Kevin DuBrow: "Frankie is an amazing drummer and a wonderful human being."
Glenn Hughes: Deep Purple/Hughes/Thrall (From Modern Drummer Magazine Interview) "Frankie is a powerhouse, very much influenced by Bonzo. He played on the Hughes/Thrall album in 1982. His musicality and fat grooves are second to none on that record. I saw Frankie play recently in his band QUIET RIOT, and he completely floored me."
Joel Ellis/Heavy Bones "What can I say that hasn't been said about Frankie Banali? He's got to be one of the single greatest drummers to bless the airwaves. He's got the most amazing work ethic and focus when he's 100% into it. He's unbelievable when he's in the same room with you behind his kit...it's like bombs and thunder in an extremely musical way. I can't say enough about his playing."
Blackie Lawless/W.A.S.P. on Frankie: "The man made enormous contributions! There's never a record that him & I have done where I've felt that we haven't broken some sort of new ground, it's miraculous to watch his mind work. With him, I really try to push the envelope."
Gary Hoey/Heavy Bones "Thanks for great laughs and great drums in 8 hours" Line notes: Gary Hoey/Gary Hoey CD.
Ken Pierce/Piercing Metal (Review of 24/7/365 The Tribute To Led Zeppelin - Frankie Banali & Friends CD) "....over the pounding backbeat of Banali who really proves to be calling on the spirit of John Bonham as he plays each note. He manages to keep the same subtlety that he had while at other times dropping the thunder and fury around the kit and snare drum. Those who know Zeppelin music pretty good also remember how intricate the footwork on the bass drum was from John and on the album Banali does not disappoint and seems on the mark across the board."
Rudy Sarzo: "QUIET RIOT became heavier, the second time around. I have to give a lot of that credit to the way that Frankie (Banali) plays his drums. Frankie gave it more a heavier edge to it, more of a drive. More of that John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) feel and sound to it, and made it heavier."
Neil Citron/Guitarist/Producer and Grammy Award winning recording engineer: "I was fortunate enough to work with Frankie on a few projects, and all I can say is WOW! A drummer who brings energy and excitement to a project while being more positive than the law allows. Unheard of. He's everything you'd want in a drummer and then some. He knows music inside and out and has an arsenal of feels and grooves to choose from. He's all that and a "BAG OF CHIPS"
Frankie Banali - Brief Biography
His hard hitting, deep pocket, heavy rock drumming was a mainstay of the 80’s LA rock scene, but Frankie Banali – the person and the drummer – goes much deeper than the grooves he plays with Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P. or any number of bands you may have heard him with. Citing early influences including Ringo and Charlie Watts, Frankie got heavier via the influence of John Bonham, then deeper into technique through the likes of Terry Bozzio and other progressive players. This combination of influences set him up nicely for session work with everyone from Billy Idol (‘Mony, Mony) and guitar whiz Gary Hoey, to Billy Thorpe, Monarch, and super-duo Glenn Hughes and Pat Thrall on their classic ‘Hughes/Thrall’ album. “Still today the track ‘Hold Out Your Life’ is one of the best written and most exciting tracks that I have had the pleasure to be a part of,’ says Frankie. It’s also a great example of Frankie’s ability to drive a tune through all its dynamic variations and still make it rock mercilessly. It’s what he does with his longtime, band Quiet Riot. Through hits like ‘Cum On Feel The Noize’ and albums including Metal Health, he has added something more personal than just a big drum sound. He’s brought an excitement and degree of integrity to the grooves ‘But then that’s Frankie Banali; a great drummer and person who has a deep perspective on music and life and brings a wealth of experience and commitment to every note he plays.
