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Randy Rhoads

photo credit: Mark "Weissguy" Weiss

Active

1970s - 1980s

Born

December 6, 1956 in Santa Monica, CA

Died

March 19, 1982 in Leesburg, FL

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Hard Rock Heavy Metal Neo-Classical Metal

Also Known As

Randall William Rhoads

Member Of

Quiet Riot

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