Frankie Banali

Frankie Banali, born November 14, 1951, is an American drummer best known for being the former drummer of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot. He was also the band's manager for their final decade. He also played drums in the heavy metal band W.A.S.P. and on several Billy Idol albums, among others.
He was also briefly a touring drummer for Faster Pussycat and Steppenwolf.

Banali recently confirmed the death of Quiet Riot lead singer Kevin DuBrow in an email to Spain's The Metal Circus. Banali wrote:

"Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow."

Quiet Riot permanently disbanded in January 2008.

Discography (as a member of bands)

With Hughes/Thrall

• Hughes/Thrall (1982)

With Quiet Riot

• Metal Health (1983)
• Condition Critical (1984)
• QR III (1986)
• Quiet Riot (1988)
• Terrified (1993)
• Down to the Bone (1995)
• Guilty Pleasures (2001)
• Rehab (2006)

With W.A.S.P

• The Headless Children (1989)
• The Crimson Idol (1992)
• Still Not Black Enough (1995)
• Unholy Terror (2001)
• Dying for the World (2002) (With Stet Howland)
• The Neon God: Part 1 - The Rise (2004)
• The Neon God: Part 2- The Demise (2004) (Uncredited)

With Heavy Bones

• Heavy Bones (1992)

With Blackthorne

• Afterlife (1994)

Appears On: Hughes / Thrall (Vinyl, Album) Epic 1982 Bang Your Head (Metal Health) / Bang Your Head (Metal Health) (Live) (7") Pasha, Pasha 1983 Metal Health (Album) ◄ (5 versions) Epic ... 1983 Metal Health (LP) Epic 1983 Metal Health (LP) Pasha 1983 Metal Health (LP, Album) Salud Metálica (Metal... Discos CBS 1983 Metal Health (LP, Album) Epic 1983 Metal Health (CD, Album, RM) Metal Health Portrait, Epic, Legacy 2001 Passion In The Dark (MiniAlbum) ◄ (2 versions) Excuse Me Epic 1983 Passion In The Dark (12", MiniAlbum) Excuse Me Epic 1983 Passion In The Dark (12", MiniAlbum) Excuse Me Epic 1983 Condition Critical (Album) ◄ (3 versions) Condition Critical Pasha ... 1984 Condition Critical (LP, Album) Condition Critical Pasha 1984 Condition Critical (LP, Album) Condition Critical Discos CBS 1984 Condition Critical (LP, Album) Condition Critical Epic 1984 3 Ships (LP) Elektra, Asylum Records 1985 Two Hearts The Loose (7") Victoria 1986 Quiet Riot (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Pasha 1988 Quiet Riot (LP) Pasha 1988 Quiet Riot (CD, Album) Pasha 1988 Attack Of The Neon Shark (Album) ◄ (3 versions) Enigma Records (3) ... 1989 Attack Of The Neon Shark (CD, Album) Enigma Records (3), Metal Blade Records 1989 Attack Of The Neon Shark (LP, Album) Metal Blade Records 1989 Attack Of The Neon Shark (LP, Album) Metal Blade Records 1989 The Headless Children (Album) ◄ (5 versions) Capitol Records ... 1989 The Headless Children (LP) Capitol Records 1989 The Headless Children (LP) Capitol Records 1989 The Headless Children (CD, Album) Capitol Records 1989 The Headless Children (LP, Album) Jugoton 1989 The Headless Children (CD, Album, RE) Snapper Music, Original Masters 1998 Hughes / Thrall (CD, Album) Epic 1991 Hold On Tight (CD, Album) Pony Canyon Inc. 1992 The Crimson Idol (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Parlophone ... 1992 The Crimson Idol (CD, Album) Parlophone 1992 The Crimson Idol (2xCD, Album) Recall 2cd 1998 First Blood Last Cuts (CD, Comp) The Real Me, Forever F... Capitol Records 1993 Terrified (CD, Album) Moonstone Records (2) 1993 80s Rock (CD, Album, Comp) Bang Your Head (Metal ... Sony Music Special Products, Platinum Disc Corporation 1998 Super Hits (CD) Epic, Legacy 1999 Unholy Terror (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Metal-is Records 2001 Unholy Terror (CD, Album) Metal-is Records 2001 Unholy Terror (CD, Album) Metal-is Records 2001 The Neon God: Part 1- The Rise (CD) Noise Records 2004 Tracks Appear On: We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year (CD, Comp) O' Christmas Tree Eagle Rock Entertainment, Armoury Records 2008

Equipment:

Ludwig Drums and Sabian APX Cymbals

External links

• '06 Frankie Banali Interview - Shipwreck Island Studios