Johnny Kelly

August 13, 2023

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?’ I was like ‘Yeah, sure’.” — Johnny Kelly Metal Sludge — Quiet Riot drummer Johnny[…]

March 28, 2023

FEELING THE NOIZE … Quiet Riot celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Metal Health’ with Whisky concert

“This show was deeply emotional with Kevin’s mother and Frankie’s wife, Regina, both there.” – Rudy Sarzo LOS ANGELES – Forty years of glam metal goes by in a flash of pyro, a crash of a drum cymbal, a blink of heavy mascara – if you’re having fun, that is. So Quiet Riot is doing just that. It’s been 40 years since “Metal Health” went No. 1 — arguably the most important rock record since[…]

June 7, 2022

MORE RIOT THAN QUIET – Rudy Sarzo returns for Quiet Riot at Whisky, while Blackboard Jungle celebrates annual reunion at Viper

HOLLYWOOD — Just 37 years after leaving Quiet Riot during the height of the pioneering pop metal band’s prime, Rudy Sarzo made his grand return Saturday at the famed Whisky before an overflow crowd of more than 400. Arguably among Rock’s greatest bass players ever, Sarzo is 71 but has kept in shape and still has the licks to bring super hits “Bang Your Head” and “Cum on Feel The Noize” to life. The Whisky[…]

January 25, 2022

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 Sarzo, lead guitarist and 18 year veteran of the group Alex Grossi, lead vocalist Jizzy Pearl (Love/Hate) and Banali’s hand-picked replacement Johnny Kelly (Type O’ Negative). Even after the tragic loss of legendary[…]

October 27, 2021

SOONER THAN LATER … Rudy Sarzo set to return to Quiet Riot earlier than expected

Metal Sludge — As first reported by Metal Sludge back on July 29th 2021, Rudy Sarzo was returning to Quiet Riot, but it appears that Sarzo will be back in the mix sooner than expected. Our article “FEEL THIS NOIZE … Sources say Rudy Sarzo is coming back to Quiet Riot!” was the first outlet to break the story that current bassist Chuck Wright was going to be replaced by the band’s classic era bassist[…]

September 17, 2021

2022 … Quiet Riot issue Press Release and New Photo featuring Rudy Sarzo

Metal Sludge — Quiet Riot have issued a new press release and photo featuring Rudy Sarzo. Metal Sludge was first to break the news back on July 29th 2021 that bassist Sarzo was in fact returning to Quiet Riot. As most know, Sarzo was a classic era member who was in the band during their peak in 1982-1985 with lead vocalist Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and Frankie Banali (drums). He also had various tenures[…]