# Frankie Banali
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frankie banali (November 14, 1951 – August 20, 2020) was an American rock drummer, most widely known for his work with multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot. His signature tone and iconic drum intros first became famous on their album "Metal Health" which was the first metal album to hit number one on the Billboard charts and ushered in the 80's metal band era. He had been the band's manager since 1993.
Decibel Geek Times - Ep587
We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times!
Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases!
Artists lost t…
Decibel Geek Podcast - Decibel Geek Times - Ep587
We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times!
Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases!
Artists lost t…
Terry Hodges: Without Flames, It's Lame
They say never meet your heroes but when Terry Hodges asked his to throw him a drum stick as he waited patiently at the edge of the stage during Quiet Riot's set, it happened. Frankie Banali gave Terry a drum stick and was forever solidified the drumming hero in Terry's life.
Starting with 5 gal…
Hair Metal Rules Podcast Episode #36 Joel Ellison Cats in Boots and Heavy Bones
I was so thrilled to have Joel Ellis on my Podcast! I remember seeing "Shotgun Sally" on the Headbanger's Ball back in High School and I was an instant fan! Later on, Joel would form the band Heavy Bones with Frankie Banali and Gary Hoey. That band was incredible as well! To be a fan for so many ye…
W.A.S.P. guitar legend Chris Holmes Talks to BraveWords Streaming For Vengeance
On September 21st, W.A.S.P. guitar legend Chris Holmes brought his Mean Man movie, interview and signing tour to the Rockpile in Toronto. BraveWords had the honour of conducting a 30-minute Q&A with Chris Holmes at the event. During our conversation, we covered a vast array of topics including hi…
WASP - Part 2
Welcome to The Hard Stuff, where we dig into the heavy, the obscure, and the legendary sides of hard rock and metal. In this episode, Chris dives deep into one of the most controversial, theatrical, and influential bands in heavy metal history: WASP.
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The legacy and cultural impact…
How Quiet Riot’s Cum On Feel the Noize Became an Accidental 80s Metal Anthem
Coming up, the story of Quiet Riot and their classic 80s hard rock hit Cum On Feel the Noize which was of cover of the UK hit by Slade. Singer Kevin Dubrow and drummer Frankie Banali HATED the song and tried to sabotage it, but instead it became a top 5 hit and pushed their 1983 album Metal Health…
Decibel Geek Times - Ep641
We're back to celebrate the past, present, and future of rock with a new edition of the Decibel Geek Times!
Aaron Camaro has curated a thorough list of the notable rock world losses, memorable album anniversaries, and some upcoming music to get excited about.
In this episode, we’re paying tribute…
Decibel Geek Podcast - Decibel Geek Times - Ep641
We're back to celebrate the past, present, and future of rock with a new edition of the Decibel Geek Times!
Aaron Camaro has curated a thorough list of the notable rock world losses, memorable album anniversaries, and some upcoming music to get excited about.
In this episode, we’re paying tribute…
UAWIL #115: Quiet Riot - Metal Health
On our show, we often examine bands who make it big on one side of the pond, but for some reason don't hit it big on the other. This week we examine a band that was huge in the US thanks to a hit by a band that was huge in the UK. in 1983, Quiet Riot released Metal Health and, thanks to success of …
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