Frankie Banali

TWO DAYS … Quiet Riot drummer Johnny Kelly explains how he was brought in to fill in for Frankie Banali, “He wanted me to be the one doing it.”

“At that point, it was like ‘There’s no way Quiet Riot would do a show without Frankie Banali And then, two days before the Dallas show, Alex called and was like ‘Can you do the show?’ and I was like ‘What do you mean ‘Do the show’?’ (laughter) He was like ‘Frankie’s not going to be there. Can you cover?’

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QUIET RIOT … Carlos Cavazo says “They haven’t asked” regarding him rejoining the group and adds “Without Kevin DuBrow there is no Quiet Riot”

“The term Bang Your Head actually came from Randy Rhoads.“ — Carlos Cavazo “I don’t know what they did with their money, but I got money. I don’t have to work anymore, I can retire right now.” — Carlos Cavazo Metal Sludge — In a brand new video interview former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo talks in depth about some

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LEGAL SLUDGE … Quiet Riot says: “Please do NOT purchase the unauthorized illegal “reissue” of one of our past albums”, which is being re-released by Cleopatra Records

Metal Sludge — A new post on Facebook from Quiet Riot is telling fans: “Please do NOT purchase the unauthorized illegal “reissue” of one of our past albums.” The post is presumed to have been made by Regina Banali, the widow of the late Frankie Banali. The band’s full statement has been screen captured and can be seen at the

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STILL BANGIN’ HEADS … Quiet Riot announce 2022 tour dates celebrating the legacy of “Metal Health”

Metal Sludge — 80’s rock and heavy metal heroes Quiet Riot announce a string of 2022 tour dates to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the recording of their debut album “Metal Health.“ Quiet Riot remain busy with their classic era bassist Rudy S modalert online in the best USA pharmacy https://plasticsurgerycenters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-modalert.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore arzo, lead guitarist

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WRIGHT OR WRONG … Rudy Sarzo says he was asked to rejoin Quiet Riot shortly after Frankie Banali died

Sleazeroxx — In a recent interview with Metal Mike for the 80’s Glam Metalcast podcast, Sarzo spoke about rejoining Quiet Riot and the influence that his former bandmate Frankie Banali had on him. Banali passed away on August 20, 2020 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Sarzo indicated (as transcribed by the 80’s Glam Metalcast podcast): “It’s been in the

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FEEL THIS NOIZE … Sources say Rudy Sarzo is coming back to Quiet Riot!

Metal Sludge — Are you ready to Bang Your Head? Sources from the heart of Hollywood have told Metal Sludge that Rudy Sarzo is coming back to play bass in Quiet Riot. That’s the inside scoop and you heard it here first… buy methocarbamol online in the best USA pharmacy https://medilaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/png/buy-methocarbamol.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore Sarzo was a

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NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo says that “it’s stupid” for the band to continue without drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, died last August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. In September, QUIET RIOT announced that it would carry on touring following Frankie‘s

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