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クワイエット・ライオットのドラマー、フランキー・バネリが死去

2020/08/22 11:00掲載

Frankie Banali

クワイエット・ライオット（Quiet Riot）のドラマー、フランキー・バネリ（Frankie Banali）が死去。バネリは2019年4月にステージ4の膵臓がんと診断され、闘病生活を送っていました。68歳でした。

妻のレジーナは声明で

「彼は最後まで16ヶ月間にわたる勇敢な戦いを続け、できるだけ長くプレイし続けた。標準的な化学療法が効かなくなり、脳卒中によって臨床試験の継続が不可能になりました。8月20日午後7時18分、ロサンゼルスで妻と娘に囲まれる中、息を引き取った」

と発表しています。

フランキー・バネリは1951年ニューヨークのクイーンズ生まれ。1975年にロサンゼルスに移り、1982年にクワイエット・ライオットに参加。以降、長年にわたり、バンドのドラマーとして活躍。1983年のアルバム『Metal Health』は全米1位に輝いた。彼はまたW.A.S.P.やHughes/Thrall、チャリティー・プロジェクト「Hear 'N Aid」などにも参加した。

バネリの訃報を受け、さまざまなミュージシャンが追悼コメントを発表しています

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

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

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

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

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

So very sad that my brother Frankie Banali, passed away last night.
Frankie played drums on the the Hughes: Thrall album . There was
no one more loyal honorable courageous and committed than Frankie.
Words cannot express how I feel. Let’s all share the love for Frankie
pic.twitter.com/OkdQhemvW3
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) 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

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

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

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

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