Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon

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Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon

2022

1h 25m

Biography

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Music

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Randy Rhoads, the legendary guitarist known for his unmatchable guitar riffs, re-shaped rock'n'roll as the lead guitarist for Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. After forming Quiet Riot with bandmates Kelly Garni, Drew Forsyth, and Kevin DuBrow in the 70s, the band quickly became one of the most popular acts in the Los Angeles club circuit. However, their music failed to land them a legitimate record deal. After playing with Quiet Riot for over 10 years, Randy received an opportunity to be the lead guitarist for former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne. Randy played with Ozzy for a few short years, recording legendary songs such as Crazy Train, which includes Randy's groundbreaking guitar solo. After touring with Ozzy in the early 80s, Randy was tragically killed in a plane crash on March 19, 1982 at the young age of 25. His body died that day, but his soul and music live on forever.

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

Rhoads comes off as a pleasant guy... and a genuine ax savant who died with a lot more music in him.

May 5, 2022

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

Relis follows Rhoads and Riot in a matter-of-fact, A-to-B fashion.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 4, 2023

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Tony Asankomah

GhMovieFreak

Despite its minor issues, Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon is a truly captivating documentary that is sure to delight fans of rock music.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 2, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A touching documentary.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 30, 2023

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Roger Catlin

rogercatlin.com

Rhoads deserved better in life and in film, as this one was cobbled together from second hand interview tapes, smudgy concert video and a lot of still pictures.

Mar 17, 2023

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Bill Arceneaux

Moviegoing with Bill

This documentary isn't the best about the best, but it is a fine monument to man and music.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 15, 2023

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Jerry M

Not only a great doc covering the skyrocket career of young talent, but also a glimpse into the burgeoning 80s metal scene.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/09/23

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zane b

I don't know how great the documentary itself was, but the underground footage and historical background is definitely worth a watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

It was the music documentary I've been waiting for my whole life! Finally someone has done Saint Randy Rhoads right :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Andy R

Incredible look at the early years of a guitar icon, Randy Rhoads will never be forgotten.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/22

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Audience Member

Finally a proper documentary about Randy Rhoads. Some great stories in there with some insight about the formative years and the amazing first meeting with Ozzy and sadly the awful tragedy. Highly recommended for Rock fans and beyond!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Even though this video is unauthorized, I could not help watch it on this all time A leaguer and Hall of Famer. It gives you insight into the genius of Randy Rhoads, who along with Bob Daisley wrote exceptional timeless classics and formed one of the greatest bands of all-time: Blizzard of Ozz. Randy in his short time, changed the metal landscape infusing classical guitar playing with metal. And it culminated in arguably the greatest rock album ever written, Diary of a Madman.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Randy Rhoads, the legendary guitarist known for his unmatchable guitar riffs, re-shaped rock'n'roll as the lead guitarist for Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. After forming Quiet Riot with bandmates Kelly Garni, Drew Forsyth, and Kevin DuBrow in the 70s, the band quickly became one of the most popular acts in the Los Angeles club circuit. However, their music failed to land them a legitimate record deal. After playing with Quiet Riot for over 10 years, Randy received an opportunity to be the lead guitarist for former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne. Randy played with Ozzy for a few short years, recording legendary songs such as Crazy Train, which includes Randy's groundbreaking guitar solo. After touring with Ozzy in the early 80s, Randy was tragically killed in a plane crash on March 19, 1982 at the young age of 25. His body died that day, but his soul and music live on forever.

Director: Andre Relis
Producer: Andre Relis, Jessica Bennett
Screenwriter: Mike Bruining
Distributor: VMI Worldwide
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2022
Runtime: 1h 25m

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