El fallecimiento del batería Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) ha dejado un vacío enorme en el mundo del rock y el heavy metal. No solo por su extraordinaria aportación musical, sino también por su gran lado humano. Un carácter que ha mantenido incluso en una dura lucha de un año y cuatro meses en la que ha plantado cara a la enfermedad con una enorme entereza.
La figura de Banali siempre irá indisolublemente ligada a Quiet Riot, la banda con la que hizo historia desde que en 1983 revolucionaran el heavy metal americano con el éxito de Metal Health. Desde entonces Banali fue el gran estandarte de la banda hasta su fallecimiento.
Otro de los grupos que siempre irá indisolublemente unido a Banali es W.A.S.P. El emotivo reconocimiento de su líder, Blackie Lawless, demuestra la importancia vital del batería en grandes capítulos como The Headless Children (1989) o The Crimson Idol (1992), aunque su sello quedó plasmado en más discos.
La impronta de Banali también aparece en otras bandas y proyectos como Vic Vergeat Band, Hughes/Thrall, Billy Thorpe, Hear ‘N Aid, Kuni, Blackthorne…
Son muchos músicos y bandas los que están dejando mensajes de condolencia para Frankie Banali en las redes sociales. Algunos de ellos: Autograph, Bill Leverty (Firehouse), Bill Ward, Blackie Lawless (W.A.S.P.), Bret Michaels (Poison), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot), Dave Meniketti (Y&T), David Coverdale (Whitesnake), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Doug Aldrich, Gilby Clarke, Glenn Hughes, Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister), Jay Ruston, Jeff Scott Soto, Jizzy Pearl, John Corabi, Lita Ford, Mark Slaughter, Mike Portnoy, Mikkey Dee (Scorpions, Motörhead), Neil Turbin, Paul Shortino (antiguo compañero de Banali en Quiet Riot), Paul Stanley (Kiss), Ratt, Ron Keel, Rudy Sarzo (antiguo compañero de Banali en Quiet Riot), Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Sebastian Bach, Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Tesla, Tom Keifer, Tom Morello, Tony Franklin, Warrant, Wendy Dio, Zakk Wylde…
So Sad To Hear Frankie Banali Has Passed…R.I.P. Sweet Frankie…My Love To Your Family, Friends & Fans…XXX pic.twitter.com/vJNrNnGLrN
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) August 21, 2020
Very sad to hear of the passing of Frankie Banali. He was so open in his reports of his illness and seemed to live through his treatments and setbacks bravely and with grace. RIP. https://t.co/7C7E4NJf7y
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 21, 2020
Frankie Banali, one of the founding members of Quiet Riot has just lost his extreamely brave fight with pancreatic cancer.
Frankie (seen here) filled in for Mike Portnoy at the Las Vegas Metal awards show in 2016.
RIP FRANKIE#frankiebanali pic.twitter.com/BcAcrbBJya— Jay Jay French (@jayjayfrench) August 22, 2020
In memory of @FrankieBanali and Kevin Dubrow listen to an @QUIETRIOT song today. And if you haven’t see «Now You’re Here; There’s No Way Back» the QR doc, it is a must see in Frankie’s memory.
— Dee Snider (@deesnider) August 21, 2020
The late @FrankieBanali played drums for @TwistedSisterNY at an awards ceremony after the passing of @AJPero. He was incredible and did AJ proud! #RIPFrankieBanali pic.twitter.com/6eu3xjTAmy
— Dee Snider (@deesnider) August 21, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family & friends on the loss of @FrankieBanali.
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) August 21, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Frankie Banali and Friends and fans alike. A true rocker who dedicated his life to rock n’ roll RIP Rock In Power Frankie Banali https://t.co/P3ovaQNt47
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) August 21, 2020
RIP @FrankieBanali
«He was a friend, a great drummer and a beautiful person. Such a loss» – @TLuccketta#FrankieBanali pic.twitter.com/iqyRYCSsTE— TESLA™ (@TeslaBand) August 21, 2020
Devastating news today! Such a nice guy and respected drummer in the world of rock n roll.
Rest in Peace Master Frankie Banali. pic.twitter.com/jEZ8jO0D4O— Mikkey Dee (@themikkeydee) August 21, 2020
Rest In Peace Frankie Banali pic.twitter.com/N8qpQOCsB8
— Official Dio (@OfficialRJDio) August 21, 2020
R.I.P. Frankie Banali I’m deeply saddened to hear this news!!! Frankie was a great guy, and I had many laughs with him!!!! The band upstairs is unfortunately becoming greater…Rest in Peace buddy!!!!! pic.twitter.com/QWc4SN5aw9
— John Corabi (@Crablegs59) August 21, 2020
R.I.P. Mr Frankie Banali🙌🏻🙏🏼 Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼
— RATT (@theRATTpack) August 21, 2020
With a VERY heavy heart I share one of the best humans has left us today, my dear friend and @QUIETRIOT drummer, @FrankieBanali! I’d known him since 1986, he was always the greatest person 1 could wish to befriend! Suffer no more FB, see you on the other side! #cancersucks pic.twitter.com/PBBFnnnmI3
— Jeff Scott Soto (@jeffscottsoto) August 21, 2020
So very sad that my brother Frankie Banali, passed away last night.
Frankie played drums on the the Hughes: Thrall album . There was
no one more loyal honorable courageous and committed than Frankie.
Words cannot express how I feel. Let’s all share the love for Frankie
🧡🕊🙏 pic.twitter.com/OkdQhemvW3— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) August 21, 2020
Saddened to hear that @FrankieBanali has passed away. Not only was he a talented drummer/musician but also a great human being. He will be missed. Condolences, love & prayers to his family and friends.#RIPFrankieBanali pic.twitter.com/V94mjgVkNI
— Tom Keifer (@TomKeiferMusic) August 21, 2020
So saddened to hear of the passing of my drumming brother @FrankieBanali. He fought an incredibly brave battle against Cancer and his strength and dignity was truly inspiring…Rest In Peace my friend 😢 #RIPFrankieBanali pic.twitter.com/pTXPuqgScG
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) August 21, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to the Frankie Banali family and fans all over the world. When we hear the heavens thunder we will know it came from you. Great musicians never die….
RIP FRANKIE 💔🤘💫 pic.twitter.com/66NGdYpd6I— Lita Ford (@litaford) August 21, 2020
Sorry to hear about the passing of fbanali #FrankieBanali, one of the greatest rock drummers of the 80s w @QUIETRIOT. I had the pleasure of having him and his old band mate and my brother @rudysarzo on #TalkIsJericho… https://t.co/S8M1wLomwx
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 21, 2020
My hero, mentor, @QUIETRIOT brother @FrankieBanali is now resting in peace and pain free. I will post a follow up in days to come as try to process this unmeasurable loss. https://t.co/E1dqzJH5ln
— Rudy Sarzo (@rudysarzo) August 21, 2020
I just heard that my friend, brother and fellow musician, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali passed away. I share many wonderful memories with Frankie and will always remember him with a smile. Safe travels my brother. Love you 💙 pic.twitter.com/xd4sejn41E
— Tony Franklin (@FretlessMonster) August 21, 2020
https://t.co/R7YRTzorRE – I am proud to have known @FrankieBanali , to have shared good times and music. The #AmbassadorOfGroove has a new gig now, we will miss you Frankie. (graphic is from Frankie’s recent appearance on SoRnR) pic.twitter.com/XuNSnMXQsE
— Ron Keel (@ronkeel) August 21, 2020
Very very sad to hear this RIP @FrankieBanali https://t.co/VtdxCkyYFm
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) August 21, 2020
Frankie Banali The heavy hitter that brought the heartbeat and the beginning of heavy metal in popular music has passed.
You will be missed my friend….
Fly high 🙏
Photo by Wayne Perez pic.twitter.com/cH3Uzt1qcg— Mark Slaughter (@markslaughter33) August 21, 2020
R.I.P. Mr Frankie Banali, rest in Pearcy brother. 🙌🏻🙏🏼🥁
— STEPHEN E PEARCY (@StephenEPearcy) August 21, 2020
So sad to hear the news 💔 Frankie was always a class act, nice guy to be around and a kick ass drummer. We always enjoyed playing shows with Quiet Riot. God Bless ya brother and your family, friends and family. pic.twitter.com/O3LgS0ALQV
— WARRANT (@warrantrocks) August 21, 2020
#rip 🙏🏼 #frankiebanali pic.twitter.com/sH2HtH1KK2
— Bill Ward (@billwarddrums) August 22, 2020
GOD BLESS FRANKIE BANALI • 1951 – 2O2O • tBLSt SDMF @FrankieBanali #Frankiebanali pic.twitter.com/ZZyxDuneFb
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) August 22, 2020
Rest In Peace @FrankieBanali 🙏🏻🥁 #RIP #frankiebanali pic.twitter.com/TAq5ISNRSz
— Paul Shortino (@PaulShortino) August 21, 2020
Rest In Peace Frankie Banali. Today we lost a brother. A true legend and an amazing person. pic.twitter.com/zHVioU7nQV
— Autograph (@AutographBand) August 21, 2020
Rest in peace Frankiehttps://t.co/KiXj9DUoNE pic.twitter.com/mgaAgBrSOy
— jizzypearl (@jizzypearl13) August 22, 2020
RIP @FrankieBanali . Your legendary heart and musicianship lives forevermore. (L-R Chuck Wright, me, Frankie, @iamralphsutton ). pic.twitter.com/R5XQldAzu7
— Bill Leverty (@Leverty) August 22, 2020
R.I.P. Frankie. You will be missed….. I met Frankie in 1982. I went to the Troubadour to watch a band play and I’ll never forget the first time I saw Frankie… Wearing a long black leather coat with his hair to… https://t.co/LFJMnr0cmW
— DOUG ALDRICH (@Douglas_Aldrich) August 21, 2020
RIP my dear friend Frankie Banali QUIET RIOT my sincere condolences to his wife Regina, family, band, friends, fans. You fought hard against pancreatic cancer. It was an honor to be asked by you to co-write and sing backing vocals on the last QUIET RIOT album Hollywood Cowboys pic.twitter.com/s4gVzDfPj3
— neil turbin (@deathriders) August 21, 2020
Sad to hear Frankie Banali passed. Only met him this once, he was very gracious.
📷: @stephaniecabral @fredcoury @JeffPilson pic.twitter.com/THjPuCE43v— Jay Ruston (@jayruston) August 21, 2020