Dr. OMEB

Nick Mason is the backbone of Pink Floyd but he took a backseat for this track. Session ace Jeff Porcaro of Toto played drums because the time signatures change constantly—shifting between 5/4 and 9/8—making it too complex to nail in a limited studio window.
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​Which Pink Floyd song hits you hardest?
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Slash and Izzy wrote this because they were tired of being late to their own rehearsals. The lyrics "I used to get up at seven" was a total lie—they were usually waking up as the sun went down. It’s the ultimate anthem for their chaotic early days.
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​Best riff on Appetite?
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The Jaydee Old Boy was built for Iommi to handle the heaviest Sabbath riffs. Playing Randy Rhoads on it brings two legendary Ozzy eras together in one guitar. Both icons changed metal forever.
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Who is your favorite Ozzy guitarist?
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Ozzy Osbourne wrote this about occultist Aleister Crowley after finding a deck of tarot cards in his studio. While many thought it was "satanic" in 1980, Ozzy was actually just curious about the man's dark legacy.
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Is this Randy's greatest guitar work?
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Most people think rock legends are just born with it. In reality, spent years in his room obsessing over every note. To this day he still practices constantly. Mastery isn't a gift; it is a relentless grind that never actually ends.

​Who is your favorite "self-taught" guitar hero?

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This track was the result of a massive argument between Gilmour and Waters. Gilmour wanted a harder rock sound while Waters pushed for a cinematic orchestral vibe. They eventually compromised, creating arguably the greatest rock song ever recorded.
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Gilmour or Waters: Who was right?
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David Gilmour and Roger Waters wrote this about the breakdown of Syd Barrett. It wasn’t just a tribute; it was an open letter to the band's founding member who lost his way. It’s the ultimate anthem for anyone missing a piece of themselves.

​Who do you wish was here right now?

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I bring Vinny Appice back this summer for a night of Black Sabbath?!

Where should we play this time?