Quiet Riot Will Continue...

The remaining members of Quiet Riot just announced the band will continue. This after drummer Frankie Banali recently died of pancreatic cancer. This decision, while not surprising, means the band will continue without a single legacy member. Does this matter in 2020 or should Quiet Riot now be regarded as nothing more than a cover band?

The decision to start the announcement post with "life goes on" seems a bit crass to me. Yes, of course life goes on and the remaining members have every right to earn money. It also seems this was Frankie's wish, so great. I just probably would have packaged this a bit differently. I can see how this might leave a bad taste in the collective mouths of many fans. What do you think?

Comments

[Mike]

It is VERY sad to see Johnny Kelly associated with this (and to a lesser extent, Jizzy).

But if there are people who are willing pay for this, I guess more power to them?

Agreed, Allyson, that the entire 'announcement" was poorly written and not very sensitive to the very recent death of Frankie Banali.

[Him]

Mike, quick questions: what are the issues with Kelly? what are the issues with Pearl? Just asking, as I have no clue and just want to understand your point re: both of them.

I tend to agree, the PR was poorly worded. But the use of "because" does tamp down a bit of the "Oh well, Banali's dead, let's move on" vibe. And I also will give the band somewhat limp props for framing the band's continued existence as "celebrating the history and legacy of QUIET RIOT." To me, that frames it in the best light.

I don't begrudge them doing this, especially if Banali's (and perhaps DuBrow's?!?!?) family is okay with it. But it is a tribute act, and has been for awhile now. Musicians need to make money. Using this name serves that purpose. And, hell, if people attend and enjoy themselves, who am I to shame them for doing so? Would I go? Hmm. Likely not. But that has no bearing on the band carrying on. Others have done it. Good or bad, it is what it is. So be it. And other cliches.

[Shawn]

I am guessing the widow is getting paid per performance since Frankie owned the name. But IMO I think it is a little disrespectful to continue on as a state fair/county fair act.

[Mike]

@HIM - no issues with either; rather I am a fan of both, and it's sad to see them reduced to playing po-dunk venues with an "officially sanctioned Quiet Riot tribute".

[Metalboy!]

Let ‘em play ... They were under Banali, so played in keeping with the Quiet Riot sound, etc.

However, I won’t be seein’ ‘em ...

Man, do I consider myself lucky, as I’ve mentioned here before, I saw the original chart topping classic line-up point blank at Network on their reunion tour in 1993, up in The ‘Dena (Pasadena, MD), just 15 minutes outside Baltimore. They tore the roof the place!

[fletch]

Hear hear, mb!

[Him]

Thanks for clarifying, Mike. I guess I read that wrong.

To be perfectly honest (and with no disrespect), they weren't exactly playing stadiums in recent years while Banali was alive. So the likely yield on their continued existence will be even below what it was just a year ago. So if they want to do it, fine enough. Just make sure to clear the stage before Ratt comes on. Pearcy is a bit particular these days, what with his new knees and all. Giggle.

I envy anyone who got to see them with DuBrow. That would have been stellar, even in the "Wild and The Young" days, with that Cobb salad of a wig bouncing around on top of his noggin!

[Mike]

I saw them with Dubrwo / Cavazo / Sarzo / Banali - Small club in the early 00s.

Watching Banali play drums was the highlight of that show for me, he was a beast.