Frankie Banali
Frankie Banali | |
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Background information | |
Born | Queens, New York City, New York | November 14, 1951
Died | August 20, 2020 Los Angeles, California | (aged 68)
Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, instrumental rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Drums, percussion |
Years active | 1975–2020 |
Labels | Sony, Atlantic, Warner Bros., Pasha, RSM |
Website | Frankie Banali on Myspace |
Frankie Banali (November 14, 1951 – August 20, 2020) was an American rock drummer. He was best known for his work with multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot and was the only member remaining from the band's classic lineup.
He was the band's manager since 1994. He played drums in the heavy metal band W.A.S.P., as well as with Billy Idol. Banali was briefly a touring drummer for Faster Pussycat and Steppenwolf.
In October 2019, Banali was diagnosed with stage-V pancreatic cancer.[1] He died from the disease in Los Angeles on August 20, 2020 at the age of 68.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "QUIET RIOT Drummer FRANKIE BANALI Diagnosed With Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer". Blabbermouth. October 21, 2019.
- ↑ "QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Dead At 68". Blabbermouth.net. August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.