For well over 30 years I have had the distinct honor & pleasure of being the worldwide exclusive agent for Quiet Riot. It has been and continues to be, a challenging, exciting and rewarding experience. When we began together the band was doing club dates with comparatively meager financial reward. In the first year that we worked together, largely due to their extraordinary talent on stage and a highly successful album, Metal Health (#1 on the Billboard Album Chart), the band totally "blew up." They were selling millions upon millions of records the world over. Their highly entertaining videos were all over MTV in emphasis rotation. Needless to say, their financial earnings took a very substantial leap upwards (to say the least).
An integral catalyst to all of the above is the wisdom, skill and hard work of one Mr. Frankie Banali, the band's percussionist and manager. As time went on and circumstances occurred of a not so fortunate nature, including the demise of the extraordinary lead vocalist and front man, Kevin DuBrow, it was Frankie Banali who kept Quiet Riot alive and moving forward. His integrity is unquestionable. His perseverance is unwavering. His sense of honor and forthrightness unequaled throughout the entertainment industry.
I want to publicly express my most sincere gratitude to him for being loyal to myself and my company, when few others would have done so. I pray daily that the good Lord will keep Frankie in the palm of His hand and with us for many, many years to come.
God bless and keep you Frankie Banali.
Mark Hyman, CEO of Ashley Talent International, LLC
The photo below is at Whisky A GoGo on October 26, 2019
