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Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali dead at 68

Frankie Banali, the drummer for the heavy metal bands Quiet Riot and W.A.S.P has died at 68.

Hard rock and heavy metal online magazine, Loudwire, said that Banali’s wife, Regina, said he died Thursday evening in Los Angeles.

Frankie is survived by his devoted wife Regina, loving daughter Ashley, many dear friends, dedicated fans, and a menagerie of rescue animals all of whom are family. He was a long time advocate for animal rescue, a spokesperson for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and a sponsor of Children International. Donations in his name are encouraged for Fixnation.org, Pancan.org, Children.org. His wish for everyone is that you be your own health advocate for early detection so you may live long and rescue many animals,

Banali was not a founding member of Quiet Riot, but debuted on the band’s hit third album Metal Health. He also was on the drums for W.A.S.P. for seven albums according to Loudwire.

R.I.P.: Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali dead at 68:

Posted by Loudwire on Friday, August 21, 2020

Banali had announced his stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis in April 2019 according to Ultimate Classic Rock.