Randy Rhoads was an extraordinary guitarist from the 1980's who was tragically killed just as his talents and fame ascended. Most famous for helping to launch Ozzy Osbourne's solo career, his brief catalogue of music continues to influence guitar players to this day. His dedication to his instrument, modest nature and perfect rock star looks have contributed to an ongoing legend decades after his death.
Here is a collection of resources and references to learn more about Randy Rhoads.
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BigJim
Oct 12, 2006 @ 3:09 pm | delete
- Nice lens on a great guitar player. i wanted to invite you to join the classic rock group. thanks.
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aroderick
Jun 22, 2006 @ 11:03 pm | delete
- My comment is that I drove past Musonia last month for the first time while in SoCal on business. While I didn't go inside, it was neat to see how it's just off a very busy street that leads into a quiet neighborhood. A nice contrast.
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Randy Rhoads on the Web
Here are the best and most informative websites on Randy Rhoads.
- randyrhoads.tk - Approved Discussion List
- This multi-subject discussion board, approved by the Rhoads family, is THE meeting place for Rhoads fanatics from around the world. Embedded in the threads is a wealth of information from RR experts and it contains occasional posts from his former Quiet Riot bandmates and others who knew him.
- Randy Rhoads Wikipedia Entry
- The wikipedia entry for Randy Rhoads. Keep in mind that the entry is editable if you have some information to add you think important.
- Randy Rhoads Image Gallery
- Probably the most definitive collection of images of Randy Rhoads available.
- Diary of an Axeman
- Great website with lots of resources including images, wallpaper and video (many of which are linked below through youtube.com). Unfortunately, a great selection of tabs is taken down based on a music industry crackdown.
- Randy Rhoads Club Gallery - Japanese Randy Cartoons
- Not everyone likes this but I find these comics created by Japanese fan Getsurou endearing and oddly funny.
- The Day the Music Died
- This includes a nice listing of all tour dates and recordings.
Randy Rhoads on Video (youtube.com)
Because Randy died just as he was becoming famous and videotaping was more cumbersome than today, very little video exists. Here's some highlights of Randy on video.
- After Hours - I Don't Know
- After Hours performance from 1981.
- After Hours - Suicide Solution
- After Hours performance from 1981.
- After Hours - Mr. Crowley
- After Hours performance from 1981.
- After Hours - Crazy Train
- After Hours performance from 1981.
- Entertainment Tonight Clip - Diary Tour 1981
- Great clip from 1981 Entertainment Tonight piece including great onstage clips from the Diary tour and Flying High Again. Nice clip of Ozzy picking up Randy.
- Sound Check Footage from Texas
- A brief clip of Randy soundchecking. This footage has been enhanced by Des, a moderator at the rr.tk website.
- Two on the Town - Ozzy/Pre-Diary Tour TV Piece
- A local TV segment on Ozzy prior to the Diary tour with footage from what looks like pre-tour rehearsals. Only bits of Randy footage but a weird Ozzy interview there and a brief look at the model for the castle stage set.
- Guitar Player Award, 1982
- MTV footage of Randy receiving the Guitar Player magazine's 1981 Best New Talent award. This holds one of the very few actual interviews with Randy.
Randy Rhoads Flickr Images
March 19th Anniversary
Randy Rhoads died on March 19th, 1982. More than two decades later fans joined by Rhoads family members gather on that day at his final resting place at the Mountain View Cemetery in San Bernardino.It's surprising to some that a young guitar player who only recorded some 20 widely released songs still stokes enough interest to draw many fans every year, some from around the world. These fans are also a mix of old stalwarts or younger fans who were born years after he died.
Flowers come from around the world including Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne and a yearly project from Japan to construct flowers in the shape of one of his guitars.
March 19th, 2007 will mark the 25th Anniversary of his tragic passing. Make your reservations to join the remembrance.
Distinctive Guitars
Randy Rhoads' distinctive guitars have become a part of his indelible image. These included an off-white Les Paul Custom (which are not highly sought in the aftermarket as the Randy Rhoads Les Paul), a polka-dotted Flying V custom built by Karl Sandoval and the distinctive offset V built by Grover Jackson which Randy designed. He used two, a white pinstripe and a black with gold hardware.Most recently, the white offset V was placed on display at the CSU Northridge Library as part of a guitar exhibit.
Google News on Randy Rhoads
Randy Rhoads on Amazon
Here some Randy Rhoads products on Amazon.
Randy Rhoads on the Map
Randy Rhoads Ebay Offerings
Be careful, charlatan's abound and some of the items said to be "Rhoads" related are simply not. Check randyrhoads.tk's "RR Ebay Items" for comments on recurring scams for things like autographs or authentic picks.
