Kevin DuBrow

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DuBrow performing.

Kevin DuBrow (October 29, 1955 – c. November 19, 2007) was an American rock vocalist, best known as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot. During Quiet Riot's commercial heyday in the 1980s, Dubrow was known for his on-stage charisma, gravelly bluesy voice, and suspenders. On December 10,2007, media reports stated that Dubrow was pronounced dead on the afternoon of November 25,2007, and was later determined to have died of a cocaine overdose approximately six days earlier.[1][2][3]

Biography

Early life

DuBrow grew up in Hollywood, California before settling in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Van Nuys at age 13. By the time he was in his mid-teens he had developed an appreciation for a number of British rock acts including the Small Faces, Slade, Spooky Tooth, Rod Stewart and Humble Pie. It was the latter of those influences that would leave the biggest impact on DuBrow and act as a compass in his musical career.[1]

With Quiet Riot

The original band was started by Randy Rhoads in 1975, but broke up in 1979 when Rhoads went on to join Ozzy Osbourne's band. In 1980, DuBrow formed a band he named DuBrow, which also included Frankie Banali and brothers Tony and Carlos Cavazo. After Rhoads' death in 1982, Dubrow changed the name of the band to Quiet Riot, which his record company felt would allow the band to capitalize on wide name recognition. Rudy Sarzo ended up joining the band once again before the release of Metal Health, which stormed to the top of the charts, making Quiet Riot the first metal band to achieve number one status on their (U.S. release) debut album. Songs like "Cum on Feel the Noize" (originally written and recorded by English band Slade in 1973), and "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" then launched them into national fame. Nevertheless, when asked to compose more successful albums, they were unable to do so. This, coupled with DuBrow's diatribes against contemporary metal bands, the press, and eventually his own record company led to the decline of Quiet Riot. DuBrow at one point was even fired from Quiet Riot during a tour's end at Hawaii in 1987; he was abandoned in a hotel while the other members of the band left on an earlier flight.

Quiet Riot continued through the 90s in several different incarnations. They released several albums including Terrified, Down to the Bone, Alive and Well and Guilty Pleasures.

In 2004, DuBrow recorded a collection of cover versions for his first solo album, In for the Kill.

During 2006, Quiet Riot worked on a new studio album that was expected to be released in either 2006 or 2007. The band stated that they had set no timetable for the release of the album, that they are financing the project themselves, and that it would be released when they see fit and on their terms.[2]

The album, Rehab, was released on October 3, 2006. The lineup on the album was DuBrow, Frankie Banali, Tony Franklin, and Neil Citron. Singer Glenn Hughes also made a guest vocal appearance on the album.

Death

On November 25, 2007, The Vegas Eye reported on its website that DuBrow was found dead on that day in his house in Las Vegas.[3] Drummer Frankie Banali confirmed DuBrow's death in an email to Spain's The Metal Circus.[4] Banali wrote:

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

Friends and former bandmates are said to be shocked.[5] These initial reports were confirmed by local authorities and reported by major news outlets on November 26, 2007. The cause of death was determined to be an accidental cocaine overdose (DRUGS!!).[6] KTNV in Las Vegas reported that he had passed away about six days prior to his discovery, November 19, 2007.[7][8]

Discography

With Quiet Riot

Solo

References

  1. ^ "Biography". Retrieved 2007-11-26.
  2. ^ Frankie Banali interview with C.C. Banana at Metal Sludge on 8/7/06
  3. ^ Las Vegas Eye: November 25, 2007
  4. ^ Confirmado: Kevin DuBrow de Quiet Riot Encontradio Muerto En Su Apartamento
  5. ^ "Kevin DuBrow Death Shocks Quiet Riot Pals". The Post Chronicle. 2007-11-27. Retrieved 2007-11-27.
  6. ^ ""Quiet Riot singer died of overdose"". AP via Yahoo News. 12/10/2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Action News Exclusive: Dubrow's Fiancee Speaks Out
  8. ^ "Quiet Riot? Kevin DuBrow Died Days Before Body Discovered"". The Post Chronicle. 2007-11-29. Retrieved 2007-11-29.

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