LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kevin DuBrow, lead singer of the popular 1980s heavy metal band Quiet Riot, has been found dead from unknown causes at his home in Las Vegas, authorities said on Monday.

DuBrow, 52, was found dead at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Clark County Coroner's Office said. She said an autopsy would be conducted to determine the cause of death.

"I can't even find the words to say," Quiet Riot bandmate Frankie Banali said on his Web site. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend, Kevin DuBrow."

Quiet Riot, which was founded in the mid-1970s, topped the Billboard charts in 1983 with the album "Metal Health," spurred on by the massive hit single "Cum on Feel the Noize."

The band has since endured break-ups and personnel changes but released a new album in 2006 and continued to tour sporadically.

This is sad news.

I made fun and pretended/fooled myself that I "hated" Quiet Riot when the whole hair-band thing broke on eMTv

(But secretly, I always liked them for the campy fun blended with hard rockin' presentation.)

Thanks to Kevin DuBrow for the entertainment/art/gift that was given.

Rest In Peace. (You made EVEN us "haters" smile.)

Off to rock n' roll heaven.....

...time to exchange that pitchfork for a halo

Respect...

My fav track by QR is...
"Stay With Me Tonight" with singer...
Paul Shortino...

Still... credit where it's due...
This band has had a 'rocky road' an Kevin's death is a sad lose!!!
R.I.P.

Although never a fan I remember that he
had a really strong voice and loud!
The video 'metal Health' goes through my mind - with that man in the iron mask
image. Deffinitely a 80s metal icon band for sure.
May his soul rest in the Lord

Randy rhoads and the singer started this band!!! & IF YOU DONT KNOW WHO RANDY RHOADS IS (CRAZY TRAIN/OZZY) PUT DOWN YOUR GUITAR....NOW!

This is very unfortunate. This band is part of growing up for me. I hope his death was quiet and painless.

Rest in Peace.
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