RonJonSurfer Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 "Quiet Riot" singer found dead in Las Vegas By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kevin DuBrow, lead singer of the popular U.S. 1980s heavy metal band Quiet Riot, has been found dead from unknown causes at his home in Las Vegas, authorities said on Monday. DuBrow, 52, was found dead at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Clark County Coroner's Office said. She said an autopsy was under way on Monday to determine the cause of death. "I can't even find the words to say," Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali said on his Web site. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend, Kevin DuBrow." Quiet Riot, which was founded in Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, shot to the top of the Billboard charts with their smash 1983 album "Metal Health." It sold more than 6 million copies and is considered by many to be the first heavy metal record to top the pop charts. The album's sales were spurred on by the band's monster hit, "Cum on Feel the Noize," featuring DuBrow's powerhouse vocal, and the song's video, which was played in heavy rotation on MTV. Quiet Riot's follow-up albums did not sell nearly as well and DuBrow was essentially fired from the band amid the ensuing rancor. DuBrow regrouped Quiet Riot in the 1990s and the band has since played sporadically, last releasing an album in October 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 How sad. RIP, brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 "Cum On Feel The Noize" was a party anthem when it became popular way back then. I know because I partied hard to that song. He was a heck of a lead singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Sad news for the music world...too young R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Metal Health is a great head banging song. This is sad news indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 r.i.p man ime sure he is in a better place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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