Randy Rhoads

About

Heavy metal guitarist who performed with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot and who was a major influence on neo-classical metal.

Before Fame

He taught his best friend how to play bass and then immediately formed a band, The Whore. He got his B.A. in music at UCLA.

Trivia

He was the original guitarist in the Ozzy Osbourne band, but Jake E. Lee replaced him.

Family Life

His mother is Delores Rhoads.

Associated With

Rhoads and Kevin DuBrow co-founded Quiet Riot.