Randy Rhoads

Acting

Born 1956-12-06 · died 1982-03-19 · Santa Monica, California, USA

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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.

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Ozzy Osbourne: After HoursInto the Void: Life, Death and Heavy MetalOzzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a MadmanOzzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The BlizzardThe Nine Lives of Ozzy OsbourneBehind the MusicRandy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar IconRandy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot YearsRandy Rhoads – Six String GodOzzy Osbourne: Wicked Videos