QUIET RIOT is a rock n roll phenomenon famously known as the first heavy metal band to reach #1 on the Billboard magazine pop chart with their 1983 smash album Metal Health. The band’s origin dates back to 1980 when Kevin DuBrow started a new band under his name, later transitioning to QUIET RIOT with members like Frankie Banali, Carlos Cavazo, and Chuck Wright. Their breakthrough album, propelled by hits like “Metal Health” and a fiery cover of Slade’s “Cum on Feel the Noize,” topped the U.S. charts and achieved platinum status five times over.
Frankie Banali has been a pivotal member of QUIET RIOT since 1982, contributing to every QUIET RIOT release from Metal Health to Rehab in 2006. Following the passing of Kevin DuBrow, Frankie, supported by DuBrow’s family, chose to continue the band’s musical journey alongside Chuck Wright and guitarist Alex Grossi. Together, they are promoting their latest album, Hollywood Cowboys, featuring vocalist James Durbin, keeping the spirit and essence of QUIET RIOT alive.