Randy Castillo Biography

Occup.Musician
FromUSA
BornDecember 18, 1950
DiedMarch 26, 2002
Aged51 years
Randall James "Randy" Castillo was a significant American drummer, best known for his work with rock bands Ozzy Osbourne and Mötley Crüe. Born upon December 18, 1950, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Castillo grew up in a musical family, promoting his rate of interest in playing drums from a young age. He began playing numerous percussion instruments in school and, after graduating senior high school, remained to hone his skills by joining neighborhood bands and also using the club circuit.

In the late 1970s, Castillo was a drummer for the band The Wumblies prior to signing up with The Offenders. It was during his tenure with The Offenders that Lita Ford, a former guitar player of The Runaways, discovered Castillo. In 1982, she welcomed him to join her band, a chance Castillo accepted, and with each other they went on a nationwide trip sustaining The Ramones. The trip helped to additionally solidify Castillo's reputation as an exceptional drummer and he continued to play with Lita Ford till 1985.

Castillo's luck came in 1986 when he joined Ozzy Osbourne as the drummer in his band. This was just one of one of the most effective durations in Castillo's occupation, as he played on various hit albums, consisting of "The Ultimate Sin" (1986), "No Rest for the Wicked" (1988), as well as "No More Tears" (1991). He likewise played in many world excursions together with Osbourne and also contributed to the live cd "Live & Loud" (1993). Throughout his time with Osbourne, Castillo performed with notable musicians, such as Zakk Wylde, Mike Inez, as well as Geezer Butler.

In 1999, Castillo joined Mötley Crüe, where he showcased his abilities as a drummer in the band's cd "New Tattoo" (2000). Nonetheless, he was soon detected with a duodenal ulcer, which required surgical procedure that avoided him from participating in the ensuing marketing tour. His area was briefly filled up by Hole drummer Samantha Maloney, as Castillo recouped from his surgical treatment.

In 2001, Castillo started experiencing stomach discomfort, which was later on identified as a form of cancer called squamous cell cancer. He underwent hostile therapy in hopes of getting over the condition. However, on March 26, 2002, Randy Castillo passed away at the age of 51 because of issues from cancer cells.

Throughout his profession, Castillo was immortalized as one of rock's most vibrant and creative drummers, as well as his payments to the category continue to reverberate with songs lovers worldwide. His enthusiasm, strength, as well as commitment to his craft functioned as motivation to fellow musicians as well as followers alike. In 2010, a documentary film about Castillo, labelled "The Life, Blood, and also Rhythm of Randy Castillo," was launched, paying tribute to his remarkable life and also occupation.

Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by Randy.

Related authors: Ozzy Osbourne (Musician), Lita Ford (Musician), Zakk Wylde (Musician), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Geezer Butler (Musician)

11 Famous quotes by Randy Castillo

Small: There are no rules to writing a song
"There are no rules to writing a song"
Small: I dig all kinds of competition
"I dig all kinds of competition"
Small: I dare anyone to play like Charlie Watts
"I dare anyone to play like Charlie Watts"
Small: My other Main Man is Muhamed Ali, for the obvious reasons
"My other Main Man is Muhamed Ali, for the obvious reasons"
Small: My best investment is my imagination, because it has never failed to bring me my greatest returns!
"My best investment is my imagination, because it has never failed to bring me my greatest returns!"
Small: My favorite athlete of all time would have to be Jim Thorpe
"My favorite athlete of all time would have to be Jim Thorpe"
Small: Just like music, sports elevates us to new levels of achievment
"Just like music, sports elevates us to new levels of achievment"
Small: The nurses were all angels in my eyes
"The nurses were all angels in my eyes"
Small: My parents really encouraged me
"My parents really encouraged me"
Small: Id just play til my hands fell off. My parents would yell at me to stop because they couldnt stand the
"I'd just play 'til my hands fell off. My parents would yell at me to stop because they couldn't stand the noise any more! I was terrible! It must have been hard for them to listen to me as a beginning drummer"
Small: I prefer recording drums in the analog format, but that does not mean I would only do it that way
"I prefer recording drums in the analog format, but that does not mean I would only do it that way"