Randy Rhoads



First NameRandy
Last NameRhoads
Full Name at BirthRandall William Rhoads
Age25 (age at death)
Date of BirthDecember 6, 1956
BirthplaceSanta Monica, California
Date of DeathMarch 19, 1982
Location of DeathOrlando, Florida
Cause of DeathPlane crash
Height5' 7" (170 cm)
BuildAverage
Hair ColorBlonde
Star SignSagittarius
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolBurbank High School, California
Occupation CategoryGuitarist
Claim to FameQuiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne guitarist
Music GenrePop/Rock
Music StyleHard Rock, Heavy Metal, Neo-Classical Metal
InstrumentGuitar

Randall William "Randy" Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. A devoted student of classical guitar, Rhoads often combined his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. While on tour with Ozzy Osbourne, he would seek out classical guitar tutors for lessons. Despite his relatively short career, Rhoads is a major influence on neo-classical metal players that emerged in the 1980s. He is cited as an influence by many contemporary guitarists of all styles. He is included in several 'Greatest Guitarist' lists.


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Navigation Boxes
Ozzy Osbourne
11 Silver (2007)
Back On Earth (1997)
Black Rain (2007)
Black Rain (2007)
Crazy Train (1980)
Dee (1980)
Down To Earth (2001)
Dreamer (2001)
Hellraiser (1991)
How ? (1971)
Mr. Crowley (1980)
My Little Man (1995)
No More Tears (1991)
No More Tears (1991)
Ozzmosis (1995)
Quiet Riot
Randy Rhoads