Randall William Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American guitarist. He was the co-founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, and the guitarist and co …

Mar 24, 2023 · On March 19, 1982, metal guitarist Randy Rhoads died in a horrific plane crash over Leesburg, Florida while on tour with Ozzy Osbourne.

Aug 1, 2025 · One tragedy in particular shaped Osbourne's time in the spotlight - the death of his close friend and musical partner, Randy Rhoads. In this article, we will examine the plane crash that killed …

Mar 19, 2022 · At Just 25 years of age at the time of his death – March 19, 1982, Randy Rhoads had already changed the face of heavy metal guitar forever. As a founding member of Quiet Riot, Randy …

Mar 19, 2025 · On this day in 1982, a reckless airplane joyride resulted in the loss of three people, including 25-year-old guitar virtuoso Randy Rhoads.

Nov 27, 2025 · Randy Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal and classical guitarist best known for co-founding Quiet Riot and for his brief, revolutionary tenure as the …

Randy Rhoads’ career was far too short – he died in a plane accident in 1982, at the age of 25 – but his precise, architectural, hyperspeed solos on Ozzy Osbourne’s "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley" helped …

Sep 16, 2008 · Randy Rhoads left an indelible mark on the history of rock guitar. His musicianship continues to inspire guitarists around the world, even though officially his recorded work only exists …

Randall William Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American guitarist. He was the co-founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, and the guitarist and co …

One of the greatest guitarists ever, Randy Rhoads gave us some of heavy metal’s most recognizable guitar riffs and influenced generations of guitar gods.