Hair / Glam Metal (Heavy Metal) band from San Diego, California (USA).
The name Ratt came into being in the beginning of the 1980s, although the band's roots can be traced back to the mid '70s and the band Mickey Ratt, which was fronted by vocalist Stephen Pearcy. By 1983, after cycling through a number of different musicians and relocating to Los Angeles, where they would play a large part in the growing glam scene, the "classic" line-up of Pearcy, guitarists Warren DiMartini and Robbin "King" Crosby, bassist Juan Croucier, and drummer Bobby "Blotz" Blotzer was in place. From 1984 through 1990, the band would record and release 5 commercially successful albums. By the turn of the decade, though, the band's fortunes were declining as popular tastes in music were changing and Crosby, once one of the driving forces in the band, found himself mired in a heroin addiciton that ultimately led to his removal from Ratt. After substituting guitarist Michael Schenker for Crosby for touring purposes, Ratt released what would be the final single of their initial run, "Nobody Rides for Free" (from the soundtrack for the movie "Point Break") in 1991 as a four-piece. The following year, Pearcy and DiMartini left the band, effectively ending Ratt.
In 1997, the members met to discuss the possibility of a reunion. Croucier declined to join and it was decided that Crosby was in no condition to participate (still suffering from drug addiction, the guitarist was severely overweight and HIV positive, a fact he would publicly disclose in 2001; he would die of a heroin overdose the following year). Robbie Crane was brought in to replace Croucier and Pearcy would occasionally handle second guitar duties. This line-up released a self-titled album in 1999 but it did not have the same commercial success as their previous releases. Pearcy left the band the following year and began touring as "Ratt featuring Stephen Pearcy". This led to lawsuit over right to the name "Ratt" between the singer and Blotzer and DiMartini, from which the latter two emerged victorious, although the issue of the rights to the name remains a point of contention for all the surviving members of the classic line-up.
Blotzer and DiMartini would tour throughout the first half of the 2000s under the Ratt banner with several different vocalists and second guitarists before reuniting with Pearcy in 2006. In 2009, the band, with Robbie Crane still playing bass and former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo on board, recorded the well-received LP "Infestation". However, owing to tensions between the members, the band announced that it would be going on indefinite hiatus the following year. In 2012, Crane announced that he was no longer a part of Ratt. Shortly thereafter, it was announced that Juan Croucier had returned to the group. In the spring of 2014, Pearcy announced that he was leaving the band again, citing unresolved personal and business tensions. In the summer of 2015, both Bobby Blotzer and Juan Croucier launched separate touring projects for the purpose of performing Ratt songs, with Blotzer stating the DiMartini refused to participate in any Ratt-related touring unless it included Pearcy and Croucier. In late 2015, the drummer announced that his touring band was now the official version of Ratt. Blotzer brought legal action against Croucier for touring as "Ratt's Juan Croucier" while DiMartini brought action against Blotzer for using the Ratt name. In November 2016, the courts ruled that the Ratt name still belonged to the surviving members of Ratt's original partnership which was created in 1985. With the announcement of this ruling, Pearcy, DiMartini, and Croucier announced that they were reuniting under the Ratt banner and expelled Blotzer from the partnership. In 2018, Pearcy and Croucier announced that they were touring with an entirely new set of musicians, stating that DeMartini expressed a disinterest in participating.
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August 21, 2021
Chevrolet Court at the New York State Fair
Syracuse, New York, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
July 23, 2021
Waukesha County Exposition Center
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
July 16, 2021
Red River Valley Fairgrounds
West Fargo, North Dakota, United States1. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap(AC/DC cover)
2. Wanted Man
3. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
4. You Think You're Tough
5. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
6. Way Cool Jr.
7. I'm Insane
8. In Your Direction
9. Lack of Communication
10. Lay It Down
11. You're in Love
12. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
13. Slip of the Lip
14. Nobody Rides for Free
15. Body Talk
16. Back for More
17. Round and Round
June 24, 2021
Brainerd International Raceway
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
February 22, 2020
Sugar Creek Casino
Hinton, Oklahoma, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Back for More
15. Round and Round
December 30, 2019
Soaring Eagle Casino
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
December 29, 2019
Bogart's
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
December 28, 2019
The Fillmore Detroit
Detroit, Michigan, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
December 27, 2019
Arcada Theatre
St. Charles, Illinois, United States1. Round and Round
December 22, 2019
The Beacon Theatre
Hopewell, Virginia, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
December 21, 2019
Penn's Peak
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
December 20, 2019
Wellmont Theater
Montclair, New Jersey, United StatesIncomplete
1. Lack of Communication
2. Way Cool Jr.
3. Round and Round
December 19, 2019
The Paramount
Huntington, New York, United StatesDecember 17, 2019
Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
December 16, 2019
Six String Grill & Stage
Foxborough, Massachusetts, United StatesOpening band was The Revel
1. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap(AC/DC cover)
2. Wanted Man
3. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
4. You Think You're Tough
5. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
6. Way Cool Jr.
7. I'm Insane
8. In Your Direction
9. Lack of Communication
10. Lay It Down
11. You're in Love
12. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
13. Slip of the Lip
14. Nobody Rides for Free
15. Body Talk
16. Back for More
17. Round and Round
December 14, 2019
College Street Music Hall
New Haven, Connecticut, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
December 13, 2019
Wally's Pub
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, United StatesOpening bands were Drivetrain and Leaving Eden
1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
December 12, 2019
Showplace Theatre
Buffalo, New York, United StatesAfter Affects; Hair Nation openers.
1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Slip of the Lip
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
November 9, 2019
7 Clans First Council Casino Hotel
Newkirk, Oklahoma, United StatesNovember 2, 2019
The Canyon - Montclair
Montclair, California, United States1. Wanted Man
2. Dangerous but Worth the Risk
3. You Think You're Tough
4. Walking the Dog(Rufus Thomas cover)
5. Way Cool Jr.
6. I'm Insane
7. In Your Direction
8. Lack of Communication
9. Lay It Down
10. You're in Love
11. Lovin' You's a Dirty Job
12. Closer to My Heart
13. Nobody Rides for Free
14. Body Talk
15. Back for More
16. Round and Round
Ratt has released 100+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Dangerous But Worth The Risk, Young & Wild - A Decade Of American Glam Metal - 1982-1992, Rarities. Explore their complete discography on this page.
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