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
Behind the Music
1997•TV Series•
7.3
Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal
2025•TV Series•
9.6
The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
2020•Movie•
7.4
Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
1981•Movie•
10.0
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
2022•Movie•
7.0
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
2014•Movie•
8.5
Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard
2011•Movie•
8.0
Ozzy Osbourne: Wicked Videos
1988•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 6, 1956
Day of DeathMarch 19, 1982
Place of BirthSanta Monica, California, USA
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