The show that almost never happened — Ozzy rising from ashes, louder than ever.
This DVD release features a concert filmed in Irvine California for television. At the time Ozzy Osbourne was touring to promote his second solo album Diary of A Madman a tour that was marred by the tragic death of guitarist Randy Rhoads in March 1982 in a freak flying accident. By June 12th 1982 the band were scheduled to play at the Irvine Meadows amphitheatre Irvine, California. By this time Brad Gillis who had replaced Randy Rhoads had been playing with the band for almost two months and had a number of high profile concerts under his belt including a radio broadcast.
Acting
Ozzy's raw, barely-held-together magnetism at peak post-tragedy.
Sound
Brad Gillis shredding through impossible shoes to fill.
Production
1982 TV broadcast quality — gloriously unpolished.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brad Gillis had only 10 days to learn the entire set before his first show; this Irvine gig was his 14th performance with Ozzy.
This broadcast represents one of only two official video documents of the post-Rhoads 'Diary of a Madman' era, making it essential for understanding Ozzy's survivalist mythology.
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