American drummer (1951–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Frankie Banali | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 14, 1951 Queens, New York City, New York |
| Died | August 20, 2020 (aged 68) Los Angeles, California |
| 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 |
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]
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