STEVE STEVENS And THE STRING REVOLUTION Present Flamenco-Tinged Cover Of "Crazy Train" By OZZY OSBOURNE

January 30, 2022, 2 years ago

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STEVE STEVENS And THE STRING REVOLUTION Present Flamenco-Tinged Cover Of "Crazy Train" By OZZY OSBOURNE

Tallest Man Records has released a remarkable flamenco-themed cover of Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train", performed by Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens and The String Revolution.

Bassist Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake) shares his thoughts on this new version of such an iconic song: "First time I heard Randy Rhoads play classical guitar was while we were both teaching at his family’s music school, Musonia, during breaks between students. Shortly after, his compositions and recordings with Ozzy of such classics as 'Dee', 'Diary Of A Madman', and 'Revelation Mother Earth' showcased his passion for classical guitar. Steve Stevens' 'Crazy Train:  A (Flamenco) Tribute to Randy Rhoads' is a magnificent rendition of this heavy metal classic and gives us a glimpse into the musical style Randy might have been playing today."

Based in Los Angeles, California, The String Revolution is comprised of four professional virtuoso guitar players who create distinctive sounds with their guitars: mimicking percussion, special effects, melodic grooves, bass lines, and more.

The band includes former Randy Rhoads student Janet Robin, who is also an acclaimed touring guitarist with the likes of Lindsey Buckingham, Meredith Brooks, Air Supply and many more, award winning Austrian nylon-string guitarist Markus Illko, Swiss multi-credited producer, songwriter, and guitarist Daniel Schwarz, and underground LA fav indie artist/guitarist Art Zavala Jr.

"Listening to The String Revolution's version of 'Crazy Train' puts a Huge Smile on my face," says Kathy Rhoads Dargenzio (sister of the late, great Randy Rhoads). "Janet Robin was one of Randy’s students back in the day. To see and hear my brother's influence is bittersweet. He would have loved this. Thanks Janet and the band for keeping his flame burning bright!"

"Crazy Train" initially appeared on Ozzy Osbourne's first solo album, Blizzard Of Ozz. The official video, which has been viewed over 10.5 million times on YouTube, can be seen below.

 


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