Randy Rhoads Memorial Statue Project Launched

By Keavin Wiggins | Published: Apr 04, 2026 3:12 PM EDT

An online petition has been launched by the Randy Rhoads Memorial Project to have the city of Burbank, Ca erect a statue honoring the late legendary guitarist.

Organizers shared theses reasons why they selected Burbank to honor Rhoads. "Although he was born in Santa Monica, he spent his entire life in Burbank, California, a community that shaped both his personal journey and his rise to legendary status.

"Burbank is not just where Randy lived, it's where he grew, where he taught, where he inspired, and where his legacy truly began. Honoring him there is more than appropriate, it's personal. It's meaningful. It's home.

"If there is any place in the world that deserves to celebrate Randy Rhoads and preserve his legacy for future generations, it is the city of Burbank. Now is the time to make that recognition permanent."

Randy Rhoads Memorial Project mastermind Bill Lonero launched the petition just two weeks ago and at press time it has already amassed over 4000 signatures and received major endorsements including from Randy's sister Kathy Rhoads D'Argenzio, Randy's former bandmate in Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard of Ozz band Bob Daisley, his childhood friend and Quiet Riot bandmate Kelly Garni, and legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower.

Fans can find out more about the project and sign the petition here