The band was founded in 1973 by guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni under the original name Mach 1 , before changing the name to Little Women and finally Quiet Riot in May 1975 .
The band was started in 1973 by guitar player Randy Rhoads and bass player Kelly Garni , first calling themselves Mach 1 , before changing the name to Little Women and finally Quiet Riot in May 1975 .