Randy Rhoads

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

Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours

Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon

Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard

Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman

Randy Rhoads – Six String God

All Movies (8)

• Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne2020 · as Self (archive footage)
• Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman2014
• Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years2012 · as Himself
• Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard2011 · as Self (archive footage)
• Randy Rhoads – Six String God2006 · as Self - Guitar
• Ozzy Osbourne: Wicked Videos1988
• Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours1981 · as Self (guitars)

All TV Shows (2)

• Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal2025 · as Self (archive footage)
• Behind the Music1997 · as Self