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Lisa Melchert
August 19, 2025
I Am So Very Sorry To Hear This.
Sending My Love Hugs And Prayers To His Family and Friends..
Lisa Melchert
Front Row Promotions
Lindsey
November 4, 2021
To Frankie's family I am so sorry for your devastating loss. May God continue to be with your family.
GREG MACK
November 4, 2021
QUIET RIOT ROCKED!! I LISTENED TO THEM ALL THE TIME!! HEART FELT SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY!! THEY WILL ROCK IN HEAVEN!!
David MacPhee
July 16, 2021
Coming up on a year now. I will never forget how nice you guys were when I was on your tour bus back in 1984. That was such a great year and I still have the pictures. Can't believe we've lost you and Kevin. Very sorry for your family and friends. We've lost so many people lately. Thanks again for the fun. Those days will never come back around in our lifetime. What a time that was...
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philip Tartaglia
September 26, 2020
God bless Frankie and family
ERIC SHIPPERT
September 13, 2020
I got to meet Frankie at a Quiet Riot show. He signed my Metal Health album. I also have a used, signed set of his sticks, and a signed picture he gave me. He was one of the BEST drummers in the world, and one of the nicest Rockstars, that ever existed. He was a peaceful human, and loved his fans. He will be missed. RIP FRANKIE
Lady Mo
September 8, 2020
Lovely man. Very kind and considerate. A good soul
Candi Hall
September 6, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Rest In Peace!
Phil Crowe
September 2, 2020
We lost a icon he was one great drummer n he's up there next Kevin jamming rip
Scott Blevins
September 2, 2020
Frankie was a one of a kind. Great memories with him.
September 1, 2020
Fly away Frankie to your new home,,,,,t,,,,,, RIP.
August 31, 2020
So sad to hear of Frankie Banali’s passing. My heart goes out to the family, friends and fans mourning this great loss. May Our Father in heaven grant you peace and comfort because he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:6,7)
August 30, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My heartfelt condolences to the family's.
Mike Golonka
August 27, 2020
I’m going to miss you my friend. My deepest sympathy to Regina and Ashley may God Bless you all.
mauricio gomez
August 26, 2020
Dear Frankie, the 2 times that you played in guadalajara Mexico, the public acclaimed you, for being humble people with a good heart towards the people of Mexico, we will always love and miss you as someone very special to rock; rest in peace, friend
Eric Dion
August 26, 2020
rip
Gus Medina
August 26, 2020
He had one of the best Rock bands in the 80s and beyond,sorry to hear that he's gone way to early but he loved rocking to the end,R.I.P. Frankie.
Dave Hicks
August 25, 2020
To the Banali family my condolences for the passing of Frankie
God Bless
August 24, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Hold on to the memories that warm your hearts. Give your burdens to God, He will comfort and strengthen you.
Cliff & Marjorie Eisenberger
August 24, 2020
Rest & Rock in Piece, your music will live forever
Jerry H
August 24, 2020
Being a Quiet Riot fan and following Frankie over the years this news really hurts. He seemed like such a nice guy. Everyone knows about his talent but him being the stand up guy is what we should remember him for. May he rest in peace.
August 24, 2020
My condolences.
Robert
August 24, 2020
Frankie Banali ,
May you Rest Eternally in The Living Light.
Thank you for the Music.
Robert MacKinnon (Bahama Kin)
August 24, 2020
Deepest condolences to the family in this time of your dear loss, may you find comfort from the words of Isaiah 51:12
Joey D
August 24, 2020
WOW,my God bless the Banali family’s,friends and fans,all over the world as we all mourned the loss of a great man, human being and, what a drummer.
Rock on my brother mr.Frankie Banali.God bless his soul.
Cas
August 24, 2020
My deepest sympathy for the family of Frankie Banality ,may you cherish his memories as a talent drummer and may the God of all comfort strengthen and comfort you during this most difficult time
MONICA COLLEDGE
August 23, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
August 23, 2020
Our condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the Family during this most difficult time. May our Heavenly Father give you all an abundance of love, peace and comfort.
MG, Jackson, MS.
Leslee Puckett
August 23, 2020
Rest in Heaven Frankie.You will be missed by all your fans! Love you.
Amy Workman
August 23, 2020
Come on feel the noise was a good song he played the drums good in it now it will always be in my memory I think of him God got you playing drums for him now Rip buddy
Kenneth Brown
August 23, 2020
Rest in peace Frankie banali! You are a legend and you'll never be forgotten! I bet you a couple of times and you were one of the nicest guys ever! Thank you for the music!
August 23, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences
Jenny
August 23, 2020
Such courage and strength. Ty, Frankie, for being an advocate for others and for animals. You were an amazing drummer. Very kind of you to sign and give your drumstick to me. Ty for the great music. My sincere condolences to your family, friends, and fans.
Bruce Higgins
August 23, 2020
Rest in peace so happy your pain is over you’ve been through a lot. Your memory last forever, God bless.
Richard mcvoy
August 23, 2020
I will never forget the 80s and your one of those reason .RIP and thank you for being you
J. Harley Gilmore
August 22, 2020
Frankie and I met at FM Station in North Hollywood back in 1992 and immediately hit it off. As drummers do, we sat and discussed drumming and drummers, music, and why the drummer's true role in any band is to keep it all together and make the music feel good for everyone else--and that's how Frankie lived his life. He made those around him feel good--always looking out for his friends and loved ones.
Throughout the years, we bumped into each other at numerous events--always happy to catch-up and share a moment or two. Within the last five years or so, our contact waned a bit and I had always wondered how Frankie was doing and if he was happy. When I heard the news that he had checked himself into Kaiser Hospital, I immediately made my way over--doubting I'd be able to actually see him due to the COVID crisis--but I had to try.
I grabbed a couple of pairs of Vic Firth "Buddy Rich" model signature drumsticks and headed out. As most of us realize the stock issued gowns in most hospitals aren't really on the cutting edge of anything fashionable or modestly comfortable, so I stopped and picked up a couple of men's robes so Frankie didn't have to settle for just Door #1--he also had Doors 2 and 3 as well.
As expected, I wasn't able to see him but a very decent Security Guard took my care package up to Frankie's room with a note I included.
The next day, I phoned Kaiser and was patched through to Frankie. We spoke for a bit until I asked him how he was doing:
"...I really don't want to talk about it. Thank you for the sticks and everything...can we talk later?'
"Of course--I know we'll talk later. We'll hang when you get out..."
That was the last time we spoke.
But as I told Frankie, I know we'll talk later.
Love you, Frankie.
J. Harley Gilmore
John Brown
August 22, 2020
Frankie, it's always surreal when a musical hero from ones youth passes. Although you may be gone, your music will allow you to live on. I hope you are finally free of the suffering and pain. Rest in Peace my friend.
Mitch Gerber
August 22, 2020
It's been an outpouring of Facebook posts regarding the passing of Frankie and the one word that I keep seeing in everybody's post is 'kind' and that says it all about this wonderful man who put up a hell of a fight against cancer for the past few years and was very public about his battle....RIP brother Frankie
Terry Hails
August 22, 2020
The memories and the music of Quiet Riot, live and on the radio, are many in my life. Thank you for sharing your life and music with me and the world. Rock On...Frankie
NELSON SMITH
August 22, 2020
You are the best friend to all of us. rest in peace ,Frankie. you will be missed.
NELSON SMITH
August 22, 2020
I use to watch Frankie play drums for the band Quiet Riot . rest in peace, Frankie.
irma Gonzalez
August 22, 2020
R.I.P. Frankie and thanks for giving us your wonderful music. You won’t be forgotten!
Irma Gonzalez
August 22, 2020
What an amazing drummer he was. Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time.
JR Harris
August 22, 2020
Saw him and the band as headliners for the Condition Critical tour as they started it in Casper, Wyoming. Whitesnake was the opener. Loudest damn show I have ever experienced. It was perfect. Ty my friend for all the life you gave to the music you played.
Charlene Juergens
August 22, 2020
Rest In Peace. I Love You and Your Music Will Live On Forever.
Charlene Juergens
August 22, 2020
FRANKIE BANALI, was a very dear friend, in the music industry and World!!!
Charlene
August 22, 2020
FRANKIE was a dear old friend, in the music industry and World!
Charlene Juergens
August 22, 2020
He was a dear old friend , in our music industry and WORLD! He will always be loved and missed. I'm deeply saddened about the passing of my friend! Special prayers from Utah, God's Country ☆☆☆☆☆☆
Ricky Tull
August 22, 2020
Rest in peace Frankie! You were a drum mentor to me since the first Quiet Riot album came out. You really influenced me. I know that you are happy now because You, Kevin DuBrow, and Randy Rhoads are rocking out once again together in the heavens above! I know that you always missed your best friend Kevin! May you rest in peace, and I thank you for being an inspiration in my life even though you never knew me ..........
charles zuber
August 21, 2020
Literally the REASON I started playing drums. I was 12 when I got my first kit and the Metal Health album, watching the MTV videos I learned how to hold my sticks, how to place my hands, use my feet. Many years later I got to meet him, and tell him what he meant to me as a young kid learning to play, and a few years after that, I got the honor of my band opening for Quiet Riot at a club here in Michigan. A true rock star, a true gentleman, a true hero to many. RIP Frankie.... tell Kevin we said Hi!! We'll be listening for you in the thunder...
Bruce Sullivan
August 21, 2020
Rest in paradise my brother of rock
David Drouillard
August 21, 2020
True Legend
R.I.P.
Missy Whitney
August 21, 2020
I'll always remember you in Monarch opening for Dubrow and soon after becoming part of Kevin's band. The rest is Quiet Riot history. I'm grateful for your comfort after Kevin's death and you'll always be Boom Boom Banali to me. I hope you and Kevin are reminiscing and catching up, right now. Love you, from your Quiet Riot Squad Prez ❤
SUSAN ALFORD-HAWKINS
August 21, 2020
HEAVEN GAINED AN AWESOME DRUMMER, HE WILL BE MISSED BY HIS FANS..
R.I.P. FRANKIE
Tony St James
August 21, 2020
Dont matter what i try to say it always falls short. Im gonna miss you my brother. Thank you so so much for all the great music you gave us. Quiet Riot music got me throught some very hard times n of course in every QR song i heard u were always there.
Thank you for being part of my life n put big smiles on me.
I love you brother, I will always miss you
Tony
ALYSON MORROW
August 21, 2020
Heaven just gained another fantastic musician. RIP!
Harry Simpson
August 21, 2020
Godspeed Frankie, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the music memories...
Jeff Windwer
August 21, 2020
RIP to a really nice guy........
Daryn Self
August 21, 2020
Awesome drummer, great guy who loved his fans. His music was the soundtrack to my life. Rock in peace bro, loved your work, you will be missed by many. ❤
Linda Hoski
August 21, 2020
Rest in Peace Dearest Frankie... You were such a Wonderful,Kind Person.Im so glad I got to meet you. Rock in Heaven With Kevin...Will Miss You....
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Christie Quick
August 21, 2020
sad to hear the news you are in my Heart your music lives forever Love and respect to your family praying for I have been a life long fan.
Steve DeHerrera
August 21, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Banali back in the early 1990’s. He was very friendly and a great guy. He even gave me one of his drumsticks. R.I.P. Frankie
James Beeson
August 21, 2020
The world has suffered a great loss. Mega talented drummer, inspiring person, exactly what you’d hope a rock star could be. He and his music made the rock and roll world and my life a better place!
Rest in Peace Frankie Banali
Ginger Gunter
August 21, 2020
Frankie you will be extremely missed by those who loved you. Make sure you Make some noize while you're there ❤
Darren Griffiths
August 21, 2020
I will miss you greatly, my music landscape has changed forever. Without doubt one of the good ones, rest easy Frankie x
Mezzy Shredder
August 21, 2020
Frankie, my brother, thank you for all you have given to the world. You will always be remembered. May you always R.I.P.
August 21, 2020
Heaven just got another great drummer .Rest in peace my friend .
Al Rose
August 21, 2020
Rest in Power Frankie! Say hi to Kevin for us! You will be missed....
Michael Lukers
August 21, 2020
Dear Frankie, you will be missed. It is definitely louder in Heaven with you and John Bonham. R.I.P. brother.
Arlene Totten. A Fan
August 21, 2020
Rest in peace, prayers going out to the family.
August 21, 2020
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Lonnie Boyd
August 21, 2020
Rest in peace my friend.
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