Randy Rhoads

Actor

Born: December 6, 1956 (25 years old)

Died: March 19, 1982

Place of birth: 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.

Filmography (4)

• Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal (2025, ★ 9.6)
• The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne (2020, ★ 7.4)
• Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon (2022, ★ 7)
• Behind the Music (1997, ★ 7.3)