Ratt
Biography
Ratt's brash, melodic heavy metal made the Los Angeles quintet one of the most popular rock acts of the mid-'80s. The group had its origins in the '70s group Mickey Ratt, which had evolved into Ratt by 1983; at that time the band featured vocalist Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Robbin Crosby, guitarist Warren DeMartini, bassist Juan Croucier, and drummer Bobby Blotzer. The band released their self-titled first album independently in 1983, which led to a major label contract with Atlantic Records. Their first album under this deal, 1984's Out of the Cellar, was a major success, reaching the American Top Ten and selling over three million copies. "Round and Round," the first single drawn from the album, hit number 12, proving the band had pop crossover potential. While their second album, 1985's Invasion of Your Privacy, didn't match the multi-platinum figures of Out of the Cellar, it also reached the Top Ten and sold over a million copies. By that time, the band could sell-out concerts across the country and were a staple on MTV and AOR radio. Both Dancin' Undercover (1986) and Reach for the Sky (1988) continued the band's platinum streak and their audience, had only slipped slightly by the time of their final album, 1990's Detonator.
Selected Discography
Ratt & Roll 81-91
1991
Detonator
1990
Reach For The Sky
1988
Dancing Undercover
1986
Invasion Of Privacy
1985
Out Of The Cellar
1984
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Soon to be forgotten? Not to anyone from that era. Look how quickly grunge faded from the spotlight. Since that time, nothing can compare with the rock and roll from the 80's. Whether you like (or understand) the image of the hair bands, most of these guys were good song writers, and could play, and actually created something unique, instead of sampling from other artists. I would love to go back to those days!
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Yeah, Ratt just seems to be one of those bands who can tour and people will come see them because they always liked them, regardless of their voices are up to par...people come for the party. Eh, and that's fine to me...you can't really expect their voices to get better now, can you?? That rarely happens....i t CAN....but it's rare.
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I actually saw the concert where Bon Jovi opened for Ratt! Bon Jovi was great but when Ratt came on stage Pearcy was drunk & fell down the stairs then forgot half of the lyrics to his songs... We ended up leaving early...
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Robbin Crosby eventually became a homeless beggar on the streets, seriously. Begging people for money for smack.
Nikki Sixx refused to give him $10,000 for drugs when he asked him cause he knew he was just going to put it in his arm....Sixx at that point had gotten clean. |
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How about Bon Jovi opening for Rat back in the day. Forget the year. Never saw Bon Jovi, was in the crapper not crappin. Rock on.
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Saw the VH1 Ratt- Behind the music recently. Didn't realize Robbin Crosby basically fell apart and eventually killed himself from heroin use. Warren DeMartini is a great guitarist. For some reason, to me these guys define 80's hard/glam rock more than anyone.
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RATT RATT RATT what can i say think it was 1980 8th grade to me these guys were first fighting to get out there with the crue thats when the glam ish started..war r e n ? wow. saw them open for lol billy squire lol yea thats what i said...video wasnt out yet but i new this was it..here we go...round and round..
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have you seen andy t king's bookmarked songs? LOL! no wonder he does not like RATT!
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Traded Prince - Purple Rain to a second cousin, twice removed at a family reunion for Out of the Cellar without ever hearing it. (The chick on the cover was hot.) It blew me away and have been hooked on Ratt ever since! Ratt-N-Roll Rules!!
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andy t king: you have nothing good to say about any music.. I've seen your comments everywhere.. . please go away.
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mid-range 80's junk. a few decent hits. let's be serious, it's soon to be forgotten.
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percy said the last things left on the earth would b c**k roaches and RATT!!!
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Was there ever a better era for breakin out the air guitar? I think not.
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I enjoy listening to new heavymetal and also hair metal from the 80's and 90's. Metal kicks a** no matter what era it is. Heavymetal will never die. Pandora ROCKS!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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so classic, they used to play this at the roller rink when I was like 7 or 8, along with some Prince and Twisted Sister, of course you could get a hot dog for a buck, don't forget a game of Tempest or Donkey Kong, chicks on rollerskates are hot!
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There always groups that have some good music and they had some good songs .
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Good group and my mother use to work with the lead singers brother.
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The only bad thing about glam is since guitar hero, it's so full of posers...i'm moving twords thrash cuz im sick of glam metal posers.
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I was in High School and was listening to Ratt in Year Book class. Remember...
The line.." One Step closer to my Heart...." I came up with the next's YearBooks theme... One Step Closer. Thanks Ratt!! You will always have a place with me and the Class of "1987" of Walkersville Maryland. |
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One of the first 5 records I owned. Round and Round still gets me rocking.
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Ratt-n-Roll 4-EVER!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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Ratt will NEVER lose their edge on music, or life, no matter what happens to them!!!!!!!! . . . . t h e y have went through so much over the years, it unbelievable , but THEY are still together!!!. . t h a t just says it ALL....
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Great band that lost its touch after "Dancing Undercover" The classics still rock a** though!
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