Carlos Cavazo
Guitarist for Quiet Riot and songwriter
Born
July 8th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1957, this Mexican-American guitarist gained prominence as a member of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot. The band achieved significant success in the 1980s with the release of their acclaimed album 'Metal Health,' which topped the Billboard 200 chart. This album became a landmark in the heavy metal genre and featured the hit single 'Cum On Feel the Noize.' As a talented songwriter and performer, contributions to the band's sound helped shape their popularity during this era.
Played guitar on Quiet Riot's 'Metal Health'
Contributed to Quiet Riot's hit 'Cum On Feel the Noize'
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