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. His spirit was palpable at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show, Back to the Beginning, while the Prince of Darkness remained grateful for what Rhoads and his playing did for his solo career.
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.
