A book commemorating the life and brief-but-brilliant career of guitarist Randy Rhoads will be allowed to go forward after a judge sided with the publisher in a court case brought by Rhoads' family.
Last night, an all-star collection of metal musicians paid tribute to Randy Rhoads.
An all-star lineup will remember one of rock's most memorable guitarists on the upcoming album 'Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute.'
One of rock's enduring mysteries unfolded on March 19, 1982, as 25-year-old Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads -- despite having a reported fear of flying -- perished in a fiery crash at Leesburg, Florida, after a joy ride in a Beechcraft Bonanza.
Randy Rhoads was a phenomenal musician whose skill reduced many budding guitarists to tears of frustration, but even he could be intimidated on occasion. According to Rhoads biographer Andrew Klein, one of those occasions included the first time he watched Eddie Van Halen perform.