The band 's name was inspired by a conversation with Rick Parfitt of the British band Status Quo , in which Parfitt said he 'd like to name a band `` Quite Right '' , and his thick English accent made it sound like he was saying `` Quiet Riot '' .
The band 's name came from a conversation with Rick Parfitt of British band Status Quo in which Parfitt said he 'd like to name a band `` Quite Right '' .