Randall Williams Rhoads Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Randall William "Randy" Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. He died in a plane accident while on tour with Osbourne in Florida in 1982. A devoted student of classical guitar, Rhoads combined his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. Despite his short career, Rhoads, who was a major influence on neo-classical metal, is cited as an influence by many guitarists and is included in several "Greatest Guitarist" lists.
Delores Violet Rhoads, William Arthur Rhoads, Slick Black Cadillac, Trouble, It's Not So Funny
Siblings
Kelle Rhoads, Kathy Rhoads D’Argenzio, Slick Black Cadillac, Trouble, It's Not So Funny
Music Groups
Quiet Riot
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Trademark
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Petite frame
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His petite frame
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Unique guitar playing method which mixed classical style with heavy metal
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Long guitar solos
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Gibson Les Paul
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Long blonde hair
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Heavy distorted guitar style
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Sandoval Dot V guitar
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Fact
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Was friends with Theresa Russell when they were in the eighth grade.
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Was one of the founding members of Quiet Riot in 1975. Other original members include Kelly Garni (bass), Drew Forsyth (drums), & Kevin DuBrow (vocals).
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Was interested in classical guitar.
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Started in music at the age of 6.
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Mother's name is Delores Rhoads.
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Graduated from Burbank High School (California).
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Born in St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California.
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Before joining Ozzy Osbourne's band, he taught guitar school for five years.
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Played on Ozzy Osbourne's first two solo albums, "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman".
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Guitarist for the hard rock band Quiet Riot before joining the band for Ozzy Osbourne's solo project.
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Died in a freak plane accident on March 19, 1982. The pilot of the plane was playfully swooping down on Ozzy Osbourne's tour bus and accidentally struck it, killing everyone on the plane.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2016
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2016
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Lip Sync Battle
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Magic Mike XXL
2015
writer: "Crazy Train"
Neighbors
2014/I
writer: "Let's Go"
Revolution
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2011-2013
TV Series writer - 10 episodes
By Dawn
2011
Short writer: "Mr. Crowley"
Spoof Movie No Jutsu!
2011
Short writer: "Crazy Train" - uncredited
The Office
2011
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Megamind
2010
writer: "Crazy Train"
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2010
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Madden NFL 11
2010
Video Game writer: "Crazy Train"
WWE Raw
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Brütal Legend
2009
Video Game writer: "Believer", "Diary of a Madman", "Mr. Crowley"
CHIKARA: King of Trios 2009 - Night I
2009
Video writer: - as R. Rhoades / writer: "Let's Go"
Everybody Hates Chris
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Guitar Hero World Tour
2008
Video Game writer: "Crazy Train", "Mr. Crowley"
Ghost Rider
2007
writer: "Crazy Train"
Stomp the Yard
2007
writer: - as R. Rhoades / writer: "Let's Go"
It's a Boy Girl Thing
2006
writer: "Goodbye to Romance"
UFC 59: Reality Check
2006
TV Special writer: "Let's Go" - uncredited
Ozzy Osbourne: Live at Budokan
2002
Video documentary writer: "I Don't Know", "Believer", "Mr. Crowley", "Suicide Solution", "Crazy Train"
$3 Million
