Randy Rhoads
Acting•Born December 6, 1956•Died March 19, 1982 (age 25)•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
7.3
Behind the Music
TV Series1997
9.6
Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal
TV Series2025
7.4
The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
Movie2020
8.5
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
Movie2014
10.0
Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
Movie1981
Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years
Movie2012
7.0
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
Movie2022
Ozzy Osbourne: Wicked Videos
Movie1988
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 6, 1956
Day of DeathMarch 19, 1982
Place of BirthSanta Monica, California, USA
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