GIANLUCA ZANNA RELEASES EMOTIONAL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LEGENDARY BASSIST RUDY SARZO
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The interview chronicles Rudy’s extraordinary journey from Cuban refugee to rock legend and the fulfillment of an Italian boy’s American Dream
April 7, 2026 SEDONA, AZ — Gianluca Zanna, founder and CEO of Zanna Records, has released an intimate 14-minute video interview with Rudy Sarzo, one of rock music’s most celebrated bass players, known for his iconic work with Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot, and Dio.
The interview was filmed at Clear Lake Studios in Los Angeles during the recording sessions for “Live With No Regrets — Analog Rebellion,” a new rock project produced by Zanna Records.
A Journey from Cuba to Rock Royalty
In the interview, Rudy Sarzo speaks candidly about his early life, leaving Cuba at age 11 as a refugee with his family — including his brother, guitarist Robert Sarzo — and arriving in Miami with nothing but determination and a dream. From those humble beginnings, Rudy would go on to perform alongside some of rock history’s greatest artists, etching his name permanently into the annals of rock and roll.
A Full-Circle American Dream
The interview takes an emotional turn as Gianluca Zanna — who immigrated to the United States from Rome, Italy in 1998 — reflects on what this collaboration means to him personally.
Rudy also discusses the bass guitar he played during the recording of “Live With No Regrets — Analog Rebellion,” sharing his perspective on the project and the music of Gianluca Zanna.
“When I was a boy in Italy, I played bass with my brother while watching Rudy Sarzo on MTV.
I dreamed of one day coming to America and making music at this level. Rudy, without knowing it, was part of my American Dream long before we ever met. Recording with him at Clear Lake Studios is one of the most meaningful moments of my life.”
— Gianluca Zanna, Founder & CEO, Zanna Records
About the Project: Live With No Regrets — Analog Rebellion
Recorded at the legendary Clear Lake Studios in Los Angeles, “Live With No Regrets — Analog Rebellion” is a Zanna Records rock project featuring some of the most respected names in rock music:
Rudy Sarzo — Bass (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot, Dio)
Robert Sarzo — Guitar (Hurricane)
Robin Diaz — Drums (LIVE, Candlebox, Courtney Love/Hole)
Kevin Martin – Vocals (Candlebox)
Danny Saber — Executive Producer (U2, Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna)
About Gianluca Zanna / Zanna Records
Gianluca Zanna is the founder and CEO of Zanna Records, an independent label built from the ground up in Sedona, Arizona. Originally from Rome, Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1998 following a career as a music industry journalist — publishing Italy’s leading music trade magazine, Contatto Discografico — and a formative meeting with Claes Cornelius, co-founder of Mega Records Copenhagen, at MIDEM in Cannes in 1995.
Under the Zanna Records banner, Gianluca’s song “You Are My Destiny” featuring Claudette Lyons, reached #1 on the North American College & Community Radio Chart has being played on rotation on over 235+ stations in 60+ countries on 6 continents.
His YouTube channel has surpassed 22 million views. His viral patriotic anthem “Wake Up America” has crossed 20 million views on TikTok and was licensed by This American Life.
About Rudy Sarzo
Rudy Sarzo is one of rock music’s most celebrated bassists, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot, Dio, and many other iconic acts. A Cuban-American who immigrated to Miami as a child, his story is one of resilience, passion, and artistic excellence spanning more than four decades.
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