QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali Talks About Third Anniversary Of Passing Of Kevin DuBrow
November 27, 2010, 13 years ago
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali was interviewed by Groovey TV recently in Denver, CO and he spoke about the current incarnation of the band and the third anniversary (November 25th) of the death of singer Kevin DuBrow. Banali says "that the grieving process still continues today." Check out the chat below:
After the tragic passing of Kevin DuBrow, many figured that the band was over. But while going through the vaults of vintage video material for an upcoming documentary of the band's history, the spark was reignited once more for drummer Frankie Banali to kick QR back in gear. The easy part was filling the guitar and bass slots - as former members Chuck Wright (bass) and Alex Grossi (guitar) promptly signed on. However, having to fill DuBrow's large shoes was no small task.
A longtime fan of heavy metal, singer Mark Huff came to Banali's attention while fronting a California-based VAN HALEN tribute band (that focused on the SAMMY HAGAR era). A true Cinderella story, Huff auditioned via a cattle call audition, promptly blew Banali away, and got the gig. After getting the blessing from DuBrow's mother to carry on with Quiet Riot (and to celebrate her son's music), the group was ready to rock once more.
