Angels with Dirty Faces - Paperback

by Kelly Garni (Author)

Second EditionA Real insight on the years of friendship leading to the formation of legendary hard rock / heavy metal band Quiet Riot and the early evolution of the greatest guitarist of all time... Randy Rhoads. The story of My life, My Friends, told My way ... my friendship with Randy and what came along with it. The trials & tribulations, struggles & battles both personal & professional of growing up in the Hollywood Music Scene of the 70's, trying to make a dream come true...to be Rock Stars .. the laughter & tears, the trouble we got into & out of, the bands we formed together. Before, during & after Quiet Riot The climb from bottom to top & Beyond.This book holds back little. I talk like a street kid and from what I'm told, still act like one. As much as I'd like to say, every kid with a dream should read this book, I'd almost caution against it. Because, I pretty much say whatever the f* k I want, in my own way. But I'll tell you this, in your hands you hold my life, the way I remember it. I hope it teaches you something about life, and death.With a page dedicated for all the Honorary 'Angels'. A 'Fan & Rock Star Quote' section...AND a Heartfelt Foreword by friend Frankie Banali of Quiet RiotThank You All Kelly Garni

Author Biography

Kelly is not only a gifted Musician with a golden touch for the Bass, he carries that into his eye for beauty as is apparent in his photos & art. Founding Member & Bassist of the Original Quiet Riot. One of the more successful hard rock acts in Los Angeles in the mid to late 1970s. Play clubs including the Starwood and KROQ's Cabaret nightclub to name just a few. By 1977 they were able to secure a deal with Sony, but their records would be released only in Japan. The original four members recorded their debut album Quiet Riot, or QR I, in 1977. Their second album Quiet Riot II, or QR II, was recorded at 'The Record Plant' and released in Japan in 1978. Once recording was completed, Kelly left the band.