Randy Rhoads
American guitarist (1956-1982) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 25
Randall William Rhoads was an American guitarist. He was the co-founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, and the guitarist and co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne's first two solo albums Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981).
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Rhoads’ Quiet Riot gear on display.
Rhoads with Ozzy Osbourne’s band in 1980
Rhoads with Osbourne, receiving the Best New Talent Award on December 30, 1981.
A 1955 Beechcraft Bonanza Model F35, similar to the aircraft in which Rhoads died
Rhoads' tomb, San Bernardino, California
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Rhoads was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1956 to 1982 · aged 25
