Ratt (stylized as RATT) was an American glam metal band that had significant commercial success in the 1980s, with their albums having been certified as gold, platinum and multi-platinum by the RIAA. The group is perhaps best known for hit singles such as "Round and Round" and "Lay It Down", tracks that ranked on Billboard's top 40 at No. 12 and No. 40, respectively, as well as other songs such as "Wanted Man", "You're in Love" and "Dance". Along with bands such as friendly rivals Mötley Crüe, Ratt has been recognized as instrumental in the formation of the early 1980s Los Angeles glam metal scene, also known as "hair metal" or "pop metal".
The band toured and recorded sporadicallly from the 1990s to 2021 with many extended breaks and line-up changes. They released their final studio album, Infestation, in April 2010.
Also Known As: Mickey Ratt (1976-1981), Rat Attack (2005)
Members:
Stephen Pearcy - lead vocals (1976-1992, 1996-2000, 2006-2014, 2016-2021)
Warren DeMartini - guitar, backing vocals (1981-1992, 1996-2014, 2016-2018)
Robbin Crosby - guitar, backing vocals (1981-1991; died 2002)
Juan Croucier - bass, backing vocals (1982-1983, 1983-1992, 2012-2014, 2016-2021)
Bobby Blotzer - drums, percussion (1982-1992, 1996-2014)
From: Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genre(s):
Glam metal,
heavy metal,
hard rock
Active From: 1976-1992, 1996-2022