Frankie was known as a specialist and collector of Japanese antiquities as much as being a rock star and drum collector. When asked what he would be doing for a profession if he wasn’t a drummer, he said an Architect. A blending of interests; both the Japanese influence and Architecture it’s no wonder that his favorite Architect was Frank Lloyd Wright.
Frankie would visit museums and studied Japanese art, over the past few years and even more so when he was sick with cancer, he would often create art. Even though Frankie is no longer with us you can still purchase his art in 4-collections; Seven Strokes ‘Til Midnight, Spirits I-VIII, Central Park, and Cum On Feel The Noise.
All will feature the Banali estate stamp and authenticity certificates. Learn more about them: HERE
Frankie Banali (November 14, 1951 – August 20, 2020) was an American rock drummer, most widely known for his work with multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot. His signature tone and iconic drum intros first became famous on their album “Metal Health” which was the first metal album to hit number one on the Billboard charts and ushered in the 80’s metal band era. He had been the band’s manager since 1993. He played drums in the heavy metal band W.A.S.P., as well as with Billy Idol. Banali was briefly a touring drummer for Faster Pussycat and Steppenwolf. In the last few months of his life he was also an abstract painter.
(Source: Wikipedia)
