Randy Rhoads Statue Petition Gaining Momentum in Burbank

Fans Campaign to Build Life-Size Randy Rhoads Statue in His Burbank Hometown

The Randy Rhoads Memorial Project aims to raise up to $250,000 for a bronze tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist in Stough Canyon Park.

Marcus J. Delany

Apr 1, 2026, 9:23 PM PT · 2 min read

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THE RUNDOWN

Bill Lonero founded the Randy Rhoads Memorial Project for a hometown tribute.
The proposed statue would stand in Burbank's Stough Canyon Park.
The project's estimated budget is between $200,000 and $250,000.
Randy’s sister, Kathy Rhoads D'Argenzio, officially supports the memorial effort.
A petition for the statue has already surpassed 3,500 signatures.

The legacy of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads may soon be set in stone. The Randy Rhoads Memorial Project, founded by musician Bill Lonero, is actively petitioning to erect a life-sized bronze statue of the late icon in Stough Canyon Park. Located in Rhoads’ hometown of Burbank, California, the park sits just a short distance from where the musician lived and taught guitar before his tragic passing in 1982.

The ambitious project has the official blessing of the Rhoads family. Kathy Rhoads D'Argenzio, Randy’s sister, has voiced her full support for the memorial. Lonero told Loudwire that the goal is to create a permanent space where fans can pay their respects and celebrate the man who changed the face of rock guitar. The project organizers are currently coordinating with the Burbank Parks and Recreation Department regarding the proposed site.

Randy Rhoads JS20-3 — Photo: Eugene Zelenko / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Building a permanent monument comes with a significant price tag, with estimated costs ranging from $200,000 to $250,000. Organizers plan to fund the endeavor through a mix of global crowdfunding and corporate sponsorships. Public momentum is already building, as the official petition for the statue has gathered more than 3,500 signatures from fans eager to honor the former Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot guitarist.