Ratt
Ratt is an American glam metal group formed in Los Angeles, CA and initiall… Read Full Bio ↴Ratt is an American glam metal group formed in Los Angeles, CA and initially featured Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Robbin Crosby (guitar), Warren DeMartini (guitar), Juan Croucier (bass), and Bobby 'The Blotz' Blotzer (drums). They evolved out of 70s band Mickey Ratt, transforming into their present form in 1983, and embraced the Sunset Strip blend of pop hooks mixed with aggressive rock. Hitting a slick sound similar to the power pop of Cheap Trick as well as the metal of Iron Maiden, the band is best known for the multi-platinum album smashes 'Out of the Cellar' and 'Invasion of Your Privacy'.
Ratt released a self-titled mini-album in 1983 on a local label, the release now often known as just 'Ratt', and they struck up a close personal friendship with members of Mötley Crüe, friendly rivals that shared the same hard partying lifestyle. The aforementioned glam metal scene of southern California brought the fledgling band major inspiration. Ratt then made their breakthrough with their first full studio album, 'Out of the Cellar', which stayed in the Billboard Top 20 for six months. Single "Round and Round" became the signature song of the group. The album has since been certified as multi-platinum by the RIAA and continues to be loved by many metal fans.
They toured with Ozzy Osbourne before joining a Billy Squier jaunt, where they were apparently 'thrown off' because they were more popular than the headline act. Their subsequent output has seen them follow a familiar arena-friendly hard rock route, with accusations over sexist videos contrasting with their ability to sell out concert halls and produce recordings that regularly received platinum and gold certifications. In particular, their highly successful sophomore album, 'Invasion of Your Privacy', proved that they were no "one album wonder".
Still, the changing musical zeitgeist would not be kind to groups such as Ratt, with grunge and alternative rock seizing the spotlight. Ratt's 1990 release 'Detonator' featured several songs co-written with Desmond Child, known for his previous work with Alice Cooper and Bon Jovi among others, and it proved their most adventurous recording to date in some ways. Yet the group's success had clearly waned, and the years on the road had contributed to conflict within the band. Crosby would depart after the September 1991 release of compilation album 'Ratt & Roll 81-91'. In 1993, Pearcy unveiled his new solo outfit, Arcade, confirming the dissolution of the band.
Though the band reformed with a new self-titled album in 1999, also known as Ratt (1999). Pearcy would leave Ratt again not long after, unhappy with the album's sound and the musical chemistry within the band. Original guitarist Robbin Crosby's passing in 2002 caused many fans to fear that the group was gone for good. Nonetheless, the band re-united in 2007 for a successful tour with fellow 80s rockers Poison.
The band toured throughout the latter half of the 00s, as retro interests caused a general popular resurgence of 80s musical and culture, and hopes for a new album grew. Ratt went back into the studios minus original guitarist Robbin Crosby. He had died some years earlier brought on by the long and public battle he waged against drugs, having gotten AIDS from sharing needles. His last television interview was with VH1's 'Behind The Music' program, in which the rocker stated: "Don't feel sorry for me. Don't cry for me at my funeral. I've lived the life of ten men. I've been very lucky."
Ratt released a new album in 2010, titled 'Infestation', with Pearcy on the vocals. A commercial and critical comeback, fans rejoiced at the energetic metal sound. The release hit the #30 slot on the Billboard 200 album chart. It was also the first album since the death of Crosby in 2002.
On October 26, 2010, Ratt announced that the band would be going on indefinite hiatus due to internal tensions.
Reunion with Croucier and second departure of Pearcy (2012–2015)
In January 2012, Pearcy said Ratt was in the process of writing material for a new album, planned to be released that summer. On March 22, bassist Robbie Crane announced his departure from Ratt to focus on Lynch Mob. In April 2012, rumors arose original bassist Juan Croucier would rejoin the band that summer; these rumors were confirmed when Croucier played with Ratt at the M3 festival on May 12.
On April 24, 2014, Pearcy announced that he had left the band again, explaining he was "officially done with having anything to do with them due to the constant turmoil, unresolved business, personal attacks/threats in the public forum, and most of all, the disrespect to the fans."
Legal issues and two versions of Ratt again (2015–2018)
In June 2015, Blotzer formed a band called Bobby Blotzer's Ratt Experience. In August 2015, Croucier formed a touring band that played Ratt's deep cuts, with the band debuting in September.
In September 2015, Blotzer took over control of WBS, a company he set up with DeMartini and Pearcy in 1997 to handle RATT business, over the objection of DeMartini and announced that he had "taken control" of Ratt and his Ratt Experience lineup was the real Ratt and would be embarking a tour in 2016 titled the American Made Re-Invasion Tour.
Until early 2017, Blotzer toured using the name Ratt. The 2016 Re-Invasion tour took Ratt throughout North America. Their tour also took them to the UK, including Hard Rock Hell and London.
Ratt's "New Breed" and unknown future (2018–current)
On June 1, 2018, it was announced by vocalist Pearcy that Ratt would move forward with him and bassist Croucier. It was confirmed that DeMartini had departed from Ratt, with Cavazo and Degrasso following. On July 5, 2018, it was revealed that Pearcy and Croucier would be joined by Black 'N Blue drummer Pete Holmes and guitarists Jordan Ziff and Chris Sanders. In February 2020, guitarist Chris Sanders announced his departure from the band, along with announcing his retirement from the music industry.
In March 2020, the band announced they would be embarking on the Big Rock Summer Tour starting in June, along with Tom Keifer, Skid Row, and Slaughter. On June 17, the tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortly after, it was announced that all Ratt shows in 2020 were rescheduled for 2021.
In January 2021, Pearcy expressed interest in making one final Ratt album with all the remaining original members. On June 26, Ratt announced the addition of guitarist Frankie Lindia of David Lee Roth's solo band, replacing Chris Sanders.
In September 2022, Pearcy revealed that he would only want to continue Ratt with the remaining classic-era bandmates, but that "it's not gonna happen". He said reuniting with the members would be "all business pretty much", but that "there's no business in the Ratt camp". He also revealed he regretted touring as Ratt with only Croucier from the classic lineup and that he would be continuing to play Ratt songs with his solo band
Website: http://www.therattpack.com/
Discography
Ratt (EP - 1983)
Out of the Cellar (1984)
Invasion of Your Privacy (1985)
Dancing Undercover (1986)
Reach for the Sky (1988)
Detonator (1990)
Ratt & Roll 81-91 (1991)
Ratt (1999)
Infestation (2010)
Ratt released a self-titled mini-album in 1983 on a local label, the release now often known as just 'Ratt', and they struck up a close personal friendship with members of Mötley Crüe, friendly rivals that shared the same hard partying lifestyle. The aforementioned glam metal scene of southern California brought the fledgling band major inspiration. Ratt then made their breakthrough with their first full studio album, 'Out of the Cellar', which stayed in the Billboard Top 20 for six months. Single "Round and Round" became the signature song of the group. The album has since been certified as multi-platinum by the RIAA and continues to be loved by many metal fans.
They toured with Ozzy Osbourne before joining a Billy Squier jaunt, where they were apparently 'thrown off' because they were more popular than the headline act. Their subsequent output has seen them follow a familiar arena-friendly hard rock route, with accusations over sexist videos contrasting with their ability to sell out concert halls and produce recordings that regularly received platinum and gold certifications. In particular, their highly successful sophomore album, 'Invasion of Your Privacy', proved that they were no "one album wonder".
Still, the changing musical zeitgeist would not be kind to groups such as Ratt, with grunge and alternative rock seizing the spotlight. Ratt's 1990 release 'Detonator' featured several songs co-written with Desmond Child, known for his previous work with Alice Cooper and Bon Jovi among others, and it proved their most adventurous recording to date in some ways. Yet the group's success had clearly waned, and the years on the road had contributed to conflict within the band. Crosby would depart after the September 1991 release of compilation album 'Ratt & Roll 81-91'. In 1993, Pearcy unveiled his new solo outfit, Arcade, confirming the dissolution of the band.
Though the band reformed with a new self-titled album in 1999, also known as Ratt (1999). Pearcy would leave Ratt again not long after, unhappy with the album's sound and the musical chemistry within the band. Original guitarist Robbin Crosby's passing in 2002 caused many fans to fear that the group was gone for good. Nonetheless, the band re-united in 2007 for a successful tour with fellow 80s rockers Poison.
The band toured throughout the latter half of the 00s, as retro interests caused a general popular resurgence of 80s musical and culture, and hopes for a new album grew. Ratt went back into the studios minus original guitarist Robbin Crosby. He had died some years earlier brought on by the long and public battle he waged against drugs, having gotten AIDS from sharing needles. His last television interview was with VH1's 'Behind The Music' program, in which the rocker stated: "Don't feel sorry for me. Don't cry for me at my funeral. I've lived the life of ten men. I've been very lucky."
Ratt released a new album in 2010, titled 'Infestation', with Pearcy on the vocals. A commercial and critical comeback, fans rejoiced at the energetic metal sound. The release hit the #30 slot on the Billboard 200 album chart. It was also the first album since the death of Crosby in 2002.
On October 26, 2010, Ratt announced that the band would be going on indefinite hiatus due to internal tensions.
Reunion with Croucier and second departure of Pearcy (2012–2015)
In January 2012, Pearcy said Ratt was in the process of writing material for a new album, planned to be released that summer. On March 22, bassist Robbie Crane announced his departure from Ratt to focus on Lynch Mob. In April 2012, rumors arose original bassist Juan Croucier would rejoin the band that summer; these rumors were confirmed when Croucier played with Ratt at the M3 festival on May 12.
On April 24, 2014, Pearcy announced that he had left the band again, explaining he was "officially done with having anything to do with them due to the constant turmoil, unresolved business, personal attacks/threats in the public forum, and most of all, the disrespect to the fans."
Legal issues and two versions of Ratt again (2015–2018)
In June 2015, Blotzer formed a band called Bobby Blotzer's Ratt Experience. In August 2015, Croucier formed a touring band that played Ratt's deep cuts, with the band debuting in September.
In September 2015, Blotzer took over control of WBS, a company he set up with DeMartini and Pearcy in 1997 to handle RATT business, over the objection of DeMartini and announced that he had "taken control" of Ratt and his Ratt Experience lineup was the real Ratt and would be embarking a tour in 2016 titled the American Made Re-Invasion Tour.
Until early 2017, Blotzer toured using the name Ratt. The 2016 Re-Invasion tour took Ratt throughout North America. Their tour also took them to the UK, including Hard Rock Hell and London.
Ratt's "New Breed" and unknown future (2018–current)
On June 1, 2018, it was announced by vocalist Pearcy that Ratt would move forward with him and bassist Croucier. It was confirmed that DeMartini had departed from Ratt, with Cavazo and Degrasso following. On July 5, 2018, it was revealed that Pearcy and Croucier would be joined by Black 'N Blue drummer Pete Holmes and guitarists Jordan Ziff and Chris Sanders. In February 2020, guitarist Chris Sanders announced his departure from the band, along with announcing his retirement from the music industry.
In March 2020, the band announced they would be embarking on the Big Rock Summer Tour starting in June, along with Tom Keifer, Skid Row, and Slaughter. On June 17, the tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortly after, it was announced that all Ratt shows in 2020 were rescheduled for 2021.
In January 2021, Pearcy expressed interest in making one final Ratt album with all the remaining original members. On June 26, Ratt announced the addition of guitarist Frankie Lindia of David Lee Roth's solo band, replacing Chris Sanders.
In September 2022, Pearcy revealed that he would only want to continue Ratt with the remaining classic-era bandmates, but that "it's not gonna happen". He said reuniting with the members would be "all business pretty much", but that "there's no business in the Ratt camp". He also revealed he regretted touring as Ratt with only Croucier from the classic lineup and that he would be continuing to play Ratt songs with his solo band
Website: http://www.therattpack.com/
Discography
Ratt (EP - 1983)
Out of the Cellar (1984)
Invasion of Your Privacy (1985)
Dancing Undercover (1986)
Reach for the Sky (1988)
Detonator (1990)
Ratt & Roll 81-91 (1991)
Ratt (1999)
Infestation (2010)
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Ratt Lyrics
/ Round and Round Out on the streets, that's where we'll meet You make the…
/ The Morning After You think unkindly, simple not sane, know what I mean? Say…
02. I Want A Woman C'mon baby C'mon baby C'mon baby C'mon baby Yeah! Don't wa…
04-scratch That Itch You say that you've got nothing to lose You've got that…
16 Givin' Yourself Away You say you don't want me You say you don't care You…
7th Avenue Yeah you, you look like trouble You, you're always dancin' L…
A Little Too Much Yeah You tell me something I don't know And I tell you…
All or Nothing Take it or leave it It's a sign of the times If…
All The Way I can't believe it's never crossed your mind That I'm always…
As Good As It Gets (Oh yeah) And im looking for someone with a vengeance And i…
Back for More You turn him away, you tell him you're mine You make…
Best Of Me What do you get when you've got the best The best…
Between the Eyes I don't like your cheatin' misfit way I don't stand for…
Body Talk I don't like feelin' Mixed up in the city Showdown Slow down…
Bottom Line Right here Is where Your arm belongs And I knew From the sta…
Breakout Tell me what your livin for Where's your destination No one …
Can't Wait on Love Can't wait on, I can't wait on I can't wait on…
Chain Reaction Ah yeah yeah Wedding rings and pawns Like the calm before t…
Chances Big deal, that's how you do it, hey! Good luck and…
City To City Street fights all the time I take a chance into the…
Closer to My Heart Ah! I listen to you, are you listening to me The way…
Dance Dance Dance Dance Dance, dance, dance Slip and slide, take …
Dangerous but Worth the Risk Dangerous But worth the risk The things you do To get your f…
Dead Reckoning You know you're living a lie When you just can't win Pulling…
Diamond Time Again Oh no! Here we go again You're like a rattle snake When…
Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds Bombs away Down in the city Somewhere You're a cruel survivo…
Don't Let Go I'm gonna get me some leg tonight for sure And I…
Don´t Let Go I'm gonna get me some leg tonight for sure, and…
Dr. Rock You want to take a break We'd like to take you…
Drive Me Crazy Hey, yeah It's just another weekend I'll never settle down …
Eat Me Up Alive Well, Oh Yeah Tell me all your secrets now, As I…
Enough Is Enough I like the way you talk when you undress me I…
Everytime I See You Life it seems, slips away Just like any dream All I want…
Garden Of Eden Oh yeah I got a bad reputation An you knew it so…
Gave Up Givin' Up I said listen up I got 1 thing to say I ain't…
Give It All Taken away on a ride not far from here Well no…
Givin You say you don't want me You say you don't care You…
Givin' Yourself Away You say you don't want me You say you don't care You…
Givin´ Yourself Away You say you don't want me You say you don't care You…
Got Me on the Line *Hello?" Well cocktails for two, me and you It's some fun h…
Hard Time When you're down Kissin' the ground And your friends downtow…
Heads I Win Tails You Loose You're a fake, you're a snake You're a sleazy operator Alway…
Hold Tight How can there be so much pain Just livin' day to…
I Well, I'm off my rocker, I fell out of my…
I Want a Woman C'mon baby C'mon baby C'mon baby C'mon baby Yeah! Don't wa…
I Want It All Take it or leave it on a Saturday night If there's…
I Want to Love You Tonight Trading places is that all you do You leave no traces…
I'm Insane Well, I'm off my rocker, I fell out of my…
In Your Direction Well, I saw the time closin' in, you said you're…
Intro to Shame I'm knockin' at your door And there's no answer I hear the…
It Ain't Easy Somebody look me over Somebody let me know Please tell…
It Doesn It doesn't matter what you do, where you go, who…
Lack of Communication Too many problems, the world can't solve Too many people, no…
Last Call Yeah! Oh yeah! She said, "Meet me when you're all…
Lay It 1down I know you don't really know me I know you don't…
Lay It Down I know you don't really know mee I know you don't…
Live For Today Standin' in the pourin' rain Watchin' all my years Feelin' a…
Look Out Below Your times a wasting You better watch your back Better watch…
Looking for Love "Sexy." "Sexy." She said I'll take you to the top of this…
Lost Weekend Lost Weekend Are you ready for a big fun? Ough!! Oh yeah…
Lovin you I woke up in the mornin', I'm still flat on…
Lovin' You... Fonic Mix LP Ver I work up in the morning Still flat on my back I…
Lovin' You... Fonic Mix LP Version! I work up in the morning Still flat on my back I…
Loving You Is A Dirty Job I woke up in the mornin', I'm still flat on…
Luv Sick I need somebody to walk me through this maze I know…
Mother Blues I never knew I had a father until I lost…
Never Use Love Hey! I'm gonna make my statement Don't need arrangements I …
No Surprise Why live your life with no surprise Why live your life…
Nobody Rides for Free In my dreams see I'm on TV Get back exactly who…
Nobody Rides For Free ) In my dreams see I'm on TV Get back exactly who…
One Good Lover She's got the looks from picture books Well just a smile…
One Step Away I waited for you baby on that hot summer night I…
Over The Edge She doesn't have a prayer And I'm no worse for…
Ratt Once we said Now it's true Your dreamin' what's to think The…
Ratt Madness Once we said Now it's true Your dreamin' what's to think …
Round Out on the streets, that's where we'll meet You make the…
Round n' Round Out on the streets, that's where we'll meet You make the…
Scene of the Crime I want to rock, but you, you dared to roll I…
Scratch That Itch You say that you've got nothing to lose You've got that…
Shame Shame Shame I'm knockin' at your door And there's no answer I…
She Wants Money I take her home, it's late at night She's lookin' good,…
she wants money 192 I take her home, it's late at night She's lookin' good,…
She's Got Everything I've got a girl who's oh, so good, She's got everything. I'v…
Slip of the Lip I could take you wanted someone to call your own Sweet…
So Good So Fine Get these big wheels turnin' Within those white lines Wonder…
Steel River Ain't gonna hesitate The way we'd like to see you are…
Sweet Cheater Sweet cheater, have you heard Everybody wants a turn With de…
Take A Big Bite What do you get When you got nothing to lose? You got…
Take a Chance Big deal, that's how you do it, hey! Good luck and…
Take It Anyway Yeah you keep kickin' Anne you can roll me to any…
Take Me Home Just have little patients, here's how the story goes I'll te…
Tell the World I go away Leave me alone she said Too soon She'll make you…
The Morning After You think unkindly, simple not sane, know what I mean? Say…
Top Secret I'm racin' through time You burn in my mind I'm a man…
Tug Of War When I'm alone and filled with promise Sometimes I feel noth…
U Got It You don’t tell me that you’re working so hard I’ve been…
Walkin' the Dog Mary Mack, dressed in black Silver buttons up and down her…
Wanted Man Wanted man Well, low dealer, with snake eyes You cross me, …
Way Cook Jr Oh Oh New kid in town Got fancy clothes Old T-Bird car…
Way Cool Jr. Oh Oh New kid in town Got fancy clothes Old T-Bird car, bab…
We Don't Belong A faded picture of your photograph You said times like these…
What Oh yeah! My, my, my The long nasty fingers The sensat…
What I If you had the feelin' That I'd be back again And I've…
What You Give Is What You Get I make my moves I make them right I don't refuse I keep…
What's It Gonna Be Oh yeah! My, my, my The long nasty fingers The sensation l…
You I woke up in the mornin', I'm still flat on…
You Should Know by Now My blood is thicker than water I'm livin' out my life I'll…
You Think You You say it's tough Having nowhere to go And no one to…
You're in Love You take the midnight subway train You're callin' all the s…
You're in Love You take the midnight subway train You're callin' all the sh…
You're in Trouble Oh yeah Well, fast as lightnin', and the gun Your shadow's g…
You're_In_Trouble Oh yeah Well, fast as lightnin', and the gun Your shadow's…
Youre in Love You take the midnight subway train You're callin' all the sh…
Youre in Trouble Oh yeah Well, fast as lightnin', and the gun Your shadow's g…
_wanted_man_ Wanted man Well, low dealer, with snake eyes You cross m…