Randy Castillo is dead

[Goreripper]

I just received an email informing me that Randy Castillo died today of cancer. Another sad passing...

 

[Lord Tim]

Fuck!

 

[phlogiston]

Gonna need some help here: I've heard the name before though.

 

[Mark]

From Blabbermouth:

RANDY CASTILLO: December 18, 1950 – March 26th, 2002 - Mar. 27, 2002

Former OZZY OSBOURNE/MOTLEY CRUE drummer Randy Castillo reportedly passed away yesterday due to complications stemming from his long-running battle with cancer. Castillo was 51 years old.

MOTLEY CRUE bassist Nikki Sixx posted the following message at www.motley.com following Randy's death: “You used to joke around with me all the time, saying that we had 'dented halo's'. I'll miss you my friend, and I love you.”

Prior to his passing, Castillo was reportedly working with ex-ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez and an undisclosed guitarist in a new project, which was in the process of writing music and checking out prospective singers.

It was only this past November that Castillo proclaimed himself to be “100% back, strong & kicking” in an interview posted at CRUE's official web site. The drummer seemed to be particularly excited about the new band and called the experience of working with Inez “very refreshing and satisfying”.

Castillo's recording career began with the 1984 LITA FORD album Dancin' On The Edge, after which the drummer joined OZZY OSBOURNE for a total of five albums—1986's Ultimate Sin, 1989's No Rest For The Wicked, 1990's Just Say Ozzy, 1991's No More Tears, and 1993's Live & Loud.

Castillo underwent emergency surgery after suffering a ruptured stomach ulcer in the weeks following the completion of the most recent MOTLEY CRUE album, 2000's New Tattoo. He was subsequently replaced in CRUE's touring line-up by HOLE drummer Samantha Maloney.

Randy learned that he had cancer shortly after the above-mentioned operation, and immediately began an intensive radiation-and-chemotherapy program. Subsequent messages from Castillo indicated that his condition was improving, with one such posting, back in April of 2001, stating in no uncertain terms that the drummer had "won the battle against the big C!"

Rest in peace, Randy. You will be missed.

 

[Spiff]

Randy Castillo was always one of my favourite drummers. When Ozzy toured Australia, I was more excited to hear that Randy was playing than Zakk Wylde or Michael Inez. When Motley Crue cancelled their Australian tour a couple of years back, the blow was softened quite a bit when I learned that Randy wasn't playing on the tour. Turns out it was because he had cancer.

Like a lot of people I thought he was over it, but obviously not. It's a real shame.

This is the 20 Questions he did with Metal Sludge around the time that he announced he had cancer. It's very interesting.

http://www.metal-sludge.com/20QuestionsCastillo.htm

See ya

 

[spawn]

 

[Stu]

Randy as a drummer played on everything I loved from the 80's and kicked total ass with motley.
He is was the center of the 80's metal attitude. and an awesome performer.

R.I.P

Rocks loss.

 

[TRrEiTxIxRiE DTrash]

RIP

 

[Sydo]

Randy always seemed so cool. Such a sad loss

 

[Stevo]

Good God!!!

I don't know what to say.

I learned to respect Randy through Bob Daisley, and I learned what a true joker and a good friend he was to the people around him. I heard he was a great musician to work with, among other stories.

I loved his playing through his hard-hitting.

Another one of us has passed.

 

[Southy]

so sad we seem to be losing so many at the moment dont we

 

[Bucko]

A sad loss. I was only speaking to a mate about Randy last night my mate's a Big Crue fan and he was'nt even aware Randy was sick.

RIP

 

[Sydo]

I never would have believed he was 52 yrs old.

 

[Winmar]

Fuck, another one gone to cancer.

 

[Stevo]

Originally posted by Winmar
Fuck, another one gone to cancer.

The demon of life as we know it.