“Ozzy said, ‘Are you crazy? You’re a rock star. You could buy your own college by the time you’re done if you keep doing this!’” Just before his passing, Randy Rhoads was ready to leave the rock star life behind – and go back to school
Janelle Borg
created: Aug. 15, 2025, 2:11 p.m. | updated: Aug. 20, 2025, 9:37 a.m.
In his tragically short yet impactful life, Randy Rhoads managed to build a legacy that continues to impact electric guitar players around the world to this very day.
Yet, it's not a well-known fact that, toward the end of his life, Rhoads was more than ready to leave the rock star life behind and embark on a new – and more low-key – chapter.
Ozzy Listening to Lost Randy Rhoads Solo - YouTube Watch On“Ozzy said to him, ‘Are you crazy?
You’re a rock star.’ Randy said, ‘That’s just not what I want right now.
In recent Randy Rhoads news, his Quiet Riot Les Paul – which features on the back cover of their debut record – expected to sell for up to $200,000 at auction.
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