Birthdate: December 6, 1956
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Santa Monica
Died: March 19, 1982
Randall William Rhoads was a highly influential American guitarist recognized for his significant contributions to heavy metal music. He collaborated with bands such as Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne, blending classical guitar techniques with heavy metal elements to create a groundbreaking neoclassical metal sub-genre. Rhoads notably excelled as the lead guitarist on Osbourne’s solo projects, leaving his mark on classics like “Crazy Train.” His innovative guitar soloing techniques, like two-handed tapping and tremolo bar dive bombs, helped establish him as a pivotal figure in the history of metal music.
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