Kevin DuBrow was an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot. Born on October 29, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, he played a significant role in popularizing heavy metal music during the 1980s. DuBrow's powerful voice and energetic stage presence contributed to the band's success, particularly with their hit album Metal Health, which became the first heavy metal album to reach number one on the Billboard charts. He continued to perform and record music until his untimely death on November 25, 2007.