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Randy Rhoads' stolen guitar and amp have been returned to his family

By Sam Roche

Rhoads' first-ever guitar – a 1963 Harmony Rocket – and a rare prototype signature Marshall head have been recovered, the late guitarist's sister confirms

Ozzy Osbourne records the 'Blizzard of Ozz' album with guitarist Randy Rhoads (1956-1982) at Ridge Farm Studio in West Sussex, England in May 1980.

Ozzy Osbourne is “so happy that Randy's genius is finally being recognized” by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Richard Bienstock

The legendary guitarist will receive the Musical Excellence Award at this year’s ceremony

Photo of Randy RHOADS; playing Gibson Les Paul guitar, performing live onstage with Ozzy Osbourne

Randy Rhoads to receive Musical Excellence Award at 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

By Richard Bienstock

Other inductees this year include the Foo Fighters, the Go-Go’s, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren, Jay-Z and Carole King

New Randy Rhoads book celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist

By Matt Owen

The 280-page Ross Halfin tome features an array of unseen images and features, as well as an exclusive introduction and epilogue penned by Osbourne and Tom Morello

Randy Rhoads: "I started tuning up and Ozzy said, 'You've got the gig.' I didn't even get to play!"

By John Stix

The late guitar legend talks learning through teaching and his early days with Ozzy Osbourne in this classic Guitar World interview from 1982

The greatest Guitar World magazine covers of all time… revealed!

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jeff Kitts, Damian Fanelli

#GuitarWorld40: Here’s what you voted the best Guitar World covers ever

Randy Rhoads performs live with Ozzy Osbourne

Learn Randy Rhoads' warm-up exercises and more in this complete 1982 guitar clinic

By Andy Aledort

The Ozzy Osbourne guitarist himself teaches technique and the Crazy Train solo

Jackson Custom Shop celebrates its 40th anniversary with some truly over-the-top creations

By Richard Bienstock

Twenty-seven-fret Vs, limited edition artist models, multi-scale basses and an outrageous Jackson/Charvel double neck that has to be seen to be believed

Ozzy Osbourne offers $25,000 reward for information about stolen Randy Rhoads guitar gear

By Richard Bienstock

Rhoads' first-ever electric guitar and various amps taken

How to tap like Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and Reb Beach

By Martin Goulding

Learn some tapping licks in the styles of three of the technique’s most celebrated practitioners

Randy Rhoads-Style Melodic Tapping Exercise Using Common Tones

By Richard Rossicone

Not only will this exercise get your fingers moving, but it will get your brain moving too.

Watch Some Amazing Footage of 22-Year-Old Randy Rhoads Soloing in 1979

By Jonathan Graham

Some rare footage of a young, pre-Ozzy Randy Rhoads in action.

A Guide to Randy Rhoads' Acoustic Techniques and Riffs

By Dale Turner

Take a look at Randy Rhoads' classically influenced acoustic guitar work.

Randy Rhoads' Scales, Blues Licks and Daring Chromatic Maneuvers

By Tom Kolb

Learn the scales, blues licks and daring chromatic maneuvers of Ozzy's late, great axman.

Adrian Galysh Recalls Extraordinary Story About Randy Rhoads

By Richard Bienstock

The Guitar World instructor experiences a full-circle moment with one of his idols.

Doug Aldrich Master Class: 10 Steps to Monster Chops, Part II

By Doug Aldrich and Andy Aledort

Guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich offers a slew of exciting and inspiring licks and technical exercises to help you become the player you aspire to be.