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Quiet Riot

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Quiet Riot

Date(s) & Time(s): Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  $49 – $69 ($4 per ticket fee included)

*VIP Meet and Greet package available (VIP does not include admission) at https://www.quietriot.band/
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)
Presented By: City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

QUIET RIOT is a rock & roll phenomenon. Famously described as the first heavy metal band to top the pop chart at #1 on Billboard magazine, the Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album “Metal Health”.

QUIET RIOT first signed a record deal with Pasha records in the dawn of the 80’s at a time when radio was dominated by the “new wave” sound. Their hard driving pop metal sound was deemed “out” by record labels so the debut album “Metal Health” was against the grain. Driven by the irresistible double whammy of the rendition of the old Slade chestnut “Cum on Feel the Noize,” and their original song “Metal Health” (Bang your head) the album stormed up the U.S. charts, duly reaching the number one spot and going platinum five times over in the process. Against all odds it jumped over Michael Jackson’s “Thriller and “Synchronicity” by The Police to land in the number one slot on the Billboard album chart.

This opened the door for the other Sunset Strip “Hair Metal” bands to get their record deals and kicked off the craze that dominated MTV and radio in the 80’s.

The sales of the “Metal Health” album have now well exceeded the 10 million mark worldwide. Quiet Riot went on to have other hits and over a dozen albums and still plays live with a line up consisting of Rudy Sarzo, Alex Grossi, Jizzy Pearl and Johnny Kelly.

• Over 15 Million Records Sold Worldwide
• METAL HEALTH – The First Heavy Metal Album in History to go to NUMBER 1 on the BILLBOARD TOP 200 Chart
• Over 2.8 Million Monthly SPOTIFY Listeners
• Over One Million Social Media Followers
• The Critically Acclaimed QUIET RIOT Documentary “Well Now You’re Here, There’s No Way Back” recommended by ROLLING STONE and spent 2 years in rotation on SHOWTIME

Performing the Hits:
• CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE
• BANG YOUR HEAD (METAL HEALTH)
• MAMA WEER ALL CRAZEE NOW
• SLICK BLACK CADILLAC
• THE WILD AND THE YOUNG & MORE…

QUIET RIOT IN POP CULTURE:
Quiet Riot’s song “Cum On Feel The Noize” was the first heavy metal song to reach Billboard magazine’s top
FIVE.

Quiet Riot’s Album “Metal Health” was the first heavy metal album to reach Billboard magazine’s number ONE.

Quiet Riot’s Album “Metal Health” was also the first DEBUT heavy metal album to reach Billboard magazine’s number ONE.

Quiet Riot’s video “Metal Health” was the first video to bring an album cover to life.

In 2008 movie, The Wrestler, the song “Metal Health” was used in the movie’s opening sequence and also as Randy “The Ram” Robinson’s entrance theme.

In 2008, the song “Cum On Feel the Noize” was played in the opening scenes of the movie “Tropic Thunder” during the movie preview parody scenes.

In 2007, Quiet Riot were featured in radio promos for ESPN Radio, parodying their status as dated rock and roll icons with commentary from both DuBrow and Banali.

Quiet Riot are mentioned in Ben Folds’s song “Rockin’ the Suburbs” in 2001, in the lines “I’m rockin’ the
suburbs, just like Quiet Riot did. I’m rockin’ the suburbs, except that they were talented”.

In the 2005 episode of The Simpsons entitled +The father, The Son and the Holy Guest Star”, the band is depicted as converted to a religious band called Pious Riot and plays a parody of the song “Cum On Feel the Noize” as “Come on Feel the Lord”. When Bart calls them “a crappy rock band from the 1940s,”Kevin DuBrow responds, “We’ve played more state fairs than The Beatles.”

Quiet Riot’s track “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” is used as the title theme to the video game Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. The same song also appears in the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, while their version for Slade’s “Cum On Feel the Noize” is featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, both playing
on Rock radio station V-Rock. “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” was also used in the Crank soundtrack, as the song played during the film’s opening sequence. It was also used in a scene for the film Footloose. The song “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” is a playable song in the game Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80’s. On the Weezer track “Heart Songs” from their self-titled “Red Album”, lead singer Rivers Cuomo sings “Quiet Riot got me started with the banging of my head”, as part of a list of heavy metal bands who have inspired him.

In the 2005 album “Punk Goes 80’s”, Relient K covered The Bangles’ song “Manic Monday” and changed two original lines to read “He says to me in his Quiet Riot voice: “C’mon Feel the Noise”. Professional Wrestler Necro Butcher uses “Metal Health” as his entrance theme in Wrecking Ball Wrestling.”Bang Your Head (Metal
Health)” is a playable song in “Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80’s”.

Quiet Riot song, “The Wild and the Young” is in the soundtrack to “Brutal Legend”.
The song “Cum On Feel the Noize” is featured in the musical and the movie, “Rock of Ages”.

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H T T P S : / / W W W . F A C E B O O K . C O M / Q U I E T R I O T
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Phil Vassar

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Phil Vassar

Date(s) & Time(s): Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  $69-$89 ($4 per ticket fee included)

Presented By: City of Tracy – Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Raised in a home where his father sang and his two sisters spun everything from Motown to West Coast harmonies, his upbringing was a constant melody.

The gospel and bluegrass influence of Lynchburg’s unique geography further shaped his sound, while artists like Bruce Hornsby, the Statler Brothers, Billy Joel, Elton John, and Lionel Richie sculpted his melodic sensibilities. A true fan of rock legends like Queen, Boston, and David Bowie, Vassar’s eclectic roots would lay the foundation for his remarkable career.

Though he started on guitar, Vassar soon found his true voice at the piano. His deep connection to piano-driven storytelling and intricate melodies was immediate, despite lacking classical training. With tireless practice and an undeniable songwriting gift, he crafted a sound that blended heartfelt lyrics with irresistible hooks — appealing to fans across various genres.

Now, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakout hit “Just Another Day in Paradise,” the piano-pounding powerhouse is embarking on his “25 Years of Paradise” Tour. This celebration of his impact on country music promises to energize audiences from coast to coast. His show, which includes both timeless hits and covers of musical icons like Billy Joel and Elton John, brings a new life to his catalog, with nightly changes in the setlist. “It’s amazing to see people singing along who weren’t even born when the songs came out,” he says with wonder.

Over 25 years, Vassar has racked up chart-topping hits and numerous accolades, including performances in Europe, Australia, and the White House, as well as memorable moments with country legends like Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. But it’s the connection he builds with fans through live performances that remains
the heart of his career. “When I go on stage, the world fades away, and it’s just about having fun and connecting with the fans,” he shares.

A life-altering heart attack in 2023 that nearly claimed his life reshaped Vassar’s outlook. “You can’t outrun your genetics, but you can take care of yourself,” he reflects. His recovery has prompted a shift toward a calmer, more grateful life. “I’m way calmer now than I used to be. I’ve learned to enjoy the moment,” he says, now embracing life with renewed perspective.

A prolific talent in Nashville, Vassar’s songwriting career blossomed in the mid-‘90s. He secured a publishing contract with EMI and penned hits for country stars like
Collin Raye (“Little Red Rodeo”), Alan Jackson (“Right on the Money”), Tim McGraw (“My Next Thirty Years,” “For a Little While”), Jo Dee Messina (“Bye Bye,” “Alright”), and Blackhawk (“Postmarked Birmingham”). By 1998, Vassar had signed a record deal with Arista and was honored as ASCAP’s Country Songwriter of the Year in both 1999 and 2001.

With nine albums to his name, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards, and recognition as ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist, Vassar’s reign of chart-topping singles includes 10 No.1 hits and 27 Top 40 tracks. Standout songs like “Carlene,” “Six-Pack Summer,” and the enduring “Just Another Day in Paradise” showcase his signature style. His songwriting, whether penned for himself or others, is deeply rooted in authenticity. The timeless connection in songs like “American Child” and “My Next Thirty Years” — written in less than 20 minutes on his 30th birthday — exemplifies his ability to craft stories that resonate. “If you can write a cool lyric and pair it with a singable melody, that’s what elevates a song,” he notes.

Looking to 2025, Vassar plans to release new music and covers in support of his upcoming tour, as well as mentor emerging songwriters. He’s passionate about giving back to the community that helped launch his career. As he reflects on his journey, his focus remains clear: creating music that moves people. “If a song sparks a reaction, that’s all you’re looking for,” Vassar concludes. “I just want to keep doing what I love, enjoying the ride, and leaving behind songs that people can hold onto.”

With a career built on resilience and an unwavering commitment to storytelling, Phil Vassar continues to inspire both fans and peers, proving that great songs endure across generations.

For more information and tour dates, visit philvassar.com.