Nobody who grew up in the 80's will come out in favor of Randy Rhoads?
Maybe he's not Clapton, true, but go out and listen to "Mr. Crowley" and have some fun.
How in hell's name did I forget him? He was a cooler, looser version of Yngwie, with an actual singer (what's-his-name-again) at the helm. RR died far too soon.