Carlos Cavazo is a Mexican-American guitarist best known for his work in the heavy metal genre. Born on September 8, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, he gained prominence as a member of the band Quiet Riot, which played a significant role in popularizing glam metal during the 1980s. Cavazo joined Quiet Riot in 1980, contributing to their breakthrough album, "Metal Health" (1983), which became the first heavy metal album to top the Billboard 200 chart, featuring hits like "Cum On Feel the Noize" and "Metal Health." Cavazo's guitar work is characterized by melodic solos and a blend of hard rock and heavy metal influences. After his tenure with Quiet Riot, he also played with other bands, including the short-lived outfit "Hurricane" and contributed to projects with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne. Throughout his career, Cavazo has been recognized for his technical prowess and his role in shaping the sound of 1980s rock. His contributions to the genre helped lay the groundwork for the subsequent evolution of heavy metal and glam rock, influencing a generation of guitarists and bands that followed.