Frankie Banali

The Quiet Riot drummer offers a candid health update.

The Quiet Riot drummer feels 'incredibly grateful.'

Read the musician's statement.

Read the band members' statements.

Ever since lead singer Kevin DuBrow's tragic death six years ago, longtime Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali has worked tirelessly to keep a version of the band on the road that can play true to the spirit of being heavy metal's first group to have a No. 1 album. Along with his musical soulmate DuBrow, Banali has helped guide the band since their famed album 'Metal Health' erupted on the scene bac