Randy Rhoads

Born: 1956-12-06

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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Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne

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Released: 2020-09-08

For over five decades, Ozzy Osbourne has personified rock and roll, from his childhood in...

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Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard

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Released: 2011-08-20

“Thirty Years After The Blizzard” DVD chronicles Ozzy’s years with Randy Rhoads features...

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Randy Rhoads – Six String God

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Released: 2006-06-01

Various recordings with legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, including: After Hours: Rochester, NY,...

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Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman

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Released: 2014-10-14

Memoirs of a Madman is a definitive visual two-disc DVD set which includes classic music videos,...

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Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon

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Released: 2022-05-06

Randy Rhoads’ guitar riffs re-shaped rock ‘n roll and raised the stakes for guitarists around...

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Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours

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Released: 1981-04-28

Ozzy Osbourne at "After Hours" Studio, Rochester, NY, USA 1-I Don't Know ("After Hours"...

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Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years

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Released: 2012-01-01

Randy Rhoads, The Quiet Riot Years, a 90-minute documentary film, explores the enduring...

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Behind the Music

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First aired: 1997-08-17

An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.

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