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  Frankie Banali Interview
Frankie Banali is best known as the drummer for the legendary band Quiet Riot.
Frankie list of credits also include session drumming for the likes of Wasp on the Headless Children as well as the tour.
Frankie can also be heard on the upcoming Wasp release as well as Quiet Riot's last cd "Guilty Pleasures" which marked the return of the Metal Health line-up.
www.ericcarr.com /rockheads/Banali.html   (938 words)

  
 The online resource for Drummers and Percussionists: Review List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Frankie Banali, the definition of an enormously talented drummer whose extreme percussive skills have been inadequately covered in the past (likely due to the hard rock/pop context that he is often identified with), now has a spectacular in-depth web page with the launch of frankiebanali.com.
Banali, although spending two decades as an unmistakably definable part of the hard rock group Quiet Riot, has also contributed to a vast amount of studio and touring projects during his 30-plus years in the music business.
Banali is a player whose philosophy mirrors as much Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa, as it does John Bonham.
www.drumminmen.com /cgi-bin/links/review.cgi?ID=1120   (767 words)

  
 Quiet Riot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Following the death of Rhoads in a plane crash on March 19, 1982, DuBrow attempted to reform Quiet Riot.
None of the other original members were interested, so Tony Cavazo's brother Carlos joined as lead guitarist, Sarzo re-joined the band on bass, and Rudy's friend, drummer Frankie Banali, completed the lineup.
On June, Alex Grossi announced on his official website that he's returning to QUIET RIOT for the next tour, with Kevin Dubrow and Frankie Banali.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drew_Forsyth   (1173 words)

  
 Metal-Rules.com
It's important to remember that prior to this I have been in a band run by a guy (Frankie Banali) who was total pro and had everything organized.
When he is available Frankie Banali is always my first choice for drums.
Frankie Banali and I have great musical chemistry and he is definitely part of my comfort zone.
www.metal-rules.com /zine/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=23&Itemid   (1229 words)

  
 Frankie Banali Interview
Frankie Banali has earned the reputation as one of the best drummers to come out of the 80's music scene.
Banali recently took time to do an extensive interview over both his personal career and the era that he came to prominence.
Frankie has pulled off a rare trifecta in the music business by being regarded and revered by critics, fans and fellow musicians alike.
www.classicrockrevisited.com /Interviews04/FrankieBanali.htm   (9040 words)

  
 Mega Rock Radio! The Rock And Metal Radio Station - Frankie Banali comments on Quiet Riot breakup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Former Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about his current activities and the possibility of a Quiet Riot reunion in the future.
Kevin admitted he was drunk and hated showing up 'cos of the inner band turmoil and Rudy says is was time to move on from a bad situation.
Frankie Banali: "The band asked me seven years ago to handle the business affairs for the band.
www.myamericanradio.net /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=862   (759 words)

  
 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - FRANKIE BANALI Slams W.A.S.P. Mainman For Making Drumming Credits 'Disappear'
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who recently recorded with W.A.S.P. on their two-CD concept epic "The Neon God Part 1" and "Part 2", has spoken out about his "non-credit" on "The Neon God Part 2: The Demise".
In an interview with "The Classic Metal Show" conducted on Saturday (Oct. 23), Banali was asked if his opinion of the two-part epic was soured by the personal struggles he's had with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless.
The accuracy of the information contained herein is neither confirmed nor guaranteed by Roadrunner Records, and the views and opinions of authors expressed on these pages do not necessarily state or reflect those of Roadrunner Records or its employees.
www.roadrun.com /blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=28326   (644 words)

  
 FrankeBanali
Along with dynamic frontman Kevin Dubrow, the two have proven that Quiet Riot is in it for the long run, and refuse to live on their past laurels, continuing to make quality music, and keeping the dream of Quiet Riot Alive and Well in 2005.
The latest version of Quiet Riot which features Kevin Dubrow on vocals, drummer Frankie Banali, guitar whiz Alex Grossi, and bassist Chuck Wright haven proven to be one of the band’s strongest lineups.
Frankie gives fans special insight into the Rock Never Stops Tour, the rise of Quiet Riot, the latest Quiet Riot album, and life as one of the most influential drummers in music today.
www.glam-metal.com /frankebanali.html   (1477 words)

  
 FRANKIE BANALI FAN MAIL
Hey Frankie I am Justin Davi (bass player) from New Orleans I dont know if you remember me but you did some studio work with us for the band i was in Torrent.
While it's true, Quiet Riot is not currently sitting on a #1 album, Quiet Riot (and Frankie Banali) will most certainly be remembered 100 years from now as one of the greatest Heavy Metal bands of all time.
You, Frankie, have made a living as a drummer for many, many years and remained a class act on top of it, never forgetting where you came from or who put you there...
www.frankie-banali.com /fbfanmail19.html   (5577 words)

  
 frankie New Technology Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
DEAR FRANKIE is a heartwarming and often humorous tale of nine year old Frankie and his mom, Lizzie, who have been on the move ever since he can remember.
Frankie Manning has played a major role in the history of swing dance, as one of the original LIndy Hoppers at the Savoy Ballroom and as a teacher today.
Frankie Negron photos, videos, appearances, audio, contests, messageboard, chat, interviews, wallpaper, fan club can be found here at the official site.
www.techbirdy.com /Topic.aspx?Name=frankie   (635 words)

  
 KNAC.COM - Headbangers - Quiet Riot Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Although the heyday of the 80's may be long gone, front man Kevin DuBrow and drummer Frankie Banali are career musicians, that realize through constant touring, and keeping the dream of Quiet Riot alive, the band can still has a very successful career in 2006.
As drummer Frankie Banali pounded the skins to "Bang Your Head", one thing was for certain, Quiet Riot still put on a great rock and roll show live show that is fun, and spontaneous.
BANALI: We were scheduled to perform at the aptly titled Bang Your Head festival, but the date was contingent on what our tour schedule would be around that time.
www.knac.com /article.asp?ArticleID=4811   (2419 words)

  
 Don Overton CIS133DA Section 5567   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
I have seen Frankie preform live about 3 years ago when Quiet Riot played here in Phoenix.
Although he was playing with Quiet Riot at the time, this concert was cool because it was such a small venue.
In fact I actually had the chance to meet Frankie at the show.
gecko.gc.maricopa.edu /~dcoverto/Project16/banali.htm   (126 words)

  
 SABIAN -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
His hard hitting, deep pocket, heavy rock drumming was a mainstay of the 80’s LA rock scene, but Frankie Banali – the person and the drummer – goes much deeper than the grooves he plays with Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P. or any number of bands you may have heard him with.
It’s also a great example of Frankie’s ability to drive a tune through all its dynamic variations and still make it rock mercilessly.
He’s brought an excitement and degree of integrity to the grooves ‘But then that’s Frankie Banali; a great drummer and person who has a deep perspective on music and life and brings a wealth of experience and commitment to every note he plays.
www.sabian.com /english/artists/artists_setups.cfm?artistsId=6609   (252 words)

  
 Kevin Dubrow
Dubrow says, "It is all about the music." Dubrow is a very serious musician and needs to surround himself with other musicians that meet his high musical standards.
Billy Morris, myself, and Frankie Banali., and Chuck Wright.
Frankie Banali can play everything, but the other 2 guys can’t.
www.glam-metal.com /kevin_dubrow.html   (2629 words)

  
 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Auctioning Drum Sticks
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali is auctioning a pair of drum sticks on eBay that he used to record a cover of THE BEATLES' "Magical Mystery Tour" for an upcoming BEATLES tribute album.
Frankie wrote the words "Magical Mystery Tour" on the drum sticks and autographed them.
He also included a signed promotional photo of himself as well as a signed and dated letter certifying these sticks were the only ones used while recording the song.
www.roadrunnerrecords.com /blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=48005   (428 words)

  
 Kevin DuBrow Interview
DuBrow however had kept the Quiet Riot name going with guitarist Carlos Cavazo, drummer Frankie Banali [later to work with Ozzy Osbourne and Wasp] and bass players Rudy Sarzo [also with Ozzy's band] and Chuck Wright.
Q - Another thing I've always liked about the band is Frankie's drumming, because he's one of those drummers that you can actually recognize the drums with.
Frankie Banali played drums on the Hughes/Thrall album, so I knew Glenn from that.
www.travellersintime.com /UniversalWheels/dubrow.html   (3241 words)

  
 Frankie Banali
Frankie Banali Is Credited On The Following CDs
Frankie Banali - Drums on "Hocus Pocus (Insanity Mix)"
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www.guitar9.com /summfrankiebanali.html   (96 words)

  
 Quiet Riot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Composed of vocalist Kevin Dubrow, drummer Frankie Banali, bassist Chuck Wright, and guitarist Alex Grossi.
Driven by vocalist Kevin DuBrow and powered by drummer Frankie Banali, both QUIET RIOT "Metal Health" founding members, the band is now fueled by longtime QUIET RIOT contributing bassist Chuck Wright and energized with Beautiful Creatures' guitarist Alex Grossi will once again bring you their prescription for Metal Health.
Driven by vocalist Kevin DuBrow, powered by drummer Frankie Banali, both QUIET RIOT founding members, the band is now fueled by longtime QUIET RIOT contributing bassist Chuck Wright and energized with Beautiful Creatures' guitarist Alex Grossi to bring you their prescription for Metal Health.
www.kevindubrow.com /Archive.htm   (1022 words)

  
 Heavy Metal and Hard Rock News 2004
Banali writes: "I don't know about a lot more shows as Kevin and Chuck in the future as they are preparing to depart on the Bad Boys tour later in July.
I will be doing an additional Kevin DuBrow solo date at Kevin's request and invitation but with a line up change in that the guitarist will be Alex Grossi from BEAUTIFUL CREATURES who will be the guitarist on the Bad Boys tour, replacing Billy Morris.
Says Frankie, "It's been reported that that I will be featured on three tracks on Stephen Pearcy's forthcoming release Fueler as the drummer.
www.hardradio.com /2004news/news07050402.php3   (478 words)

  
 Drummerszone.com drum news, percussion news & music news
Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali (photo) is pleased to announce the group's line-up for 2006.
Joining Banali and vocalist Kevin Dubrow on guitar is axe slinger Tracii Guns, formerly of L.A. Guns and Brides of Destruction.
In related news: Frankie Banali has recently completed recording the drum tracks for two future tribute record releases.
www.drummerszone.com /news/newsItem.php?n01ID=2464&type=1   (229 words)

  
 W.A.S.P. history
Frankie Banalli left the band during the recording sessions and Stret Howland took over on drums, also Johnny Rod does not play on the album, but he is later re-recruited for the tour.
With a lineup that included vocalist/guitarist/ringleader Blackie Lawless, longtime contributing drummer Frankie Banali and bassist Mike Duda, and newcomer Darrell Roberts (who joined the band just prior to the Unholy Terror U.S. Tour), Dying For The World was recorded and mixed at Blackie's studio in Los Angeles.
The powerful, high-emotion story is set to the backdrop of W.A.S.P’s trademark nail-biting, theatrical style, from the guitar and soul-searing vocal performance of frontman Blackie Lawless to the intense percussion work of Frankie Banali, the bludgeoning bass work of Mike Duda, and the raging lead guitar styling of Darrell Roberts.
www.waspnation.com /history.html   (3309 words)

  
 Press Releases
Frankie Banali`s extraordinary career as a drummer can be explored through his website.
With everything from photos through the years, to diagrams of his equipment, discography, magazine articles, and even a question and answer section where Frankie himself answers any and all drumming questions in vivid detail.
Working with Frankie Banali on this website has been an absolute pleasure.
www.worldwidewebawards.net /press2.htm   (662 words)

  
 Quiet Riot, MP3 Music Download at eMusic
Quiet Riot disbanded and DuBrow formed a new band under his own name with drummer Frankie Banali and Cuban-born bassist Rudy Sarzo.
Rough Cutt vocalist Paul Shortino was recruited (along with new bassist Sean McNabb) for 1988's simply disastrous Quiet Riot, after which DuBrow filed an injunction against the band (he owned the rights to the name) and Quiet Riot finally disintegrated.
Drummer Frankie Banali joined L.A. shock kings W.A.S.P. while the remaining bandmembers went to ground.
www.emusic.com /artist/10564/10564185.html   (910 words)

  
 UnEarthed Archive :: News :: Former Quiet Riot Drummer Frankie Banali Featured In New Ludwig Ad ::.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali is included in a new Ludwig ad which was published in the latest issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Commented Banali: "I am very proud to have been included in the latest Ludwig Drums advertisement which made its debut in the October 2004 issue of Modern Drummer.
To many of you this may not be of particular importance, but to me it is monumental.
archive.unearthed.com /?news,2004,09,0000037281   (212 words)

  
 Quiet Riot - Free net encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Following the death of Randy Rhoads in a plane crash on March 19, 1982, DuBrow attempted to reform Quiet Riot.
None of the other original members were interested, so Tony Cavazo's brother Carlos joined as lead guitarist, Rudy Sarzo re-joined the band on bass, and Rudy's friend, drummer Frankie Banali, completed the line up.
In September 1982 they were signed to CBS records in America, and on March 11, 1983, their American debut album Metal Health was released.
www.netipedia.com /index.php/Quiet_Riot   (935 words)

  
 FoundryMusic BRAINCANDY Headline: FRANKIE BANALI TO PLAY WITH KEVIN DuBROW IN FLORIDA AND NYC
According to Bravewords, QUIET RIOT bandmates Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali will be performing together in at the Hard Rock Cafe Orlando, FL on June 24th and at the Crobar in New York City on June 28th as part of his summer tour to promote Kevin's solo disc, In For The Kill.
DuBrow had previously been using former WARRANT frontman Jani Lane's backing band on tour, but that arrangement wasn't working out too well.
FRANKIE BANALI TURNS DOWN W.A.S.P. Click here to post your brainfart for this article.
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 Hardrock Haven - Interview with Kevin Dubrow of Quiet Riot Fame
Kevin: "I wanted to try a different direction on the drums and the bass player I had at the time suggested Frankie Banali.
Frankie was and is an amazing drummer and a wonderful human being.
I love the band and Frankie Banali is my best friend.
www.hardrockhaven.net /interviews/kdubrow.php   (810 words)

  
 FRANKIE BANALI - Slams W.A.S.P. Mainman For Making Drumming Credits 'Disappear' - AZ Heavy Metal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
In an interview with "The Classic Metal Show" on 92.3 WXTM FM in Cleveland conducted on Saturday (Oct. 23), Banali was asked if his opinion of the two-part epic was soured by the personal struggles he's had with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless.
Classic Metal Show: Even though things on a personal level may have gone south between you and Blackie Lawless, are you still proud of your work on the two-CD set "The Neon God Part 1" and "Part 2"?
Frankie Banali: "No. Absolutely not, because people have changes of opinion about certain things, and they have changes of heart about certain things.
www.azheavymetal.com /noticias/10_2004/noticia5781.php   (421 words)

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