Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads

Born: December 6, 1956
Died: March 19, 1982
in Santa Monica, California, USA
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.

Movies for Randy Rhoads...

Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
Title: Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 6, 2022
Type: Movie
Randy Rhoads’ guitar riffs re-shaped rock ‘n roll and raised the stakes for guitarists around the world. Known primarily as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and for his groundbreaking guitar work on the albums “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman”, Randy spent most of his life playing in a small band known at the time, Quiet Riot. After leaving Quiet Riot to play, record and tour with Ozzy, Randy died at the young age of 25 in a tragic plane crash in Florida. His body died that day, but his soul and music live on forever.
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Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
Title: Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 8, 2020
Type: Movie
For over five decades, Ozzy Osbourne has personified rock and roll, from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting metal band Black Sabbath, a successful solo career and a lovable 21st century television dad.
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Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
Title: Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
Released: October 14, 2014
Type: Movie
Memoirs of a Madman is a definitive visual two-disc DVD set which includes classic music videos, along with unreleased and out-of-print live performances, plus interviews from his solo career. Both sets offer fans of the multi-platinum recording artist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Grammy® winning singer and songwriter the ultimate collection from Ozzy's distinguished solo career.
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Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years
Title: Randy Rhoads: The Quiet Riot Years
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Randy Rhoads, The Quiet Riot Years, a 90-minute documentary film, explores the enduring friendship of Quiet Riot bandmates Randy Rhoads and Kevin DuBrow. Narrated by Quiet Riot photographer, lighting designer, lyricist and friend, Ron Sobol, the film offers a behind-the-scenes portrait of two close friends as they embark on an uphill quest for stardom . Using previously unseen images, rare video footage and period music, along with new and classic interviews, the movie chronicles the five year period (1975-1980) that Sobol was in the trenches with the band. This in depth examination documents in photos and on celluloid, the gradual rise of a Hollywood club band into international superstars. Sobol's unfettered access renders an intimate window into Quiet Riot's meteoric transformation from club band to national sensation.
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Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard
Title: Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 20, 2011
Type: Movie
“Thirty Years After The Blizzard” DVD chronicles Ozzy’s years with Randy Rhoads features previously unseen footage of Ozzy and Randy filmed in 1981 & 1982; it incorporates rare archival photos and films; along with new and revelatory interviews with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Lemmy (Motorhead), Steve Vai, Nikki Sixx, Rob Halford, Zakk Wylde, Bill Ward and more.
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Randy Rhoads – Six String God
Title: Randy Rhoads – Six String God
Character: Himself - Guitar
Released: June 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Various recordings with legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, including: After Hours: Rochester, NY, 28th April 1981 & MTV Special 1981: MTV’s Best New Talent Award. Include The Palladium Theater: New York, NY, 2nd May 1981.After Hours: Rochester, NY, 28th April 1981 & MTV Special 1981: MTV’s Best New Talent Award. Include The Palladium Theater: New York, NY, 2nd May 1981.
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Title: Behind the Music
Character: Self
Released: August 17, 1997
Type: TV
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
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Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
Title: Ozzy Osbourne: After Hours
Character: Guitars
Released: April 28, 1981
Type: Movie
Ozzy Osbourne at "After Hours" Studio, Rochester, NY, USA 1-I Don't Know ("After Hours" 4-28-1981). 2-Crazy Train ("After Hours" 4-28-1981). 3-Mr.Crowley ("After Hours" 4-28-1981). 4-Ozzy Interview ("After Hours" 4-28-1981). 5-Suicide Solution ("After Hours" 4-28-1981). 6-Two On The Town. 7-Entertainment Tonight (Early 1982). 8-The Rock Report. 9-MTV Best New Talent Award for Randy (March 1982).