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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Nov. 25: Kevin DuBrow, lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, died on this date in 2007...

--- he was 52 when he died from an accidental overdose of cocaine. 

Kevin grew up in Los Angeles, in his mid-teens he had was influenced by UK rock acts including the Small Faces, Slade, Spooky Tooth, Rod Stewart and Humble Pie.
During Quiet Riot's commercial heyday in the 1980s, he was known for his on-stage charisma, gravelly bluesy voice, and suspenders. He recorded 10 albums with his band and 4 solo albums.

 


He joined Quiet Riot in 1973 recording 10 albums with them which produced singles such as "Cum On Feel the Noize," "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now."

Kevin also recorded solo such as Thunderbolt: A Tribute to AC/DC, a cover of "Highway to Hell"; Appetite for Reconstruction, a cover of Guns n Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" and his 2004 album In for the Kill is a 2004




He joined Quiet Riot in 1973 recording 10 albums with them which produced singles such as "Cum On Feel the Noize," "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now." Kevin also recorded solo such as Thunderbolt: A Tribute to AC/DC, a cover of "Highway to Hell"; Appetite for Reconstruction, a cover of Guns n Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" and his 2004 album In for the Kill is a 2004.
HIGHLY Recommended (Links to Amazon):

Metal HealthPlaylist:The Very Best of Quiet Riot (Eco-Friendly Packaging)Qr III

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