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.
Randy Rhoads has 8 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Signature works include Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon, Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years, Randy Rhoads – Six String God. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
