Randy Rhoads, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Randy Rhoads

American guitarist

Date of Birth: 06-Dec-1956

Place of Birth: Santa Monica, California, United States

Date of Death: 19-Mar-1982

Profession: musician, guitarist, classical guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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.
Rhoads is included in several "Greatest Guitarist" lists.