Randy Rhoads
Born in Santa Monica, California, USA — Dec 06 1956• Died Mar 19 1982
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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.
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Behind the Music
Self
Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal
Self (archive footage)
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
Self (archive footage)
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
Self (archive footage)
Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard
Self (archive footage)
Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
Self (guitars)
Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years
Himself
Randy Rhoads – Six String God
Self - Guitar