Randy Rhoads
Randy Rhoads was an influential American guitarist best known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne in the early 1980s, where his virtuosic guitar playing and classical influences helped redefine heavy metal. Rhoads joined Osbourne's band after the singer's departure from Black Sabbath, contributing significantly to the success of iconic albums such as 'Blizzard of Ozz' and 'Diary of a Madman' before his untimely death in 1982 at the age of 25 in a plane crash. His innovative style and technical prowess have made him a legendary figure in rock music.
Born on Dec 06, 1956 (68 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Randy Rhoads contributed the riff for 'Crazy Train' before his tragic death.
8
Lithuania:
Randy Rhoads was honored during the concert with a tribute from his sister.
9
Greece:
Randy Rhoads is remembered as a talented guitarist whose death marked a turning point in Ozzy Osbourne's career.
7
Iceland:
Randy Rhoads is remembered as a guitar hero who tragically died at a young age in a plane crash.
8
Ireland:
Tragedy struck in 1982 when Randy Rhoads, Osbourne's lead guitarist, went for a joyride in a plane that crashed, killing everyone on board.
5
India:
Randy Rhoads brought a neoclassical brilliance to Ozzy Osbourne's music before his tragic death in a plane crash.
7
United Kingdom:
Rhoads, who died in 1982, helped reinvent Ozzy – something his employer has always acknowledged.
8
Slovakia:
Randy Rhoads was one of the guitarists who helped Ozzy Osbourne remain relevant and interesting throughout his career.
7
Finland:
Randy Rhoads recorded the Blizzard of Ozz album with Ozzy Osbourne, significantly impacting heavy metal.
8
United Kingdom:
Randy Rhoads was a gifted guitarist and songwriter who played in Ozzy Osbourne's band, The Blizzard of Ozz.
8