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QUIET RIOT Drummer FRANKIE BANALI: NAMM Photos Posted Online

January 24, 2008

QUIET RIOT drummer Franke Banali has posted a selection of photos taken at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Check out the pictures at this location.

Banali recently released a statement in which he revealed he was approached to audition singers for QUIET RIOT to replace the late Kevin DuBrow. Banali wrote, "Let me make this very simple and perfectly clear. While I am still actively involved in the business interest of QUIET RIOT and will continue in that capacity, I reject any and all suggestions to have QUIET RIOT continue as a live performing entity." The drummer went on to say, "My friendship, love and respect for Kevin Dubrow as well as my personal love and affection for Kevin's mother and his family makes it inconceivable for me to ever entertain any ovation to reform or to continue QUIET RIOT. Kevin was too important to go on without him. It would also be a disrespect to the fans who have supported QUIET RIOT for nearly 25 years." Frankie thanked all of the band's followers and noted that he is grateful for every moment, adding, "The only regret that I have is the loss of Kevin. May he rest in peace."

DuBrow died in late November of an accidental cocaine overdose. He was 52 years old.

QUIET RIOT was perhaps best known for its 1983 cover of "Cum on Feel the Noize". The song, featuring Dubrow's powerful, gravelly voice, appeared on the band's album "Metal Health" — which was the first by a metal band to reach No. 1 on the Billboard chart.

DuBrow recorded a solo album in 2004, "In for the Kill", and the band's last studio CD, "Rehab", came out in October 2006.

QUIET RIOT's Rocklahoma press conference (July 2007):

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