RATT: Whatever Happened to the Band Behind Hits Like 'Round & Round'?
0:00 - Introduction/Mickey Rat
1:55.- RATT Early Days/Lineup Changes
4:24 - First Record Deal/RATT EP
5:35 - Atlantic Records Years
9:11 - Commercial Decline/Issues
11:15 - Reunions/Robbin Crosby Death
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Ratt, a prominent '80s rock band, emerged during the hair band era and experienced both highs and lows. Originating in San Diego, frontman Stephen Pearcy's car accident led him to form Mickey Ratt, later renamed Ratt, in collaboration with guitarist Robbin Crosby. The band moved to Los Angeles, becoming part of the Sunset Strip scene, and faced lineup changes, including guitarist Jake E Lee's brief stint. With perseverance and the addition of guitarist Warren DeMartini, they found success with their EP "Ratt N' Roll" and secured a deal with Atlantic Records in 1983.
Their debut album, "Out of the Cellar," released in 1984, skyrocketed with the hit single "Round and Round," leading to widespread popularity and extensive touring. The band's lifestyle became increasingly extravagant, marked by wild parties and a notorious tour bus called the "Rolling Hilton." Ratt's success continued with the double-platinum album "Invasion of Your Privacy" in 1985, featuring hits like "Lay It Down" and "You're in Love."
Despite the achievements, internal tensions surfaced during the recording of "Dancing Undercover" in 1986, exacerbated by substance abuse and personal conflicts. The following years witnessed Ratt's commercial decline as new bands like Guns N' Roses emerged. The band faced challenges recording "Reach for the Sky" due to issues with producer Mike Stone but managed to achieve platinum status.
By the early '90s, internal strife, coupled with changing music trends and the onset of grunge, led to Ratt's diminished popularity. Crosby's struggles with addiction became apparent, and the band faced a decline in album sales and audience attendance. The departure of Stephen Pearcy in 1992 marked a significant blow to the band.
Subsequent years saw various lineup changes, a brief reunion in 1996, and Crosby's tragic death in 2002 due to a drug overdose. Ratt endured legal battles and continued with different lineups, releasing the album "Infestation" in 2010. Ongoing conflicts within the band, including legal disputes and lineup changes, persisted. Despite Pearcy's desire for a reunion with surviving original members, uncertainties surrounded the possibility of another album. Ratt's journey remains a rollercoaster of triumphs, challenges, and the enduring spirit of an '80s rock legacy.