Quiet Riot Singer found dead

by BlackSwan of Memphis 13 Replies latest social entertainment

  • BlackSwan of Memphis
    BlackSwan of Memphis

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071126/us_nm/quietriot_death_dc

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kevin DuBrow, lead singer of the popular 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 would be conducted to determine the cause of death.

    "I can't even find the words to say," Quiet Riot bandmate 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 the mid-1970s, topped the Billboard charts in 1983 with the album "Metal Health," spurred on by the massive hit single "Cum on Feel the Noize."

    The band has since endured break-ups and personnel changes but released a new album in 2006 and continued to tour sporadically.

  • BlackSwan of Memphis
  • momzcrazy
    momzcrazy

    Very sad. Shot of Crown in his memory.

    momz

  • BrentR
    BrentR

    I am sorry to hear of that. They were very popular back in my junior and senoir year of high school.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW2J_UZ8lQU

  • dinah
    dinah

    Oh no!! I hate to hear this. Hope it wasn't an overdose. We lose so many great rockers that way.

  • Mastodon
    Mastodon

    That sucks. I'm sad. QR was one of the bands that I listened to when I started to become interested in music as a child. I still listen to them. Regardless of the 'hows' and whys', it is a great loss. QR was the first Heavy Metal band to have been signed by a major label in the U.S. That means they made history.

    It sucks wet wookie balls. It is a sad day indeed. May his spirit, or soul or memory, find peace in the arms of death. I will play Thunderbird for you Kev!

  • BlackSwan of Memphis
    BlackSwan of Memphis

    yeah, I remember quiet riot from when I was a kid. Many years ago and was shocked to hear the news.

  • Nosferatu
    Nosferatu

    Oh man, this sucks. I saw them live about ten years ago. RIP. :(

  • Abandoned
    Abandoned

    RIP. Looks like you'll be taking your final ride in a slick black Cadillac. Peace.

  • ninja
    ninja

    it was a shame......they were going wild all night......yet none of the neighbours heard anything.....get it ...quiet riot?.....ahem......I'm getting my coat

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