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Francesco Felice Banali (November 14, 1951 – August 20, 2020) [1] was an American rock drummer, most widely known for his work with heavy metal band Quiet Riot.His signature tone and iconic drum intros first became famous on their album Metal Health, which was the first metal album to hit number one on the Billboard charts and ushered in the 80's metal band era.
The rock veteran was diagnosed in April 2019 and given only six months to live, but he fought hard, even returning to his drum kit for a triumphant comeback show at the Whisky a Go Go in October ...
Frankie Banali, the longtime Quiet Riot drummer who helped transform the little-known band into a 1980s heavy-metal juggernaut with his infectious beats, has died at the age of 68. During the mid ...
The group released the album Metal Health in early 1983, and achieved massive success. The group's cover of Slade's “Cum On Feel The Noize” and “Metal Health (Bang Your Head)” were giant ...
In an email to Spain's The Metal Circus, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali wrote: "I can't even find the words to say. Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow." [19] DuBrow was buried at Pacific View Cemetery in Corona del Mar, California next to his stepfather Harold Mandell. A ...
Name Age Date Location of death Cause of death Lexii Alijai: 21: January 1, 2020: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.: Fentanyl and ethanol overdose [1] [2]: Marty Grebb The Buckinghams
Quiet Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in Los Angeles in 1973 [1] by guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni.. The original lineup featured Rhoads and Garni with lead vocalist Kevin DuBrow and drummer Drew Forsyth, though that version of the band was mired in turmoil that would eventually see Garni fired for making death threats towards DuBrow. [2]
The classic Metal Health lineup of Quiet Riot in 2002, left to right: Kevin DuBrow, Rudy Sarzo, Frankie Banali and Carlos Cavazo. Quiet Riot is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in May 1975, the group originally included vocalist Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Kelly Garni and drummer Drew Forsyth. The current lineup features bassist Rudy Sarzo ...