Randy Rhoads
Born: 1956-12-06 in Santa Monica, California, USA
Died: 1982-03-19
Known For: Acting
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
2025
- Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal as Self (archive footage)
2022
- Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon as Self (archive footage)
2020
- The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne as Self (archive footage)
2012
- Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years as Himself
2011
- Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard as Self (archive footage)
2006
- Randy Rhoads – Six String God as Himself - Guitar
1997
- Behind the Music as Self
1981
- Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours as Self (guitars)