Diary of a Madman - Ozzy Osbourne

Introduction

The third installment of the "Legacy Recordings" series, which connects timeless classics and great musical legacies to the future, features 30 classic hard rock and heavy metal albums. His second solo album, acclaimed as a masterpiece equal to his debut, beautifully combines Osbourne's vocals with the classically inclined guitar talent of Randy Rhoads. The dramatic sound garnered critical acclaim, reaching no. 14 in the UK charts. Following the release of this album, the rhythm section left the band and a new member joined the band, leading to a tour, but Rhoads' untimely death in a plane crash during the tour. This album truly cemented the status of this unparalleled guitar genius. (1981 release) ■Blu-spec CD2■Comes with commentary, lyrics, and translations

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The third installment of the "Legacy Recordings" series, "Hard Rock & Heavy Metal." This is Ozzy Osbourne's second solo album, released in 1981. Osborne's vocals and Randy Rhoads' classical guitar talents are beautifully combined to create a dramatic sound. (C)RS