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Randy Rhoads
Randy Rhoads is best known for Behind the Music and Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal. Randy Rhoads was born on December 6, 1956. Randy Rhoads died on March 19, 1982 at the age of 25.
- Born
- December 6, 1956
- Place of birth
- Santa Monica, California, USA
- Died
- March 19, 1982 (25 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2025Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy MetalSelf (archive footage)
- 1997Behind the MusicSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Randy Rhoads been in?
Randy Rhoads is best known for Behind the Music and Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal.
When was Randy Rhoads born?
Randy Rhoads was born on December 6, 1956. (Santa Monica, California, USA)
How old is Randy Rhoads?
Randy Rhoads died on March 19, 1982 at the age of 25.
Updated: November 16, 2026 ·