EX AND CURRENT QUIET RIOT MEMBERS WEIGH IN ON KEVIN DUBROW’S DEATH

After the announcement yesterday that Quiet Riot singer Kevin Dubrow passed away in his home Sunday at the age of 52, drummer Frankie Banali and original bassist Kelly Garni issued statements about losing their friend. More public statements have been issued today by current and former Quiet Riot members. Says one-time guitar player Billy Morris (also ex-Warrant) to the Cleveland Scene:

“During our tours together, he would really take care of himself, eating well (certainly better than the rest of us). He’d take his vitamins every day, and always kept his body and voice in check. One thing about Kevin was that he was always so thankful for what he had.”

Says current bassist Chuck Wright to MelodicRock.com:

“I have so many fond memories and it’s a blessing that these recent few years have been so great with the band. There is no reason to say ‘I wish we could have…’ We did! I still can’t believe I won’t be sharing the stage with his larger-than-life presence ever again.”

And one-time touring bassist Rudy Sarzo (also ex-Ozzy) to Headbanger’s Blog:

“He was somebody who really loved life. He loved to have fun and have a great time. Every day to him was like a party — that’s what it was like when I played with him. I think he’ll be remembered for being a hell of a rock singer. He was definitely one of the best singers of the ’80s.”

R.I.P. Kevin Dubrow.

-VN