ROLAND, Okla. — Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome legendary 1980s Sunset Strip hair metal band Quiet Riot at 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.
Quiet Riot, the legendary Los Angeles-based hair metal band, will bring its high-energy performance and iconic sound to the stage for an unforgettable night of music. Known as the first heavy metal band to top the Billboard 200 chart, Quiet Riot became a worldwide sensation with the release of its groundbreaking 1983 album, “Metal Health,” which sold 10 million copies globally.
The album’s explosive success — driven by the band’s electrifying rendition of Slade’s “Cum On Feel the Noize” and its signature anthem, “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)”—launched the band into rock history at a time when new wave dominated the airwaves. "Cum On Feel the Noize" was the first heavy metal song to reach Billboard magazine's Top Five. “Metal Health” topped the charts, surpassing other iconic albums such as Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and The Police’s “Synchronicity” to claim the No. 1 spot.
The band’s success paved the way for an entire generation of 1980s hair metal bands. With more than 15 million records sold worldwide, Quiet Riot remains a force in the music industry, boasting over 2.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify and a devoted following of over 1 million fans across social media. The current lineup includes legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo, guitarist Alex Grossi, vocalist Jizzy Pearl and drummer Johnny Kelly.
Their impact has transcended music charts with notable pop culture appearances, including the use of “Metal Health” in the 2008 film “The Wrestler” and the 1984 film “Footloose” as well as its 2011 remake. The Quiet Riot documentary “Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back” is also critically acclaimed and earned praise by Rolling Stone.
The show is free to those 21 and older.
Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland and the Cherokee Travel Plaza and Gaming Center are located on Cherokee Blvd., just off the intersection of I-40 and Highway 64. For more information, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the Roland tab, or call 800-256-2338.