Kevin DuBrow

AKA:

Butch

Birth Name:

Kevin Mark DuBrow

Birth Date:

October 29, 1955

Birth Place:

Hollywood, California

Death Date:

November 19, 2007

Place of Death:

4800 Mountain Valley Road, Las Vegas, Nevada

Age:

Cause of Death:

Overdose of cocaine, sleeping pill Zolpidem, painkillers, and alcohol

Cemetery Name:

Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park

Claim to Fame:

Music

Kevin Mark DuBrow was an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot from 1975 until 1987, and again from 1993 until his death in 2007. Quiet Riot was formed by Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni (who would later be replaced by Rudy Sarzo) in 1975, who recruited DuBrow and drummer Drew Forsyth. This lineup disbanded in 1979 when Rhoads went on to join Ozzy Osbourne's band. After the death of Rhoads in a plane crash in 1982, while on tour with Osbourne, Rudy Sarzo, who had also joined Ozzy Osbourne, left Osbourne's band and rejoined Quiet Riot shortly before the release of Metal Health, which went to the top of the charts, making Quiet Riot the first metal band to achieve number one status on their debut album. Their singles included "Cum on Feel the Noize" and "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)". In February 1987, DuBrow was fired from Quiet Riot. Management and record executives pushed for the change because DuBrow had a habit of publicly bad-mouthing other bands, which alienated a lot of musicians and fans. Another factor cited in the decision to fire DuBrow was his excessive drinking and drug use. “We all indulged," said bandmate Frankie Banali, "But Kevin could be told nothing by no one, and his lifestyle choices had made it impossible for us to continue with him.” Over the next two decades Kevin dabbled in solo projects, soundtracks, as a radio DJ, and reformed Quiet Riot with a revolving door of musicians. All that time the monkey on his back never left and he died at his home in Las Vegas from an overdose six days prior to being discovered.

Fun Fact

Kevin DuBrow enjoyed a hobby of photography in his teenage years, often taking photos at rock ‘n roll concerts from 1969 to 1975. He became proficient enough as a photographer that he was soon selling his photos to rock magazines for publication, including Rock and Guitar Player magazine. Among the acts he photographed were Jeff Beck, Robin Trower, Rod Stewart and Mott the Hoople.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park

3500 Pacific View Drive

Corona Del Mar, California, 92625

USA

North America

Map:

Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar, California

Grave Location:

Garden of David, Lot 60, Grave B

Grave Location Description

As you enter the cemetery turn left, then a quick left turn, then another quick left turn and drive straight up the hill. As you pass a road on your left drive another 200 feet to a foot path on your left just as the road veers to the right and park. Walk down that foot path about 10 rows and look for the Goldberg Family bench. Walk just past the bench and large tree and turn right into the Garden of David section. Walk about 8 memorials to the final resting place of the lead singer for Quiet Riot Kevin DuBrow.

Grave Location GPS

33.612333, -117.854501

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FAQ's

Kevin DuBrow was born on October 29, 1955.

Kevin DuBrow was born in Hollywood, California.

Kevin DuBrow died on November 19, 2007.

Kevin DuBrow died in 4800 Mountain Valley Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kevin DuBrow was 52.

The cause of death was Overdose of cocaine, sleeping pill Zolpidem, painkillers, and alcohol.

Kevin DuBrow's grave is in Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park

Videos Featuring Kevin DuBrow:

Quiet Riot - "Metal Health" (Bang Your Head) Live at the US Festival, 1983

Quiet Riot - Cum On Feel The Noize

Let’s Visit the Final Home of Kevin DuBrow, Lead Singer of Quiet Riot

Kevin Dubrow Last Interview

Carlos Cavazo on Kevin Dubrow and Frankie Banali’s relationship during Quiet Riot

"They Can't F*cking Play" - Kevin Dubrow's Disasterous Sabotage

Watch YouTube video titled Slade - Cum On Feel The Noise

Kevin DuBrow