Delores Rhoads, mother of the late guitar phenom Randy Rhoads and owner of Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood, California turns 90 this month on March 30.
TMD has learned that she has been battling a serious bout of bronchitis but is reportedly in ‘good spirits’.
Randy’s mom is officially ‘retired’ from teaching these days and is adjusting to the change.
In 2006, She has added $20,000 to the scholarship endowment she established more than 10 years ago at Cal State Northridge as a tribute to her son.
The endowment, now worth in excess of $45,000, supports scholarships for talented guitar students with financial need. The Randy Rhoads Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by CSUN’s Department of Music.
“The Randy Rhoads endowment has provided scholarship funds to more than 30 students. Many of these students have been able to continue their education, some even pursuing a master’s degree in performance,” notes music professor Ron Purcell.
“As a music teacher for more than half a century, Delores Rhoads attends the auditions and overhears the performances,” Purcell adds. “Both talent and financial need are the two criteria she and the guitar faculty use in making their final selections. The students are awed by her presence and are inspired to do their best. The endowment continues to grow, as does her legacy.”
TMD salutes one of the most unsung people in music! Dee, you truly inspire us all.