I was in seventh grade when he passed away. I still remember that day like it happened yesterday. He was a big influence on me as a guitarist, may he rest in peace. The solo to Mr. Crowley, is what made me want play. I heard that when Randy auditioned for the job, he play the whole solo to freebird, and ozzy said you’re in. Don’t know if its true, but a lot of randys music sounded like skynyrd to me.
I was in 8th. Me too!