Randy Rhoads

He also shares his favorite solos and what songs first inspired him to play guitar.

39 years ago this weekend, Ozzy Osbourne played his second Civic Center show in Portland, Maine. This time around was without his very close friend and music partner, guitarist Randy Rhoads.

Ozzy believes his former bandmate is "getting his due."

Late guitarist’s equipment — including his first-ever guitar — stolen from his mom’s music school.

37 years ago today, Ozzy Osbourne played his second show at the Civic Center. This time missing his very close friend and music partner, guitarist Randy Rhoads.

It’s very cool that Portland had a chance to see Ozzy and Randy together on August 5, 1981.

Randy Rhoads learned to play guitar at the Musonia School of Music (founded by his mother and still run by the Rhoads family) and they need financial help.

35 years ago this week, we were shocked by the news of one of rock’s biggest tragedies. I remember the heavy cloud of sadness walking the halls of Cony High School when we got word that this young musical wizard was gone...we were just becoming familiar with his fresh high-speed melodies.

34 years ago this week, we were shocked by the news of one of rock’s biggest tragedies.

Ozzy Osbourne's 25-year-old guitarist was killed in a fiery plane crash, despite having a reported fear of flying.

33 years ago today, we were shocked by the news of one of rock's biggest tragedies. Despite his reported fear of flying, 25 year old Ozzy guitarist Randy Rhoads was killed along with two others in a plane crash at Leesburg, Florida after a joyride.