Rudy Sarzo

Rudy Sarzo
Sarzo in 2012
Sarzo in 2012
Background information
Birth nameRodolfo Maximiliano Sarzo Lavieille Grande Ruiz Payret y Chaumont
Born (1950-11-18) November 18, 1950 (age 73)
Havana, Cuba
OriginFlorida, U.S.
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
OccupationBassist
Years active1975–present

Rodolfo Maximiliano Sarzo Lavieille Grande Ruiz Payret y Chaumont[1] (born November 18, 1950) is a Cuban-American hard rock/heavy metal bassist. He remains best known for his work with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and Whitesnake, and has also played with several well known heavy metal and hard rock acts including Manic Eden, Dio, Blue Öyster Cult, Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche, Devil City Angels, and the Guess Who.[2] He re-joined Quiet Riot in 2021.[3] He is the sole remaining member from the band’s “Metal Health” lineup.

  1. ^ Sarzo, R. Off the Rails, 2nd edition (Charleston, Booksurge, LLC, 2006, pp. 86)
  2. ^ "Band".
  3. ^ Blabbermouth (August 2, 2021). "RUDY SARZO Announces Return To QUIET RIOT: 'I Am Going Home'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved January 16, 2023.