Randy Rhoads
Known for: Acting
Born: December 6, 1956
Died: March 19, 1982
Place of birth: Santa Monica, California, USA
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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Filmography
8 movies · 2 TV shows, newest first
9.6
Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal
2025
7.0
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
2022
7.6
The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
2020
8.5
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
2014
NR
Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years
2012
8.0
Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard
2011
NR
Randy Rhoads – Six String God
2006
7.3
Behind the Music
1997
NR
Ozzy Osbourne: Wicked Videos
1988
10.0
Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
1981