Webisodes Posted Online - Jan. 19, 2011
The latest two OzTV webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage of OZZY OSBOURNE's current "Scream" tour in Omaha on January 16 and in Minneapolis on January 12 can be viewed below.
Ozzy Osbourne's 2011 dates will include a special homage to his beloved friend and collaborator Randy Rhoads with nightly drawings whereby two VIP attendees will win a bottle of D'Argenzio Winery's 2005 Randy Rhoads Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County). The wine was produced as a special tribute to Randy by his sister, Kathy Rhoads D'Argenzio. In addition, Ozzy's February 1 show in Los Angeles will feature a one-time Randy Rhoads VIP Wine Room open to those purchasing VIP packages to the show. Members of Rhoads' family will be on hand for the celebration, featuring a special space highlighted with Rhoads' photos and videos. This added VIP feature coincides with the debut of the highly anticipated Randy Rhoads Gibson Les Paul guitar. This one-of-a-kind RR VOS Les Paul will have a custom engraved brass plate on the back of the guitar with a special dedication from the Rhoads family. Proceeds from both the guitar and wine will be donated to the Randy Rhoads Charitable Trust fund.
To purchase the special limited release of the 2005 Randy Rhoads Cabernet Sauvignon, go to www.dargenziowine.com.
Details regarding a limited number of VIP packages are as follows:
* The "Ozzy Osbourne Meet-And- Greet Package" is limited to 30 tickets per show and amenities include: premium seating within the first three rows of the stage, meet-and-greet and personal photograph with Ozzy, VIP access to the exclusive pre-concert party hosted by MC Big Dave and a variety of Ozzy tour-related items.
* The "Ozzy Osbourne Possessed Party Package" — available to the first 200 buyers, it includes a ticket located within the first 10 rows of the stage, VIP access to the exclusive pre-concert party hosted by MC Big Dave and a variety of Ozzy tour-related items.
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OZZY Says Original BLACK SABBATH Members Are Talking About Possible Reunion, Studio Album - Jan. 24, 2011
Ozzy Osbourne tells ABC News Radio that he and fellow original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward "are in the talking process" regarding a reunion which will include the recording of a new studio album. Osbourne stressed, however, that nothing is definite yet, in part because of the pressure the four of them will face if they make a new record. He said, "the problem that we have is that if we do an album and it's anything less than where we left off, it's gonna be a big anticlimax."
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler said in an interview with AOL's Noisecreep that while all four of the band's original members are interested in taking part in a reunion, Ozzy Osbourne's current world solo tour will keep SABBATH on ice for the foreseeable future. Butler explained, "It's not going to happen next year. Ozzy's on tour with his own band for the next year or whatever . . . I'm sure Ozzy will say 'yes' and 'no' every week for the next year while he's on tour. It's one thing to want to do something like that just before you go out to tour a record. You say, 'Oh yeah, I'm gonna tour for the next five years.' And then six weeks into it, you can't wait to get home. So we'll just see how he feels when he finishes his Ozzy Osbourne tour."
This echoes remarks that Osbourne has made to The Pulse Of Radio about the chances of touring with SABBATH again. "You know what? I don't want to say yes, and I don't want to say no, because I've put my foot in my mouth so many times," he said. "If it's meant to happen, it will happen."
Osbourne and Iommi recently amicably resolved their problems over the ownership of the BLACK SABBATH name and court proceedings in New York were discontinued.
The original SABBATH lineup of Ozzy, Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward has not toured together since the summer of 2005, and last convened for their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in early 2006.
In a 2010 interview with Sunday Mercury, Iommi said that he didn't rule out another reunion with Osbourne. Following the death of singer Ronnie James Dio last May, with whom Iommi had been working in the SABBATH offshoot HEAVEN & HELL, Iommi told Sunday Mercury, "I spoke to Ozzy while I was in Los Angeles after Ronnie's funeral . . . Ozzy and I have a complicated relationship but we've always kept in touch, no matter what else might have been going on. Would I play with Ozzy again? Who knows? It's weird with me and Ozzy."
Iommi added, "There can be all sorts of shit going on but when we talk, it's like nothing bad has ever happened."
SABBATH did try to record a new album 12 years ago, their first since 1978, but abandoned the attempt after just a couple of songs.
Ozzy filed a lawsuit against Iommi in May 2009, claiming that Iommi illegally took sole ownership of the band's name in a filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Osbourne sued Iommi for a 50 percent interest in the "Black Sabbath" trademark, along with a portion of Iommi's profits from use of the name.
The Manhattan federal court suit also charged that Osbourne's "signature lead vocals" are largely responsible for the band's "extraordinary success," noting that its popularity plummeted during his absence from 1980 through 1996.
Lawyer Andrew DeVore argued that Osbourne signed away all his rights to the BLACK SABBATH trademark after he quit the band in 1979.
Osbourne's lawyer, Howard Shire, called that agreement a "red herring" that was "repudiated" when the singer rejoined in 1997 and took over "quality control" of the band's merchandise, tours and recordings.
BLACK SABBATH "reunion" promotional photo (1999):
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POSTED: January 25, 10:27 AM EDT | By Andy Greene
Ozzy Osbourne's New Video 'Let It Die' Premiers
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Check out the new video for Ozzy Osbourne's song "Let It Die," the latest single from Osbourne's LP Scream. The video shows Osbourne in the studio and onstage with his new guitarist Gus G.
Ozzy is the middle of an American arena tour right now with special guest Slash. When it wraps Slash is going to return his attention to hiring a new singer for Velvet Revolver. Osbourne's future plans are unclear, but rumors continue to circulate that he's contemplating another reunion with Black Sabbath. They haven't performed together since 2005.
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^^
I did, it was a "tad" better than my original report.
I think one could argue that it 'might' be better as an "album" than Down To Earth & Black Rain, but I think those albums had better singles.
It's still not even in the same ballpark as Ozzmosis, and Ozzmosis isn't even in the same universe as No More Tears back through Blizzard of Ozz. Definitely his golden era, 1980-1991.
Best tracks on Scream - Let It Die, Let Me Hear You Scream, Life Won't Wait, Diggin' Me Down and Time.
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Yeah, I know what you mean. I got Scream when it first came out, gave it a first listen, and didn't pick it back up for a second time until just the other day. I just got around to that James LaBrie solo album a couple weeks ago, and it's been out for months.
There are others.
These days I just download, upload, listen to the whole thing, evaluate, delete, and move on to the next on the list.
It's the only way to get through all the music. There's SO much of it out there. Plus i've expanded to some more European and International rock, which just boggs it down more.
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^^^ Not oz's best song but its ok ..i like the theme of the video !
OZZY OSBOURNE Teams Up With JUSTIN BIEBER For Best Buy Super Bowl Commercial - Jan. 26, 2011
According to USA Today, Ozzy Osbourne will team up with teen heartthrob Justin Bieber for the first Super Bowl commercial for Best Buy, the nation's largest home electronics chain. The ad, to air in the game's third quarter, was filmed earlier this month at Universal Studios.
"Justin Bieber is the biggest star out there, but that's not why he's in the spot," says marketing chief Drew Panayiotou. "He symbolically represents something important to the brand message."
When Ozzy was interviewed last month on Fuse TV and was asked to talk about his contemporary music tastes and, in particular, if he was a fan of Justin Bieber, he replied, "Who the fuck is Justin Bieber?" (see clip below).
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