Drummer Tommy Aldridge has addressed accusations from guitarist George Lynch regarding his role in the selection process for Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s band. He clarified his involvement in a recent interview with Get On The Bus.<\/p>\n
Aldridge explained his limited role in the audition process and denied having influence over the final guitar player selection.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was narrowed down to two or three guys. John Sykes, at that time, was already involved with someone else,\u201d Aldridge said. \u201cGeorge Lynch was heavy in that running. George Lynch is an incredible, groundbreaking guitar player ahead of his time. He\u2019s still current, viable, and vital today, you know?\u201d<\/p>\n
The drummer recalled a confrontation with Lynch at a Hollywood Hills party where the guitarist expressed his frustration.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor some reason, I remember George came up to me at a party in Hollywood Hills one time, and he was upset with me. He was mad at me because he thought that I was responsible for Jake E. Lee becoming Ozzy\u2019s guitar player rather than him,\u201d Aldridge continued. \u201cWell, that\u2019s just not true, because I don\u2019t make those kinds of choices. All I did was\u2026 Sharon asked if I could help audition guitar players. I said, \u2018I\u2019ll do my level best.\u2019 We came to the table and found we were blessed with finding Jake E Lee.\u201d<\/p>\n
The clarification sheds light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics during Ozzy\u2019s search for a new guitarist following Randy Rhoads\u2019 death.<\/p>\n
Aldridge\u2019s involvement with Ozzy\u2019s band came through his established connections in the rock music scene. His path to joining the band was facilitated by his work with Gary Moore, who was signed to Jet Records. This was the same label that ultimately signed Ozzy Osbourne.<\/p>\n
Eddie Trunk reported that Aldridge described meeting Randy Rhoads as \u201cinspirational\u201d and \u201clife-changing\u201d from a musician\u2019s perspective. This encounter highlighted the exceptional musical standard within Ozzy\u2019s band during that pivotal era in heavy metal history.<\/p>\n
The drummer\u2019s tenure with Ozzy represented a significant milestone in his career. Blabbermouth noted that Aldridge reflected on his time with the band, stating that \u201cfrom a musical perspective, it was probably the high water mark of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n
The guitar selection process that led to Jake E. Lee\u2019s appointment was part of a broader search following the tragic loss of Randy Rhoads. Aldridge\u2019s role remained strictly advisory, assisting Sharon Osbourne with auditions. The final decisions rested with Ozzy\u2019s management team. This clarification addresses the long-standing tension between Aldridge and Lynch. It emphasizes that the drummer\u2019s influence was limited to his professional expertise rather than decision-making authority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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