Randy Rhoads

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  • Year:
    2021
  • Inducted by:
    Tom Morello
  • Category:
    Musical Excellence
Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads

One of the greatest guitarists ever, Randy Rhoads gave us some of heavy metal's most recognizable guitar riffs and influenced generations of guitar gods. 

Randy Rhoads

2021

Tom Morello

Randy Rhoads is my favorite guitarist of all time. A peerless talent, he fused timeless riffs and solos of ingenious beauty and emotional fire. In his all-too-brief career, he created a catalog that has thrilled and inspired generations of musicians and hard-rock fans. He melded compositional genius and raw intuition in a way that is unique in the annals of electric guitar playing. He was a member of Quiet Riot, a heavy-metal band he cofounded in California. Then, as the gunslinger sideman, he revived Ozzy Osbourne’s career. His playing created a sonic landscape previously not in existence; he expanded the art form of rock and metal playing exponentially. His entire career was defined by inspired musical excellence. When I was a young guitarist practicing eight hours a day, a Randy Rhoads poster hung on my wall.

Cover of the 2021 Induction Program Book
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