Fired from Black Sabbath and counted out by the music world, Ozzy Osbourne needed a miracle. He found it in a quiet, virtuosic guitarist named Randy Rhoads, and together they created one of the most important and beloved debut albums in rock history: Blizzard of Ozz.

Join host Duff for a deep dive into the 1980 masterpiece that resurrected a legend and introduced the world to a guitar hero. From the immortal riff of "Crazy Train" to the haunting neoclassicism of "Mr. Crowley" and the controversy of "Suicide Solution," this album is a flawless statement that defined the sound of 80s heavy metal.

In this Duff Dive, we explore:

• Ozzy's state of mind and career after his firing from Black Sabbath.
• A track-by-track breakdown of iconic songs like "Crazy Train," "Mr. Crowley," and "I Don't Know."
• The controversy and lawsuits surrounding the song "Suicide Solution."
• The groundbreaking, classical-influenced guitar work of Randy Rhoads that changed metal forever.

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