sorry i forgot to say about the pulling-off thing - i was alternate picking every note.. 'my pinky doesnt like doing pull offs'. Im with you on this one i think, ill stick to the two open E's. Theres a nice subtle change of tone between the two strings, but at the speed i want to be playing it at thats gonn make sod all difference thinking about it.

I was wondering if anyone else out there has experienced (and corrected) this problem with their little finger where it seems to stay miles away from the fretboard.

As for that Ozzy song, i discovered Mr Crowley a few weeks ago - love the solo in that! So im off to find tab for your suggestion now! Cheers