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Randall William “Randy” Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American heavy metal guitarist who is best known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. Despite his short career, he is cited as an influence by many contemporary heavy metal guitarists. A devoted student of classical guitar, Rhoads often combined his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. While on tour with Ozzy Osbourne, he would often seek out classical guitar tutors for lessons.
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Biography
Early life
Rhoads was born on December 6, 1956 at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California. He was the youngest of three children. His older brother, Doug, is a drummer who goes by the name of Kelle Rhoads. His sister’s name is Kathy.
When Randy was 17 months old, his father, William Arthur Rhoads, left his mother, Delores Rhoads, and the three children. Mrs. Rhoads has owned and operated the Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood, California since 1949. Rhoads started playing guitar at age 7 on his grandfather’s old Gibson “Army-Navy” classical acoustic guitar. According to Rhoads’s mother, he learned to play folk guitar, which was a popular way to learn guitar at the time, although he did not take lessons for very long. Rhoads was always evolving toward a hard rock/metal lead guitar style, but he was heavily influenced by classical music as well. This can be heard on tracks like “Dee” (an instrumental he named for his mother Delores), “Mr. Crowley”, “Diary of a Madman”, “Crazy Train” and “Revelation (Mother Earth).
Contents
Biography
Early life
Rhoads was born on December 6, 1956 at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California. He was the youngest of three children. His older brother, Doug, is a drummer who goes by the name of Kelle Rhoads. His sister’s name is Kathy.
When Randy was 17 months old, his father, William Arthur Rhoads, left his mother, Delores Rhoads, and the three children. Mrs. Rhoads has owned and operated the Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood, California since 1949. Rhoads started playing guitar at age 7 on his grandfather’s old Gibson “Army-Navy” classical acoustic guitar. According to Rhoads’s mother, he learned to play folk guitar, which was a popular way to learn guitar at the time, although he did not take lessons for very long. Rhoads was always evolving toward a hard rock/metal lead guitar style, but he was heavily influenced by classical music as well. This can be heard on tracks like “Dee” (an instrumental he named for his mother Delores), “Mr. Crowley”, “Diary of a Madman”, “Crazy Train” and “Revelation (Mother Earth).
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rafael_freitas wrote:
85th ??? come on Rolling Stone...
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pribongiovi wrote:
legend 2 love you randy <3
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Neue_regel_ wrote:
legend
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mora4ev wrote:
Greatest guitar. No more word...
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SLivik wrote:
R.I.P.
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LLOLLxx wrote:
Rock In Peace!
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Simple_rock_xD wrote:
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kooshy13 wrote:
the best simply :)
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xRockNRollGirlx wrote:
happy birthday Randy!!! Miss you always :'(
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italotoffolo wrote:
Mr. Crowley
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RafaelSky wrote:
Iommi and Rhoads were the best Ozzy's partners, easily. And Randy was his best solo guitarist, is obvious.
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eddyrockbass wrote:
My favourite guitarist EVER! [2]
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xRockNRollGirlx wrote:
My favourite guitarist EVER! \m/
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Zochy wrote:
GOD!
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HelterSuicide wrote:
<3
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Gabereq wrote:
R.I.P Randy
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mynameisjoehann wrote:
so sad he died he could have been one of the best
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Tiinulja wrote:
R.I.P. Randy 4ever in my heart!
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MMorek wrote:
The best! Rest in peace Randy :)
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Ozz-brain wrote:
Gitarzysta Wszechczasow... Randy, I love You for ever.
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