BayAreaBackstage Quiet Riot Kevin Dubrow Live Interview

Bay Area Backstage remembers Kevin Dubrow Metal Pioneer who wrote Bang your Head and that became the Metal Anthem that started the major label Metal Signing madness that Hit the 1980's. Without Kevin Dubrow and Quiet Riot you would not have Metal or at least what we Define as Metal and 80's Rock Period."I can remember seeing QUIET RIOT live at various arenas in the Bay Area and one show I will never forget - QUIET RIOT at the Omni at the height of the PEARL JAM flannel, I-am-cooler- than-you because-I-wear -Doc-Martins, I-am-too-cool-for -metal-or anything-that does-not-fit my-trend [era] - yeah, that time, you trendy fucks. So back to the Omni in the '90s. The metal masses came out in force to see QUIET RIOT in Oakland - yep, all 20 of us. It was a horrible turnout, but the ones who did show up caught the original lineup doing all the hits. Like a private concert for those lucky enough to venture into Oakland's mean streets.
"QUIET RIOT paid their dues and even bucked trends and lasted 'till this day in November - the day I found out Kevin DuBrow passed away.
"I can remember him being larger than life and very funny, with a quick wit and always a story. He was a friend to the show and a true gentlemen.
"I will crank up the tunes and bang my head like it was the '80s again. Yep, dust off my metal spikeband and remember my teen years. How they were filled with angst and rebellion. The only thing that got me threw those teenage years was my love for metal and music.
"Thanks, Kevin. Cheers!! R.I.P., brother."

[@stacykeiblerslovesla]

wow, he was such a stage performer - i wish more vocalists would put that much effort in their stage performances. you can see that he really wants to rock the audience like no other. thanks again for uploading this video. kevin dubrow is already "immortalized" by his fans because we won't forget him \m/

[@pwkpilot]

Kevin had so much energy and passion! RIP!

[@jamesroper4952]

RIP Kevin Dubrow he was one of a kind and there will never another like him.

[@DeadShred9]

I always gave QR credit for starting the Glam Metal era !! They were the first then Ratt , Dokken , Crue , Def Lepp TW Sis and so on all hit about a yr later !! I was 17 or 18 yrs old and these guys got the Ball rolling for all that came . They should always get that credit !!

[@rfd73]

Dokken was never a glam metal band

[@podrickfookinpayne2329]

Damn this guy had a killer voice. He was like over 50 at this point right? Even if younger, it's very impressive.

[@roguefate666]

This is a very good version of "Bang Your Head" especially given how far removed in time it was from its initial release. Kevin sounds great. My first album ever was "Metal Health" and I played it basically non-stop for like 6 months straight. After that, I never looked at my drums the same way. Quiet Riot really gave that first push to take my playing seriously and I'm still bashing out metal thirty something years later. Unfortunately, I never got the opportunity to see QR and the loss of Kevin Dubrow really hit me hard. I STILL feel an empty spot even now because Quiet Riot had such a huge influence on me back then. RIP Kevin. I will never forget.

[@joemartinez4890]

One of the best front man of all times!!! Great f0$&%! Band ....

[@mathiaschance7732]

RIP he was a hell of a singer he had an amazing voice for Metal

[@jimmy50000]

R.I.P Kevin you were a legend and will never be forgoten

[@grpenn]

Love you 😘 forever. Miss you, always.

[@LOKISlog7]

Damn it Kevin; you are still sadly missed. I like to think you and Randy rocking the bejusus up there.

[@landonmunoz7611]

Iconic voice! Rough and magnificent 🤘

[@Quietriotou812]

Will miss him forever. A true pioneer of metal.

[@gamerofretro5111]

One of my favorite bands. Kevin Dubrow might have been the most energetic person I've seen. R.I.P. Kevin Dubrow, thank you for your gift of sweet sweet metal.

[@SebKnowlton]

Kevin and Randy, together again! I love QR. I find solace knowing that Kevin pulled up to the pearly gates in a Slick Black Cadillac.

[@Welshbluesman]

Kevin Dubrow, my generations Rod Stewart/Steve Marriott.You were a real deal musician. It is bittersweet that soo much of QR's newer music is now gonna be heard by fans and new fans due to your passing. QR is the real deal rock band....so many pussy new bands, hope they see this interview and learn. RIP Thunderbird.

[@daypass69]

Just like Elvis ,voice never failed him. cocaine heart attack im sure. There is such a thing as to much fun especially when your 52.

[@antoniochen8101]

Fly away to your new home Kevin!!!!You'll be in our hearts for good!!!!

[@Acekicken]

Thanks for the video, THAT ROCKED!!!!

[@THECLARENCES]

Long live the memory of Kevin DuBrow!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@forsure666]

Definitely will miss them. Had the opportunity to see them for the first time in the early nineties at a club called The Rocket Club in Tampa. Small venue and omg did they rock. Saw them again a couple years ago and they didn't miss a beat. They will sorely be missed. :(

[@MetallicAssault]

we are gonna miss you very much, bro!! you will be forever in our hearts!!! wish you're playing with Randy like old times you changed my life...R.I.P

[@stacykeiblerslovesla]

wow i'm fuckin shocked. i can't believe what happened. your legend will never die and you will ALWAYS be in the hearts of your fans! R.I.P. and rock the afterworld as you've rocked this world thank you guys for uploading this

[@Quietriotou812]

A true metal pioneer. He will be dearly missed

[@christopherbell4543]

Sing it Kevin. 🤘

[@spiderbutt3]

@skidrow75 Sadly missed! Kevin had one of the strongest voice's out there!

[@tammysigmon853]

Someone asked why he had to do cocaine in his 50s. When you reach 50 and have to do this kind of activity, you'll know. Poor Kevin. Nobody told him he didn't need to be so energetic.

[@wickfields]

“Somebody scream...! Anyone...! Hello...? Hello...? Is this county fair on?”

[@guitarjwk]

R.I.P. Keven R.I.P.

[@SALLAMAN]

R.I.P KEVIN DUBROW

[@CrosbyStillsNashYoun]

@Stutterat You're awful- but that leopard/cheetah suit really is rod stewart lol

[@steveroth191]

sounds great!

[@headlesssoldier]

tell you what. Now that we can go on the internet and watch anyone from anytime sing live...DuBrow turned out to be one of the best. Bach, Coverdale, Dokken, etc etc etc we're all pretty marginal live. And got worse as they got older. DuBrow seems like he sang strong right til the end.

[@metalheadneji]

R.I.P. Kevin!!!!!!!!!

[@nicklee5610]

Loved Quiet Riot. Kevin still had a great voice , but where is Carlos, Rudy? RIP Kevin.

[@statewr10]

i saw him in State college pa he rocked

[@brightbite]

Luv ya, Kev.

[@ossamotocross]

Does anyone know exactly what was the cause of death? RIP Kevin - you will be missed......

[@andrethethrashe]

RIP Kevin

[@blondegirl5]

that sucks !!! he and the band were awesome...

[@dreadzeppelin85]

Somebody scream....

[@LedZepfan36minpa]

thats quiet riot almost lol

[@endtyme1345]

He was so funny & intelligent. A shame he was ALWAYS on coke. Sometimes an UNBEARABLE experience.

[@Zer0SkiLL789]

RIP

[@itamhoe]

another loss in metal. he joined his pal Randy Rhoads

[@samale3674]

Omg they sucked without Carlos Cavazo.and frankie.and rudy..

[@zigzagbigbag]

yeah that solo was terrible

[@jimmy50000]

R.I.P Kevin you were a legend and will never be forgoten