RIP, Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot lead singer)

Livia · #1 11-26-2007, 01:18 PM

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/157...iet_riot.jhtml

Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow died Sunday, drummer Frankie Banali confirmed in a post on his Web site. DuBrown was 52 years old and the official cause of his death has yet to be determined.

"I can't even find words to say," Banali wrote. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow."

DuBrow's body was discovered on Sunday inside the rocker's Las Vegas home. According to those close to the singer, DuBrow celebrated his birthday last month in New Orleans and seemed to be in good health. Quiet Riot bassist Kelly Garni has asked fans to be patient for details on the singer's death.

"I ask this to all of you not only for myself but for other friends and family," Garni wrote, in a message posted to a Web site honoring the memory of Quiet Riot founding member Randy Rhoads. "I ask that no one here offer any speculation or opinions, theories or other things that could be construed as negative or, and I'm sorry for this, even sympathetic, right at this immediate time. I am already, within hours of this, having to deal with untrue rumors and speculation and that only adds fuel to that. There is a tendency for the subject of Kevin to incite flames on every board, and now is not the time for that. I will explain to everyone here the facts and the truth in the next 24 to 48 hours as I realize this will affect us all. So please, until then, be patient. All details and other pertinent info will be passed on to you here when it becomes available to me."

Bill Chavis, owner of Chavis Records, the label that issued Quiet Riot's last LP, 2006's Rehab, also confirmed the news.

"DuBrow's body was found by friends on Sunday, November 25, in his Las Vegas home," reads the label's site. "As I mourn his death with a heavy heart, I will remember hearing his voice and the music for the very first time on the radio back in 1983. I will remember all the great music Kevin and Quiet Riot gave to so many of us over the years and I will say, 'Thank you, Kevin. May you rest in peace.' "

Credited with helping to launch the 1980s glam-metal scene, Quiet Riot are perhaps best known for their cover of Slade's "Cum on Feel the Noize," which appeared on 1983's Metal Health and eventually peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was the first by a metal band to reach the chart's #1 position.

skcin · #2 11-26-2007, 01:47 PM

Wow, he was really young. He didn't look good when we saw that cheesey Rock Never Stops show a couple years back, though.

**mylittledemon** · #3 11-26-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Wow, he was really young. He didn't look good when we saw that cheesey Rock Never Stops show a couple years back, though.

well i think he was 50 wasnt he? Thats a real shame. I remember seeing him on TV not too long ago (shamelessly plugging Quiet Riot as he does quite endearingly) and he seemed in good health. I don't think he was a drug abuser? Maybe he just died of heart failure or something.

SuzeQuze · #4 11-27-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

well i think he was 50 wasnt he? Thats a real shame. I remember seeing him on TV not too long ago (shamelessly plugging Quiet Riot as he does quite endearingly) and he seemed in good health. I don't think he was a drug abuser? Maybe he just died of heart failure or something.

Yes, 52, too young. He was a big part of the soundtrack of my life - teen years. RIP Kevin.

Pisces Queen · #5 11-27-2007, 12:10 PM

I was in 7th grade when Mental Health came out. Great record ~ I had that thing in my walkman till I wore it out. It always brings a smile to my face when I hear it! Kevin was a big influence on metal and he will be missed. XM Bone Yard had a nice segment dedicated to Kevin last night. Very moving. 52 is just too damn young. May he RIP and you know he's totally jamming with Randy Rhoads!!!

Livia · #6 11-27-2007, 12:19 PM

I saw Quiet Riot in their heyday - at The Palace in LA.

I saw them again in spring of 2006 - they played a private party sponsored by a local radio station - the Hair Ball. I took some great pics of Kevin onstage - and pics w/ the whole band after the show. Nice guys...this is really such a shame.

Pisces Queen · #7 11-27-2007, 12:22 PM

It really is. I never saw them in concert. Saw every other metal band in that time period. Wish I could have made it out to Rocklahoma. So sad. I wonder what happened to him?

Livia · #8 11-27-2007, 12:28 PM

The band members seem so shocked - I'm guessing it's not drug-related, but something like a heart attack.

SuzeQuze · #9 11-27-2007, 12:57 PM

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The band members seem so shocked - I'm guessing it's not drug-related, but something like a heart attack.

Like Brad Delp of Boston.

Very sad.

HejiraNYC · #10 11-27-2007, 01:10 PM

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Like Brad Delp of Boston.

Very sad.

I thought BD committed suicide.

gldstwmn · #11 12-10-2007, 11:06 PM

http://www.tmz.com/2007/12/10/quiet-...aine-overdose/

Quiet Riot Singer Died of Cocaine Overdose
Posted Dec 10th 2007 7:30PM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: Music, R.I.P.

Nevada's Clark County Coroner has ruled that singer Kevin Dubrow, from '80s metal band Quiet Riot, died of an accidental cocaine overdose. The cause of death was confirmed after toxicology results came in Monday.

The 52-year-old singer was found dead in his Las Vegas home on November 25.

Quiet Riot was best known for their 1983 cover of "Cum on Feel the Noize.

**mylittledemon** · #12 12-11-2007, 02:39 PM

Drugs. I knew it.

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

http://www.tmz.com/2007/12/10/quiet-...aine-overdose/

Quiet Riot Singer Died of Cocaine Overdose
Posted Dec 10th 2007 7:30PM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: Music, R.I.P.

Nevada's Clark County Coroner has ruled that singer Kevin Dubrow, from '80s metal band Quiet Riot, died of an accidental cocaine overdose. The cause of death was confirmed after toxicology results came in Monday.

The 52-year-old singer was found dead in his Las Vegas home on November 25.

Quiet Riot was best known for their 1983 cover of "Cum on Feel the Noize.

skcin · #13 12-14-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

well i think he was 50 wasnt he? Thats a real shame. I remember seeing him on TV not too long ago (shamelessly plugging Quiet Riot as he does quite endearingly) and he seemed in good health. I don't think he was a drug abuser? Maybe he just died of heart failure or something.

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Drugs. I knew it.

Apparently, you didn't.

**mylittledemon** · #14 12-14-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Apparently, you didn't.

Yeah that was my first reaction...must be drugs. Then I thought about the numerous TV appearances I saw him on in the last few years and it seemed he had cleaned himself up. BUT, when you're in Vegas sometimes you fall back off the wagon. Or is it get back ON the wagon?