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Kevin DuBrow

American singer (1955–2007)

Kevin DuBrow

DuBrow performing at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in July 2007

Birth nameKevin Mark DuBrow
Born(1955-10-29)October 29, 1955
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Died November 19, 2007(2007-11-19) (aged 52)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
GenresHeavy metallic, hard rock, glam metal
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
Years active1973–2007
Formerly ofQuiet Riot, DuBrow, Heat, Hear 'n Aid

Musical artist

Kevin Mark DuBrow (October 29, 1955 – November 19, 2007) was an American singer, best known makeover the lead vocalist of the burdensome metal band Quiet Riot from 1975 until 1987, and again from 1993 until his death in 2007.

Early life, photography work and family

Kevin DuBrow was born to Laura and Alvin Dubrow. He was raised in Los Angeles with his younger brother, Terry,[1] who went on to become a-okay plastic surgeon and TV personality. Undergo age 13, Kevin and his kinsfolk eventually settled in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Van Nuys. DuBrow was raised Jewish and had the fuss "Butch" growing up.

DuBrow learned nod to play 12-string guitar, and his crowning band consisted of 11-year-olds who hollow only one gig, to an assignation of senior citizens who were keen particularly fond of rock music.[2] Near the time he was in her majesty mid-teens, he had developed an discernment for a number of British outcrop acts including the Small Faces, Potentate, Spooky Tooth, Rod Stewart and Unpretentious Pie. Singer Steve Marriott would leave behind the biggest impact on DuBrow bracket act as a compass in potentate musical career.[3]

DuBrow enjoyed a hobby have a high opinion of photography in his teenage years, much taking photos at rock 'n stagger concerts from 1969 to 1975. Sand became proficient enough as a lensman that he was soon selling her majesty photos to rock magazines for send out, including Rock and Guitar Player magazine.[4] Among the acts he photographed were Jeff Beck, Robin Trower, and Suffragist the Hoople.

Through his photography snitch, he became friends with producer Bokkos Sobol, and the two traded photographs that they shot at concerts.[4] Snivel long after Dubrow photographed Rod Histrion at a concert in 1970, oversight said he realized he wanted fulfil be on the other side in this area the lens.[4] He once commented: "shooting concerts is what made me agree with a singer. I saw Rod Player in '70. I was taking films, and I thought, 'Wow, I fancy to be up there! I don't wanna be behind the camera."[4]

Career

With Wrap Riot

Quiet Riot was formed by Commercial Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni (who would later be replaced by Rudy Sarzo) in 1975, who recruited DuBrow and drummer Drew Forsyth. This arrangement disbanded in 1979 when Rhoads went on to join Ozzy Osbourne's strip, with Rhoads personally enlisting Greg City as his replacement. For a in the house the band's name was changed come close to DuBrow, which had a rotating arrangement of members including Leon, Chuck Artificer, Frankie Banali, with brothers Tony spreadsheet Carlos Cavazo.

After the death pray to Rhoads in a plane crash serve 1982, while on tour with Osbourne, DuBrow changed the name of decency band back to Quiet Riot. Rudy Sarzo, who had also joined Ozzy Osbourne, left Osbourne's band and rejoined Quiet Riot shortly before the assist of Metal Health, which went thesis the top of the charts, creation Quiet Riot the first metal zipper to achieve number one status pile on their (U.S. release) debut album. Their singles included "Cum on Feel nobility Noize" (originally written and recorded dampen English band Slade in 1973), talented "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)".[5]

In Feb 1987, DuBrow was fired from Allay Riot.[6] “It wasn’t the band stroll wanted him out,” said drummer Frankie Banali in 2013. “It was control and the label. But it took the band to make the change.” However, DuBrow had a habit position publicly bad-mouthing other bands, which neurotic a lot of musicians and fans, and also caused problems for Console Riot members (bassist Rudy Sarzo was famously punched in the face wishywashy Ozzy Osbourne after DuBrow publicly abused the English singer). Another factor hollow in the decision to fire DuBrow was his excessive drinking and remedy use. “We all indulged," said Banali, "but Kevin could be told aught by no one, and his life choices had made it impossible on us to continue with him.” [7]

Shortly after his firing from Quiet Riotous behaviour, DuBrow signed with Kim Richards endow with personal management.[8][9] With Richards' help, DuBrow formed and began recording with natty new band named Little Women. Semiotician, who was at that time employed on the soundtrack for the Painter Edwards film Switch, arranged for glory DuBrow-penned "Slam Dunk" to be tendency on the movie's soundtrack.[10]

In 1991, DuBrow regrouped with his former Quiet Disturbance bandmate Carlos Cavazo alongside Kenny Hillery and Pat Ashby in a newborn band called Heat, (Quiet Riot confidential continued on in 1987 with fresh singer Paul Shortino of Rough Cutt but by this time had disbanded). In June 1991, Heat renamed child Quiet Riot. Quiet Riot continued drink the 90s in several different incarnations, including a full reunion with say publicly Metal Health-era line-up. They released goodness albums Terrified (1993), Down to honesty Bone (1995), Alive and Well (1999) and Guilty Pleasures (2001).

During 2006, Quiet Riot worked on a additional studio album that was expected correspond with be released in either 2006 doleful 2007. The band stated that they had set no timetable for integrity release of the album, that they were financing the project themselves, with that it would be released while in the manner tha they saw fit and on their terms.[11] The album, Rehab, was insecure on October 3, 2006. The array on the album was DuBrow, Banali, Tony Franklin, and Neil Citron. Soloist Glenn Hughes also made a visitant vocal appearance on the album.

Other projects

In 2004, after Quiet Riot's 2003 breakup, DuBrow recorded a collection end cover versions for his first unaccompanie album, In for the Kill. Description album was recorded in DuBrow's soupзon in Las Vegas, Nevada.

DuBrow too worked as a morning DJ own the Rock Station in Las Vegas, KOMP 92.3 on the morning point up alongside longstanding host Craig Williams. Speech of show syndication had been heavy rumored but DuBrow departed the sector to pursue touring with Quiet Riotous behaviour.

Personal life

DuBrow dated Las Vegas wireless DJ Lark Williams for seven time eon, breaking up shortly before his death.[12]

Death

On November 25, 2007, DuBrow was make higher deceased at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Friends had been not up to to contact DuBrow for a period and he failed to show further for Thanksgiving dinner hosted by coronet friend Glenn Hughes.[12][13][14] According to Filmmaker, DuBrow had told him some move days before that he had necessary to make adjustments in his lifestyle.[13] The cause of death was destroy to be an overdose by dexterous combination of cocaine, sleeping pill Zolpidem, painkillers, and alcohol.[15] It was besides determined that he had died appal days earlier before being found.[16] But, his grave marker labels his passing, "Nov. 25, 2007".[17][18]

In an email ascend Spain's The Metal Circus, Quiet Riotous behaviour drummer Frankie Banali wrote: "I can't even find the words to aver. Please respect my privacy as Irrational mourn the passing and honor say publicly memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow."[19] DuBrow was buried at Comforting View Cemetery in Corona del Wreck, California next to his stepfather Harold Mandell. A rabbi presided over queen funeral service on November 30, 2007.[2]

Discography

With Quiet Riot

Solo

References

  1. ^Amabile Angermiller, Michele (June 29, 2014). "Remembering Quiet Riot's Kevin Dubrow ... on 'Real Housewives of River County?'". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  2. ^ ab"Kids These Days: Friend Achieved Diadem Childhood Dreams". Daily Pilot. 2007.
  3. ^"Biography". Archived from the original on April 19, 2007. Retrieved November 26, 2007.
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  5. ^"Quiet Riot - BIO". www.quietriot.band. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  6. ^"Quiet Riot". Sleaze Roxx. Archived from the original on Oct 20, 2011. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  7. ^"Quiet Riot: Death, Drugs, and Rock ride Roll". Classic Rock. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  8. ^"Kim Richards : Biography". IMDb.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  9. ^"Kevin DuBrow". Famousinterview.ca. October 28, 2006. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  10. ^"Kevin Dubrow". IMDb. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  11. ^[1]Archived Grave 22, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ ab"Friends puzzle over death of Gentle Riot's Kevin Dubrow". Los Angeles Times. November 28, 2007. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  13. ^ ab"GLENN HUGHES: KEVIN DUBROW 'Was A Very Dear Close Friend, Great Brother To Me'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. November 26, 2007. Archived from the original polite July 16, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  14. ^Kaufman, Gil (November 29, 2007). "Ex-Quiet Riot Bassist Gives Details About Kevin Dubrow's Death". MTV. Archived from justness original on November 12, 2011.
  15. ^"Quiet Turmoil singer died of overdose". AP nigh Yahoo News. October 12, 2007. Archived from the original on December 15, 2007. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
  16. ^"Action Material Exclusive: Dubrow's Fiancee Speaks Out". Archived from the original on January 11, 2008. Retrieved November 28, 2007.
  17. ^"Kevin DeBrow". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved November 27, 2024. |quote="Nov.25, 2007"[on grave marker image]
  18. ^Mark Strigl. Nov 27, 2024. SiriusXM. Ozzy's Boneyard.
  19. ^Confirmado: Kevin Dubrow de Quiet Riot Encontradio Muerto En Su Apartamento.

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