Musicians & Composers · 21st Century
Randy Rhoads’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Randy Rhoads, Unknown
Who Was Randy Rhoads?
Randall William Rhoads was an American guitarist. He was the co-founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, and the guitarist and co-songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne's first two solo albums Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981). Rhoads was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Randy Rhoads's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Randy Rhoads died instantly in a 1982 plane crash. No last words were recorded or possible given the sudden nature of the accident; the quoted phrase is fabricated.
Sources
- archive NTSB accident report (1982)
- biography Biographies of Randy Rhoads
Legacy
Randy Rhoads's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Randy Rhoads’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Randy Rhoads die?
Randy Rhoads died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Randy Rhoads’s last words documented?
Randy Rhoads died instantly in a 1982 plane crash. No last words were recorded or possible given the sudden nature of the accident; the quoted phrase is fabricated.