Randy Rhoads

Born: 1956-12-06

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA

Biography

Randall William Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. A devoted student of classical guitar, Rhoads combined his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. He died in a plane accident while on tour with Osbourne in Florida in 1982. Despite his short career, Rhoads, who was a major influence on neoclassical metal, is cited as an influence by many guitarists and is included in several "Greatest Guitarist" lists.

Known For

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years
Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
Randy Rhoads – Six String God
Ozzy Osbourne: Wicked Videos

Top Movie Credits

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne Self (archive footage)