If I wanted to explain to someone what “wheedly deedily” is, I’d show him that solo.
I like his first 2 Ozzy releases, and then he lost me. Saw him with Priest and Thin Lizzy, and I just couldn’t wait for him to get off stage.
There are literally hundreds of guitarists from his era that I prefer... I don’t say this with an intent to bash, more of an amazement that he is revered as much as he is...
If someone could post vids with less speed and more soul and expression, I’d be willing to change my tune