Quiet Riot is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in May 1975, the group originally included vocalist Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Kelly Garni and drummer Drew Forsyth. The current lineup features bassist Rudy Sarzo (who first joined in 1978), guitarist Alex Grossi (who joined in 2004), drummer Johnny Kelly (who joined in 2020), and vocalist John Torra (who joined in 2026).

History 1975–1989 Quiet Riot was formed in 1975 by vocalist Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Kelly Garni and drummer Drew Forsyth. Garni left in late 1978, after an altercation with DuBrow in which he reportedly almost shot the vocalist. He was later replaced by Rudy Sarzo, who was credited on Quiet Riot II despite not performing on the album. Rhoads left in late 1979, after he was hired by Ozzy Osbourne to join his solo band. Rhoads and DuBrow offered the guitarist position to Greg Leon, who joined early the next year alongside bassist Gary Van Dyke, and Drew Forsyth still on drums. The new lineup subsequently dropped the Quiet Riot moniker and briefly worked under DuBrow's name, changing personnel several times, although no new music was released except some unreleased songs that were supposed to be on a Quiet Riot III album. Only 1 new song, titled "Thunderbird", was performed.

The band returned in September 1982 with DuBrow, Sarzo, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and drummer Frankie Banali. Sarzo would later leave in January 1985, with Chuck Wright (who had performed with the group during its tenure as "DuBrow") taking his place. Following several years of "outlandish and bratty behavior", DuBrow was fired from Quiet Riot in February 1987, with the remaining members of the band claiming that the vocalist "had become a very serious detriment to Quiet Riot". He was replaced by Rough Cutt frontman Paul Shortino, while Wright was replaced by Sean McNabb around the same time. Both new members performed on the band's sixth studio QR, released in October 1988. DuBrow sued Quiet Riot over use of the band name in 1989, leading to the group's dissolution.

1991–2007 The vocalist subsequently formed Little Women, later to be renamed ‘Heat’ with English blues guitarist Sean Manning and composed songs together for a new album. They were joined by bassist Kenny Hillery and drummer Pat Ashby… the band was later renamed Quiet Riot once again upon the return of Cavazo in June 1991. Ashby was soon replaced by Bobby Rondinelli, who performed on part of the 1993 release Terrified, before Banali returned to complete the album. Wright subsequently returned to the band in 1994, remaining for three years before Sarzo took his place again after reuniting with his former bandmates at a party hosted by Marilyn Manson. The lineup of Quiet Riot remained stable for six years, during which time it released two studio albums – Alive and Well and Guilty Pleasures – except for three concerts in August 2002, in which former vocalist Shortino filled in for DuBrow for three concerts when DuBrow became ill with the flu. In September 2003, it was announced that the band had broken up following differences between members.

The group's breakup was short-lived, however, as just over a year later Quiet Riot returned with a lineup including DuBrow, Banali, former bassist Wright, and new guitarist Alex Grossi. Grossi was briefly replaced by Tracii Guns in December 2005, although he left after just a month due to musical differences. Neil Citron recorded guitar for the band's eleventh studio album Rehab, while Billy Morris took over as touring guitarist. Wright was also replaced briefly, by Tony Franklin in the studio, before both he and Grossi returned to the band. Quiet Riot remained active for another year, when frontman DuBrow was found dead on November 25, 2007. It was announced later that the singer had died of an "accidental cocaine overdose". Banali later announced that the group would not continue.

2010 onwards Three years after DuBrow's death, Quiet Riot reformed with new vocalist Mark Huff joining Grossi, Wright and Banali. Huff was fired in January 2012, with former Montrose frontman Keith St. John taking his place for a string of shows in February. Scott Vokoun was later enlisted as Huff's permanent replacement in March. Vokoun remained in the group until the following November, when he was replaced by Love/Hate frontman Jizzy Pearl. Pearl contributed to the band's first studio album in eight years, 2014's Quiet Riot 10, before leaving in December 2016 to focus on his solo career, with Seann Nicols taking his place. Nicols remained for only a few months, however, before he was replaced by James Durbin in March 2017. Durbin later re-recorded Nichols's vocals for the album Road Rage. In 2019, Durbin left to focus on his solo career, with Pearl returning to the band. On August 20, 2020, Banali died from pancreatic cancer, at the age of 68. He was eventually replaced by Danzig and former Type O Negative drummer Johnny Kelly. Nearly a year after Banali's death, Quiet Riot announced that bassist Rudy Sarzo was rejoining the band after an eighteen-year hiatus, once again replacing Chuck Wright.

In July 2026, Quiet Riot announced Pearl would be leaving the band and opened vocalist auditions to the public. They later announced his replacement as 23-year-old John Torra, who had received significant attention on social media for his audition videos.

Members Current ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsRudy SarzoAlex Grossiguitar, backing vocals Johnny KellydrumsnoneJohn Torra2026–presentvocalsnone

Former ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsKevin DuBrowall Quiet Riot releases from Quiet Riot (1978) to Quiet Riot 10 (2014), except QR (1988) and '89 Live in Japan (2004)Drew Forsyth1975–1980drums, backing vocalsRandy Rhoads1975–1979 guitar, backing vocalsKelly Garni1975–1978bass, backing vocalsGreg Leon1979–1980guitarnoneCarlos CavazoFrankie Banaliall Quiet Riot releases from Metal Health (1983) to Hollywood Cowboys (2019) except The Randy Rhoads Years (1993)Jizzy Pearllead vocalsQuiet Riot 10 (2014)Kjell Benner1985bass Chuck WrightPaul Shortinolead vocalsSean McNabbKenny Hillery1991–1994 bassTerrified (1993)Pat Ashby1991drums Bobby Rondinelli1991–1993Terrified (1993)Matt Littell1995bassDown to the Bone (1995)Bjorn Englen1995rowspan="3" Ty WesterhoffTracii Guns2005–2006guitarNeil Citron2006 Rehab (2006)Tony FranklinbassBilly Morris2006guitarrowspan="5" Steve FisterMark Huff2010–2012lead vocalsKeith St. John2012Scott Vokoun2012–2013 Seann Nicols2016–2017 "The Seeker" - single (2017)James Durbin2017–2019Mike Dupke2019drums

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Timeline

Line-ups PeriodMembersReleasesMay 1975 – late 1978Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Randy Rhoads – guitar, backing vocals Kelly Garni – bass, backing vocals Drew Forsyth – drums, backing vocalsQuiet Riot (1978) Quiet Riot II (1978) The Randy Rhoads Years (1993)Late 1978 – November 1979Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Randy Rhoads – guitar, backing vocals Rudy Sarzo – bass, backing vocals Drew Forsyth – drums, backing vocalsnone November 1979Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Greg Leon – guitar Rudy Sarzo – bass, backing vocals Drew Forsyth – drums, backing vocalsnone Band inactive November 1979- September 1982September 1982 – March 1985Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Rudy Sarzo – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsMetal Health (1983) Condition Critical (1984) Live at the US Festival, 1983 (2012)March 1985 - late 1985Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Kjell Benner – bass Frankie Banali – drumsnoneJanuary 1986 – February 1987Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsQR III (1986)1987–1989Paul Shortino – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Sean McNabb – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsQR (1988)Band inactive 1989–19911991Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Kenny Hillery – bass Pat Ashby – drumsnone1991–1993Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Kenny Hillery – bass Bobby Rondinelli – drumsTerrified (1993)1993–1994Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Kenny Hillery – bass Frankie Banali – drums1994–1997Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsDown to the Bone (1995)1997 – August 21, 2002Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Rudy Sarzo – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsAlive and Well (1999) Guilty Pleasures (2001)August 22 – 24, 2002Paul Shortino – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Rudy Sarzo – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsnoneAugust 25, 2002 – September 2003Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Carlos Cavazo – guitar, backing vocals Rudy Sarzo – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsBand inactive September 2003 – October 2004October 2004 – December 2005Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsnoneDecember 2005 – January 2006Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Tracii Guns – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsEarly – mid-2006Kevin DuBrow – vocals Neil Citron – guitar Tony Franklin – bass Frankie Banali – drumsRehab (2006)2006Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Billy Morris – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsnone2006Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Steve Fister – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsJune 2006 – November 2007Kevin DuBrow – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsBand inactive November 2007 – September 2010September 2010 – January 2012Mark Huff – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsnoneFebruary 2012Keith St. John – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsMarch 2012 – November 2013Scott Vokoun – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drums, backing vocalsNovember 2013 – December 2016Jizzy Pearl – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsQuiet Riot 10 (2014)December 2016 – March 2017Seann Nicols – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsThe Seeker (single) (2017)March 2017 – September 2019James Durbin – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsRoad Rage (2017) One Night in Milan (2019) Hollywood Cowboys (2019)September 2019 – August 2020Jizzy Pearl – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Frankie Banali – drumsnoneAugust 2020 – October 2021Jizzy Pearl – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals Johnny Kelly – drumsNovember 2021 – September 2026Jizzy Pearl – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Rudy Sarzo – bass, backing vocals Johnny Kelly – drumsSeptember 2026 – presentJohn Torra – lead vocals Alex Grossi – guitar Rudy Sarzo – bass, backing vocals Johnny Kelly – drumsnone

References

External links Quiet Riot official website