American metal band Quiet Riot is perhaps best known for their 1983 smash hit “Cum On Feel the Noize” (the first heavy metal song to make the Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart) But did you ever wonder who was behind this seemingly one hit wonder sensation? Did you know the legendary Randy Rhoads was a founding member and part of their original line up? Probably not and that’s kind of the point of this post… If you can wring a documentary out of the story of Anvil, why not Quiet Riot?

Frankie Banali is a world renown drummer you probably remember from the 80′s band QUIET RIOT. He was in the band for 27 years and the last 13 he was also the band’s manager. His career took a major sideswipe when his singer Kevin Dubrow died three years ago. As a single soccer dad in the suburbs, his long hair and tattoos frighten the neighbors, but to other drummers he’s a hero. At a cross roads in his life he must forge ahead and make a new life for himself and his daughter. Lots of never before seen home movies from QUIET RIOT’s heyday, interviews with dozens of rock stars, deeply personal footage and a few surprise twists. The most real, raw rock and roll documentary of it’s time.

This film takes a real journey back through time to the decade of debauchery and decadence. Real home videos shot backstage, on the tour bus, in the recording studio, and in hotel rooms with one of the 80′s top platinum selling bands and most notorious bad boys. Never before seen footage from the milestones in Frankie’s long career in music and his personal life now. Funny, and deeply personal and poignant exploration of Frankie’s long time friendship with his bandmate Kevin Dubrow. The loss of his close friend and his career as he knew it, and his life after Kevin. Follow his journey at his current moment of truth and beyond.

So it looks like Quiet Riot’s interesting story may be told after all. Frankie Banali their drummer is now trying to raise enough money through Kickstarter to make a documentary film chronicling their story. It is supposed to show the glamor and glitz of the 1980′s metal in it’s heyday.

The film will consist of never seen before footage from Banali’s home video vaults with interviews, tour bus debauchery, back stage footage and glimpses into his personal life. The rise and fall of the band and I’m sure even speak about the death of singer Kevin Dubrow a few years ago. Well, it will consist of all that stuff if people can raise enough money to get the film made. For what it’s worth, donating an easy $10 (or more) is a very small price to contribute to something as interesting as this.

I’d embed the trailer for the project, but Kickstarter’s site doesn’t really give you the option. So head over there now, watch the trailer and pitch in a few buck. They’re about 25% of the way to their goal of $20,000…  Bang your head!

- GlamNation