Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow was found dead in his Las Vegas home on November 25.

The singer had recently celebrated his 52nd birthday in New Orleans. Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali confirmed DuBrow’s death in a statement e-mailed to Spain’s ‘The Metal Circus.’

“I can’t even find the words to say. Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow.”

Kelly Garni, the Riot’s bassist, also posted a message on the web confirming the death.

“I ask this to all of you not only for myself but for other friends and family. I ask that no one here offer any speculation or opinions, theories or other things that could be construed as negative or, and I’m sorry for this, even sympathetic, right at this immediate time. I am already within hours of this having to deal with untrue rumors and speculation and that only adds fuel to that.”

Details about the cause of death are not immediately available. Garni added that he would inform fans of details when the information was available.

** XM Remembers Quiet Riot’s Kevin DuBrow **

Following the passing of Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow, XM’s Eddie Trunk will discuss this tragedy and pay tribute to the musical legacy DuBrow left behind with a special show airing this evening, Monday November 26, at 6pm ET on XM’s 80s hard rock channel “Boneyard” (XM 41).

source: Kevin DuBrow, Quiet Riot singer, found dead in Vegas home [transworld news]