Back in about 1993 ish I auditioned for ex Gillan and Ozzy guitarist, Bernie Torme. I knew the singer and the drummer was a friend and former band mate.
Bernie Videoed the audition. It was ok, the songs were raw and not very well structured but I'd done my homework.
A few weeks later Bernie called me saying that the job had gone to someone else because he wanted this guys brother to manage the band.
I was disappointed, naturally. I had grown up listen to the Ian Gillan band and it was an amazing experience playing with Bernie and I loved all that trem stuff and harmonics.
Then I went to see a show and was amazed how average the bass player was. So there you go, try not to take it personally.
(I played at a wedding with Bernie, about 12 years ago. Bernie Torme in a wedding band, it was awesome)