’80s Rock Icon\u2019s Legendary Guitar Just Sold for an Eye-Popping Amount<\/a> originally appeared on Parade<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n Iconic Quiet Riot and Blizzard of Ozz<\/a> guitarist Randy Rhoads’<\/a> legendary 1974 Gibson Les Paul guitar sold for an eyewatering amount at an auction on August 9, 2025, more than 40 years after his death.<\/p>\n The black guitar, which was famously featured on the back cover of Quiet Riot’s 1977 debut album, “features a maple top on a mahogany body, with a mahogany neck and Indian rosewood fretboard,” according to Gotta Have Rock and Roll<\/a> auction house. It was also used to perform on stage, and “shows heavy wear from extensive stage use.”<\/p>\n The guitar was inspected and authenticated by Rhoads’ fianc\u00e9e, Jodi Raskin, who provided a letter of authenticity for the memorabilia. No other guitars belonging to the legendary rocker have been auctioned off, so it’s no wonder the piece of music history fetched a high price. Bidding on the instrument began at $50,000 on July 23. 2025, and ended at a staggering $160,000 when the auction closed on August 9.<\/p>\n Randy Rhoads Performing In Concert With The Blizzard Of OzzGetty<\/p>\n The musician cofounded Quiet Riot in 1973 alongside bassist Kelly Garni and vocalist Kevin DuBrow. He went on to join Ozzy Osbourne’s band<\/a>, then called Blizzard of Ozz, in 1980. Together, the group released infamous hits “Mr. Crowley” and “Crazy Train.”<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac <\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n Rhoads was on tour with Osbourne when he tragically died in a plane crash on March 19, 1982. He was just 25 years old at the time. Osbourne paid tribute to his collaborator just months before his own death<\/a> on the 43rd anniversary of Rhoads’, writing<\/a>, “Randy Rhoads was quite possibly the best composer & musician that I have ever met in my life.”<\/p>\n Related: Iman Shares Touching Final Birthday Card From Late Husband David Bowie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n “He came into my life like a bolt of lightning, and as such, he was gone again,” he continued. “I consider myself one of the luckiest men alive to have not only met him but also I had the great honor of being able to work with him. I will cherish the time I spent with him till the day I die. LONG LIVE RANDY RHOADS.”<\/p>\n Osbourne died<\/a> four months later on July 22, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n