Open Your Eyes, Life Is Beautiful: SIXX A.M. , Ozzy Osbourne, and My Darkest Days

"ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN"  SIXX A.M.

Nikki Sixx's book, The Heroin Diaries:  A Year In the Life Of A Shattered Rockstar, is raw, scary, vulnerable, and a view from rock bottom.   The book was written in the mid 80's just prior to Nikki's overdose and celebrated Motley Crue's wild debauchery, insane antics, while at the same time sharing Nikki's depression and dependency to heroin.   The book resulted in a powerful CD led by the big hit "Life Is Beautiful". This was the 2nd single and equally amps the emotion with its chorus of redemption and second chances.

"I JUST WANT YOU"   OZZY OSBOURNE

Ozzmosis has been labeled one of the weakest of Ozzy's solo CDs.   Released in 1991, the album was described as slick, polished, and less metal.    Yet, it contained collaborations with Lemmy from Motorhead, Steve Vai, Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath, and Zak Wylde.   "I Just Want You" has more of a modern rock sound but the greatest artists do need to reinvent themselves at times.  This song was co-written by Jim Vallance (Bryan Adams' writer).

"THE WORLD BELONGS TO ME"   MY DARKEST DAYS
Released on the Saw 3D soundtrack, we were introduced to a new Canadian rock band.    We experienced an invasion of Canadians to rock radio in the late 70's to early 90's but it's great to see they're coming back (Three Days Grace, Arcade Fire, and Nickelback).  My Darkest Days just released their 2nd CD and I look forward to reviewing it soon.

Randy Rhoads Gone Too Soon : Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Randy Rhoads

"LIFE WON'T WAIT"               OZZY OSBOURNE

This Tuesday, Ozzy will release the DVD, "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" produced by his son, Jack.  Teenagers nowadays picture Ozzy as "that guy from the MTV Show" or see him acting silly in commercials with Justin Bieber.     Ozzy has been making incredible music for the last 40 years and he's STILL going strong.  This single from 2011's Scream CD is full of positive energy.  "Life Won't Wait" sounds current, relevant, and another great song in Ozzy's illustrious career.


Every second you throw away
Every minute of every day
Don't get caught in a myriad
Because life won't wait for you
No, life won't wait for you, my friend.


Stay strong stay true be brave - it all comes down to you

"CRAZY TRAIN (AFTER HOURS)"          OZZY (FT RANDY RHOADS)

An awesome extended version of Ozzy's anthem that features   Randy Rhoads' guitar magic.    Randy played lead guitar for Quiet Riot before joining Ozzy's band.   His style influenced by his classical guitar background changed rock music.   So many classic riffs in such a brief career.   Randy was reportedly "afraid of flying" and tragically died in a plane crash outside of Orlando.

"LONELY IS THE WORD"            BLACK SABBATH

Keeping on the Ozzy theme, Black Sabbath, along with Led Zeppelin, started the Heavy Metal genre.    When Ozzy was dismissed from Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio was brought in and they released "Heaven & Hell" in 1980.    The CD went multi-platinum and featured  "Lonely Is The Word" as a beautiful power ballad highlighted by Tommy Iommi's finest guitar solo.