The chemistry created by each member is integral. When the balance breaks, that gives many fans a sense of "Something isn't just right."

I felt that kind of sense when I picked up the album 'Dancing Undercover'. As mentioned in another thread, I could officially meet the whole members at Budokan on DU tour. When I met Robbin, I said through an interpreter " Warren plays solos a lot more but I want to listen to the twin guitar leads more." Then he gave me a little kiss on the cheek.

Robbin was loved by many. No doubt about it. The most famous metal critic in Japan, Masa Ito, said "Robbin is a really nice person. He's a leader behind the scene" when he took us, the winners of his contest, to the backstage. I believe Robbin was like a mediator when issues arose. Why should a great guy like him have had to be pushed to the side and leave the band? That's when the balance broke. Robbin passed away on Jun. 6th in 2002.

The following is Bobby's statement appeared in BURRN! magazine from Japan. Translation from Japanese is done by me and it's not perfect but I hope you understand. (EDIT: Since I've found Bobby's comment originally posted in his site @ another site, I'll quote it replacing my translation from Japanese.)

"My Brother" " Dear friends and lovers of the King:

It has been about 10 hours since we all lost one of the most kind hearted, the most compassionate, intelligent, talented, strong - - I mean fucking strong like I could never be - - humans to ever have the pleasure and to be lucky enough to have in our lives! I've been sitting here in the company of the people that I love tonight and we've been watching some videos of Robbin doing what he's always done best and that's kick ass live on stage! We made such a mark together as friends and as a band, And, the fact that I have that for the rest of my life is like having a reason for being. And I thank Robbin and the rest of my Ratt band mates for from the bottom of my heart. I would also like to tell my family how much I love them and that I also love my friends as well. I want everyone to know one thing here, too.

Never once did any of us hear King complain about his situation... You have to understand something... The man was put through hell and never, ever bitched about it. I know that I'm the biggest whining pussy about things that aren't even a fraction of what he had to deal with, and that is what makes him the King of the world! I only wish he would have been able to use it like a decade before. There are so many touching stories that we have that are what the essence of who Robbin was. If you guys only knew. Out of all us guys in the band, Robbin was the most obliged to take care of the other guys' family and friends at shows. I can only dream of being on stage with him and the rest of us together again, because that's all it will ever be with him gone. As myself and my sons and my girl spent time with him on Christmas Eve, all I could do was think.... God.... please, make this go away. And looking at my bro lying there and still having so much class and dignity, I really felt humbled. But yet, so goddammed bummed. What could I do? How can I get the King back where he belongs? I was always too fucking scared to face the truth. I love Robbin so much. I will miss him, and I have missed him so much. Part of me, my family, and Rock n Roll left us today. The only peace I'm feeling right now is that he's out of the nightmare that has attacked him. Peace and happiness to us all! Thank you King!"

(EDIT: After having read the whole comment, I felt Bobby is really an honest man coz he admits his weakness. Being honest sometimes or often hurt others and mostly not intentionally but unintentionally.)

After Robbin left and then Stephen left the band, Bobby kept RATT going along w/ Warren. Bobby was in a well-known band while other members were not. His knowledge about music business must've been an integral asset during the early era. I've seen many bands live but Bobby's dynamic style impressed me the most.

All in all, the guys learned a hard lesson by losing their great friend, Robbin. After meeting Stephen in '07, I really got to like him as much as I like Bobby. I thought he is a man who keeps his promise. All the ups and downs they've experienced can lead them to make reconciliation. I truly believe in it.

Hey, even a person who bashed Bobby admitted he was nice to him/her. Bobby (or someone in charge) took time to reply me w/ one line message when I sent one at his site in March or so this year. It seems the contact feature is no longer available.

This is one example of a fan. If you have encountered the members, could you share your stories? There're enough negative comments about Bobby, I would appreciate if you could share positive ones.

Thank you so much for reading a long post.