Ratt Biography
As the story goes, RATT helped pioneer Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Strip sound and scene. Created by lead singer songwriter Stephen Pearcy, the band played the clubs in and around L.A. releasing their own six song E.P. RATT in 1983.
Signed to Atlantic Records in 1984 the band (Warren De Martini, Stephen Pearcy, Bobby Blotzer, Robbin Crosby and Juan Croucier) went 3x Platinum in 1984 behind the hit single "Round & Round".
Since their inception the band has sold in excess of (15) million records in the US alone.
The band returned sounding fired up and better than ever on their last record 2010 "Infestation", Ratt’s first studio album in years.
"Infestation", was a return to their heavy, riff driven roots. The band has reinvented their sound by rediscovering their strengths, shuttling listeners to a time when metal ruled the earth.
Also releasing the best of CD Tell the World: The Very Best of Ratt and their 3rd long form DVD, RATT Videos from the Cellar: The Atlantic Years.
This year 2013 Rhino/Warner Music Group recently released RATT "Original Album Series, a (5) album box set with the albums "Out of the Cellar' thru "Detonator" for the rabid RATT fans to have something to sink their teeth into.
“Our music is like it was in the beginning; it means everything to us,” Pearcy says. “And here we are 25-30 years later, keeping Ratt N’ Roll alive.”
When we play concerts now, there’s a new generation. We’re seeing kids of people who grew up with us, but the reaction is the same,” adds DeMartini. “It doesn’t seem to matter where we are in the world.”
With all surviving original members; Pearcy, De Martini, Croucier, Blotzer and Carlos Cavazo (replacing original member Robbin Crosby) back in the Ratt pack, the band will again start work on a new studio record and tour for 2013.
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RattFanJL // April 22, 2012 9:34:04 PM UTC
@rdddymk: That was awesome. A very unique story from the other side of the tracks. I live in San Diego where Stephen P. started it all... so we go back a ways...all the way to 1972 when we met in high school, but I'll spare you the saga. The bottom line is, I hear you loud and clear. That song, and the others, does the same for me. Wherever I go and whenever I party, it's Ratt, Ratt, Ratt all the way!
rdddymk // April 20, 2012 5:11:52 AM UTC
Dear Ratt. My name is Rodney Schultz and I live in Avon, IN. I am 44 years old and I am married with two grown step-children. My wife works for a major bank I work for a big home improvement store. I am not going to tell you about my childhood and how rock and roll influenced me or my family. No bands in the 80's influenced me. I knew what I/we had to do to survive. Work, pay our bills, earn our right to take a vacation and have a beer every now and then. On the other hand there was a song that I heard called Round and Round on the local radio that just stuck with me. Thanks for that song and the others that followed.
RattFanJL // April 12, 2012 3:25:43 AM UTC
@Dobe_Lvr1437: Well, Dobe, you're almost correct. It wasn't Mickey Rat. It was Mickey Ratt (with two "t"s)...but I think we all know what you meant. A Ratt is a Rat
Dobe_Lvr1437 // April 10, 2012 6:59:56 PM UTC
@robbinbird: You're correct....Metalstandin obviously knows nothing about Warren, RATT or any of them!!! They were originally Mickey Rat before officially changing the name to RATT!
Bigmoe // March 21, 2012 7:02:50 PM UTC
It is amazing how good a fit that Carlos is to the band! It really sounds and feel's like Robin is still here with us. And yet it is still the perfect RATT sound with a fresh twist!
Only a few band's have ever been so fortunate to have this, AC/DC (Bon Scot / Brian Johnson) & Lynyrd Skynyrd ( Allen Collins / Rickey Medlock)
rattlover // September 23, 2011 7:24:02 PM UTC
I really want to see them live. I love this band. so im only 18 and the only concert I have been to was Poison....so that shows you how much of a dork I am. But I love Warren and Stephen!!!!
fb_peter_siroka // August 21, 2011 4:36:09 PM UTC
For me definitely one of the best bands i listened to. You rock!
robbinbird // January 29, 2011 6:08:43 PM UTC
@metalstandin: It was my understanding Torch refers to Warren.....a nickname of sorts, it is not nor ever was it the name of the band.....just my 2 cents.
RattFanJL // January 03, 2011 12:05:48 AM UTC
@metalstandin: 'Torch'? Nope! Can't says I have. Where and when was that?
metalstandin // January 01, 2011 11:49:25 PM UTC
ANYONE HEAR RATT WHEN THEY WERE CALLED TORCH...... a n y o n e at all, THIS RATT STAND IN KNOWS, I PLAYED LEAD FOR RATT WHEN GUITARIST HAD OTHER OBLIGATIONS, ALWAYS IN MY MEMORIES, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY MEMORY BANK FOREVER TY RATT.... RATT ON AND ON!
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