Person Details

Birthday: 1956-12-06 18:32:52

Death: 1982-03-19 18:32:52

Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Santa Monica, California, USA

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Movie Involvements: 4

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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.

Most Famous Work

Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
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Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne

(2020) Self (archive footage)
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
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Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon

(2022) Self (archive footage)
Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
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Randy Rhoads – Six String God
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Randy Rhoads – Six String God

(2006) Himself - Guitar

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