In a new article by Andrew Daly for GuitarPlayer.com, legendary bassist, Rudy Sarzo, discusses his experiences working with some of the different guitarists he has over the years. An excerpt from the feature follows..
If you follow Rudy on social media, you’ve certainly seen one of his many tributes to Rhoads. Beyond Randy Rhoads, Sarzo has held court alongside other great guitarists, like Carlos Cavazo in Quiet Riot, Brad Gillis in Osbourne’s band, Tony MacAlpine in the supergroup M.A.R.S., Adrian Vandenberg and Steve Vai in Whitesnake, Doug Aldrich in Dio, Alex Grossi in Quiet Riot, and many others.
Dealing with that level of varied virtuosity isn’t easy, but Sarzo has it dialed in.
Regarding working with Alex Grossi in Quiet Riot, Sarzo reveals, “Alex has been with Quiet Riot for about 20 years, and he was groomed by Kevin DuBrow. He’s the youngest guy in the band, so he wasn’t part of the ‘70s and ‘80s Hollywood scene, but he experienced it vicariously. So he’s incredibly knowledgeable, and I can count on him to come up with anything that we need. He can play the classics, but he’s also modern. I can always rely on Alex not only to deliver the goods every night onstage, but to bring little surprises as well.”
Read more at GuitarPlayer.com.
Quiet Riot recently announced the initial dates of their 2025 touring season.
States Metal Health founding member Rudy Sarzo: “We are honored to continue to celebrate the legacy of Quiet Riot with the head bangers around the world.”
In addition to Sarzo, Quiet Riot’s current lineup includes longtime guitarist Alex Grossi, vocalist Jizzy Pearl, and drummer Johnny Kelly.
For more info and VIP Meet & Greet packages, visit quietriot.band.
Tour dates:
April
4 – Great Canadian Casino – Toronto, ON
11 – The Everett Theater – Everett, WA
12 – Cannery Casino – Las Vegas, NV
May
2 – Cherokee Casino – Roland, OK
10 – Pig & Whiskey Festival – St. Louis, MO
25 – Veterans Memorial Park – Coleman, MI
June
7 – Aqua Fest – Rice Lake, WI
14 – Hollywood Casino – Grantville, PA
21 – Private Event – Las Vegas, NV
28 – Indian Crossing Casino – Waupaca, WI
July
11 – Honeywell Center – Wabash, IN
12 – Iroquois Amphitheater – Louisville, KY
26 – SterlingFest MainStage – Sterling Heights, MI
31 – Streator Fest – Streator, IL
December
12 – Mohegan Sun Casino – Uncasville, CT
February
27-March 2 – The 80’s Cruise
April
12-17 – Monsters Of Rock Cruise
(Photo – Iron Mike Savoia)
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If you follow Rudy on social media, you’ve certainly seen one of his many tributes to Rhoads. Beyond Randy Rhoads, Sarzo has held court alongside other great guitarists, like Carlos Cavazo in Quiet Riot, Brad Gillis in Osbourne’s band, Tony MacAlpine in the supergroup M.A.R.S., Adrian Vandenberg and Steve Vai in Whitesnake, Doug Aldrich in Dio, Alex Grossi in Quiet Riot, and many others.
Dealing with that level of varied virtuosity isn’t easy, but Sarzo has it dialed in.
Regarding working with Alex Grossi in Quiet Riot, Sarzo reveals, “Alex has been with Quiet Riot for about 20 years, and he was groomed by Kevin DuBrow. He’s the youngest guy in the band, so he wasn’t part of the ‘70s and ‘80s Hollywood scene, but he experienced it vicariously. So he’s incredibly knowledgeable, and I can count on him to come up with anything that we need. He can play the classics, but he’s also modern. I can always rely on Alex not only to deliver the goods every night onstage, but to bring little surprises as well.”
Read more at GuitarPlayer.com.
Quiet Riot recently announced the initial dates of their 2025 touring season.
States Metal Health founding member Rudy Sarzo: “We are honored to continue to celebrate the legacy of Quiet Riot with the head bangers around the world.”
In addition to Sarzo, Quiet Riot’s current lineup includes longtime guitarist Alex Grossi, vocalist Jizzy Pearl, and drummer Johnny Kelly.
For more info and VIP Meet & Greet packages, visit quietriot.band.
Tour dates:
April
4 – Great Canadian Casino – Toronto, ON
11 – The Everett Theater – Everett, WA
12 – Cannery Casino – Las Vegas, NV
May
2 – Cherokee Casino – Roland, OK
10 – Pig & Whiskey Festival – St. Louis, MO
25 – Veterans Memorial Park – Coleman, MI
June
7 – Aqua Fest – Rice Lake, WI
14 – Hollywood Casino – Grantville, PA
21 – Private Event – Las Vegas, NV
28 – Indian Crossing Casino – Waupaca, WI
July
11 – Honeywell Center – Wabash, IN
12 – Iroquois Amphitheater – Louisville, KY
26 – SterlingFest MainStage – Sterling Heights, MI
31 – Streator Fest – Streator, IL
December
12 – Mohegan Sun Casino – Uncasville, CT
February
27-March 2 – The 80’s Cruise
April
12-17 – Monsters Of Rock Cruise
(Photo – Iron Mike Savoia)
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