2010 QUIET RIOT Lineup Performs Live For The First Time; Video Available
December 2, 2010, 13 years ago
Footage from the debut performance of the 2010 QUIET RIOT lineup - now featuring vocalist Mark Huff (who succeeds late QR singer Kevin DuBrow, who died in 2007) - can be seen below.
In the clip the band run through Quiet Riot's classic 'Metal Health' at Grizzly Rose in Denver, Colorado on November 26th.
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.
