Metal and Rock Celebrities React to the Death of Frankie Banali

My hero, mentor, @QUIETRIOT brother @FrankieBanali is now resting in peace and pain free. I will post a follow up in days to come as try to process this unmeasurable loss. https://t.co/E1dqzJH5ln— Rudy Sarzo (@rudysarzo) August 21, 2020

Rest In Peace @FrankieBanali ???????????? #RIP #frankiebanali pic.twitter.com/TAq5ISNRSz— Paul Shortino ???????? (@PaulShortino) August 21, 2020

Very sad to hear of the passing of Frankie Banali. He was so open in his reports of his illness and seemed to live through his treatments and setbacks bravely and with grace. RIP. https://t.co/7C7E4NJf7y— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 21, 2020

Very very sad to hear this RIP @FrankieBanali https://t.co/VtdxCkyYFm— Charlie Benante (@skisum) August 21, 2020

Wow. What a day. So sad to hear about the loss of @FrankieBanali. He fought hard until the end. His playing and rock 'n' roll spirit will live forever. A fellow New Yorker, Frankie was the real deal. RIP my friend.
"Take me away from all this death."— Dee Snider???????????? (@deesnider) August 21, 2020

Frankie Banali, one of the founding members of Quiet Riot has just lost his extreamely brave fight with pancreatic cancer.
Frankie (seen here) filled in for Mike Portnoy at the Las Vegas Metal awards show in 2016.
RIP FRANKIE#frankiebanali pic.twitter.com/BcAcrbBJya— Jay Jay French (@jayjayfrench) August 22, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Frankie Banali and Friends and fans alike. A true rocker who dedicated his life to rock n' roll RIP Rock In Power Frankie Banali https://t.co/P3ovaQNt47— Sebastian Bach™️ (@sebastianbach) August 21, 2020

So saddened to hear of the passing of my drumming brother @FrankieBanali. He fought an incredibly brave battle against Cancer and his strength and dignity was truly inspiring…Rest In Peace my friend ???? #RIPFrankieBanali pic.twitter.com/pTXPuqgScG— Mike Portnoy ???? (@MikePortnoy) August 21, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family & friends on the loss of @FrankieBanali.— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) August 21, 2020

Devastating news today! Such a nice guy and respected drummer in the world of rock n roll.
Rest in Peace Master Frankie Banali. pic.twitter.com/jEZ8jO0D4O— Mikkey Dee (@themikkeydee) August 21, 2020

So Sad To Hear Frankie Banali Has Passed…R.I.P. Sweet Frankie…My Love To Your Family, Friends & Fans…XXX pic.twitter.com/vJNrNnGLrN— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) August 21, 2020

Deepest Sympathy to the Frankie Banali family and fans all over the world. When we hear the heavens thunder we will know it came from you. Great musicians never die….
RIP FRANKIE ???????????? pic.twitter.com/66NGdYpd6I— Lita Ford (@litaford) August 21, 2020

Saddened to hear that @FrankieBanali has passed away. Not only was he a talented drummer/musician but also a great human being. He will be missed. Condolences, love & prayers to his family and friends.#RIPFrankieBanali pic.twitter.com/V94mjgVkNI— Tom Keifer (@TomKeiferMusic) August 21, 2020

Sorry to hear about the passing of fbanali #FrankieBanali, one of the greatest rock drummers of the 80s w @QUIETRIOT. I had the pleasure of having him and his old band mate and my brother @rudysarzo on #TalkIsJericho… https://t.co/S8M1wLomwx— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 21, 2020

Frankie Banali The heavy hitter that brought the heartbeat and the beginning of heavy metal in popular music has passed.
You will be missed my friend….
Fly high ????
Photo by Wayne Perez pic.twitter.com/cH3Uzt1qcg— Mark Slaughter (@markslaughter33) August 21, 2020

RIP Frankie you will be deeply missed! Thanks for the 30+ year friendship! ???? #fuckcancer #rockandrolllegend @ Los Angeles, California https://t.co/H1TiP9vixB— Taime Downe (@fasttaime) August 21, 2020

R.I.P. Frankie Banali I’m deeply saddened to hear this news!!! Frankie was a great guy, and I had many laughs with him!!!! The band upstairs is unfortunately becoming greater…Rest in Peace buddy!!!!! pic.twitter.com/QWc4SN5aw9— John Corabi (@Crablegs59) August 21, 2020

With a VERY heavy heart I share one of the best humans has left us today, my dear friend and @QUIETRIOT drummer, @FrankieBanali! I'd known him since 1986, he was always the greatest person 1 could wish to befriend! Suffer no more FB, see you on the other side! #cancersucks pic.twitter.com/PBBFnnnmI3— Jeff Scott Soto (@jeffscottsoto) August 21, 2020

Rest In Peace Frankie Banali pic.twitter.com/N8qpQOCsB8— Official Dio (@OfficialRJDio) August 21, 2020

R.I.P. Mr Frankie Banali???????????????? Rest In Peace. ????????— RATT (@theRATTpack) August 21, 2020

Rest in Peace Frankie!!! U know we all loved you brotherman! @FrankieBanali U will be missed by all of us! Our Thoughts & prayers go out to Regina & Ashley Banali BB ???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/RAPVAeOZVE— BulletBoys (@TheBulletBoys) August 21, 2020

RIP @FrankieBanali
"He was a friend, a great drummer and a beautiful person. Such a loss" – @TLuccketta#FrankieBanali pic.twitter.com/iqyRYCSsTE— TESLA™ (@TeslaBand) August 21, 2020

Rest In Peace @FrankieBanali! A class act????????. You will be missed— Tim 'Ripper' Owens (@TimRipperOwens) August 21, 2020