Ratt was one of the few hair bands who didn't fall into the power ballad trend and still sold millions of records. That's because they stayed true to themselves and the fans loved them for it.

@strangevisions5162

Жыл бұрын

I don't think Stephen Pearcey could sing a power ballad 🤣

@labontetrevor

Жыл бұрын

On the recent cruise, in his cabin, Stephen was listening to the 80s Power Ballads channel…he said that was his ritual before his shows. ‘Heaven isn’t too far away’ by Warrant was playing, and Stephen was seen kind of fawning over Jani Lane’s vocal. But I think the previous comment is accurate, he himself can’t really sing like that. I wouldn’t change a thing, I think what he does on those classic Ratt records is effin PERFECT! 😊

@TheMetalBlock380

Жыл бұрын

They’re not a hair band though.

@PortlandSucksss

29 күн бұрын

Givin’ Yourself Away was a power ballad. It wasn’t a huge hit, though.

Prayers for Stephen in his battle with liver cancer that he got from hepatitis. Stay positive, and fight the good fight. We've lost far too many of our 80s heroes, who died way too young.

@wytewrabbit

2 жыл бұрын

Is that true?… Does he have Hep C?… I have had so many friends that have died from liver cancer because of that!!! … They didn’t respond to the interferon treatment … I am so glad that my drug use never went intravenous!!!

@george25199

2 жыл бұрын

He got it from hospital blood transfusion

@teddybears4life240

8 ай бұрын

​@@george25199omg 😢😢😢

To me, Ratt IS the sound of 80's hair bands. They were amazing.

@heavenwayrecording8650

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! 💯 not many people can have that perspective, that’s another topic 😜😂😜 but you’re absolutely right! Good thing!

As a teenager in the 80’s , dang it man did we have fun. I liked Ratts sound liked their songs. I bought albums I thought I was getting my monies worth , most if not every song was good. No skips. Rat filled that for me in spades along with AC/DC , Judas Priest , Ted Nugent etc.

@johnnycroat

3 жыл бұрын

invasion of your privacy - best record

@raypratt3611

3 жыл бұрын

I liked Ratt,only problem I had with them was that EVERY record after CELLAR was the same!!that is what mainly separated Motley Crue from them and the pack,they changed sound and image with each album,although I do wish they had kept that gritty,street sound they had with SHOUT but in any case Ratt was good,but imo very complacent!!

The moment you realize after listening to his entire blathering spiel, that the interviewer only asked him what he had for lunch.

I had so many of Ratt's posters on my wall. My parents thought I was crazy in the 80's lol

A lot of people don't like Stephen but I think he just calls it the way he see's it and that's cool with me. I think he's a genuine dude and I respect that!

@Frip36

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Jake E. Lee that way.

Wow. His brain is toast. I grew up in this era and loved bands like Ratt, but the Heavy Metal lifestyle really caught up to them all. We had a lot of fun back then, but that way of life is not sustainable.

@rev.jimjonesandthekool-aid4488

3 жыл бұрын

And today's life sucks.

@wine-living

3 жыл бұрын

@@rev.jimjonesandthekool-aid4488 sorry to hear that man.

@brainhakker7133

Жыл бұрын

Yeah , I believe that's from too many Anti-Depressants.

Stephen Pearcy is a legend. There should be a Ratt Movie.

@ThemFuzzyMonsters

Жыл бұрын

… but they would have to agree on something. 😂

@dovetailjointfan

9 күн бұрын

R&R HOF

Pearcy is THE MAN. The voice, the song writing... RATT RULES!!

@moosegreen2612

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! Is this interview from 2015/6? Before the Ratt name rights were sorted out!

@danswon

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He is the true Ratt. It's quite frankly ridiculous that they took ownership of the name from him. He invented the band and everything about it, and has more songwriting credits than any other member, and more years in the band, since the '70s. I say give him what is rightfully his and get the 4/5 classic Ratt lineup rolling with Carlos Cavazo back on 2nd guitar. 🎸

@juliekibbe9221

3 жыл бұрын

He is a true rock star through and through!

@seagullpoet

3 жыл бұрын

There’s a Christian band called WHITECROSS who’s singer sounded just like Pearcy.

@mikethaxton4935

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly without Robbin it aint the same

This seems like it started in the middle of a drunk story.

@aaronbickford8725

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Then, I was trying to figure out whether he is just a total burnout or high during the interview or both? And this is coming from a recovering addict. lol.

@gus4504

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronbickford8725 All the best on your recovery!

@jimfoster7986

3 жыл бұрын

Because it did.

@Mr.chickensoup

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding I forgot what the question was lol😂🤣😆

@michelelaraia7358

2 жыл бұрын

@@gus4504 Same

When (king) Robin Crosby died the band was never the same.

Warren DeMartini is a monster on guitar and doesn’t really get his due.

@ThemFuzzyMonsters

Жыл бұрын

… out of sight, out of mind.

I seen Ratt just before the pandemic Steven Pearcys vocals were spot on

@raypratt3611

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm???I've heard so many stories and actual clips of him being completely smashed and incoherent,where was this??

@shaunclifton5281

3 жыл бұрын

I will say the Biloxi concert was Damn good and the packed audience was Insane ! Damn good show. Videos are here on YT.

@daviclar867

3 жыл бұрын

auto tune?

@A_Final_Hit

Жыл бұрын

The lie detector test has determined...that is a lie.

At 50 years old today. This band and music still resonates in my DNA my blood my heart my soul . As a kid growing up at that time being booted out of the house going through group homes being on the run . Even though it was tuff for many this music Was medicine was strength for our souls . And I guarantee I speak for many that was in the same boat . That these bands don’t realize how important their music was and how special it was for kids like us at that time And I really don’t even want to say kids because we were forced to grow up way faster than normal so really young adult

@nymike06

3 жыл бұрын

Same here at 50.

Our 80's rockers now consist of sunglasses, hair color, and dentures!!!!

I love all ratt solos Extremely special

We love Ratt and Stephen!! Oklahoma

Yeah at 14 years old I was right when it was all starting very special huge huge fan absolutely love this music is a huge part of my life

The cocaine concrete mixer in the mouth.

Clear as mud.

Met Ratt back in 86' bunch of cool guys.,Bobby was the craziest lol

Adore him...he's got a kickass.. perspective 🎶🎶🎸

i Love this Guy.. He Really Puts it Out There. He's Being Honest i Love that, it's Refreshing... i'm Very Happy to hear He's Sticking up For Himself and Getting What HE'S Worked Hard For.. Good for You Stephen..

I have never once heard this dude NOT speaking bitterly about some thing or someone.

I learned this from another channel. It's so amazing to me that He started the band, named it Mickey Ratt and later just Ratt and he lost the ownership to Warren and the drummer. That is just mind blowing how things like that can happen...

@ThemFuzzyMonsters

Жыл бұрын

It’s a business, either he was fired or forfeited his stakes. Blotzer and Warren were the last two standing.

Saw Ratt open for Billy Squire in ‘83/‘84 right when ‘Round and Round’ hit MTV. They killed it! Great band at that point and everyone knew they would be huge. Squire had his hands full following them but was also great

@HaXaW5150

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I was there too. I could of left after Ratt and been a very happy man.

@alanndrake2619

3 жыл бұрын

Great tour! Saw them together in Cincinnati, was my second show ever with the first being Ozzy, Motley and Waysted 🤘

@ralphsaenzjr1136

3 жыл бұрын

I caught the tour in New Orleans- we all left once Billy Squire came on

@HaXaW5150

3 жыл бұрын

@@ralphsaenzjr1136 We stayed for Billy, but that pink stage and him humping the stage was a little too much. I love some of his songs, just not the live shows.

@FFLL2112

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Squire went full 80’s toward that era.. pink tones, more synth based music. His parents were at the Greensboro, NC show. He pointed them out and a friend of mine met them backstage. She said Squire was partying with Ratt some and they all grabbed lines together. Billy has some great songs but Ratt had the energy 💯

It's sad to see these bands that aren't relevant anymore fighting over money and legal rights.🤦🏻‍♂️

@raypratt3611

3 жыл бұрын

Well imo,I believe most if not ALL of those bands in that era,were thrown together and given back stories because NONE of them like one another,ARGUABLY the 3 biggest bands to come out of that scene was MOTLEY CRUE,RATT and DOKKEN and NONE of them get along,its too much of a coincedence!Motley were supposed to be like brothers and then u realize that they didnt even get along THEN!!

One of the best Hard Rock/Metal Bands from the 80's! Arcade also Rocked!!

I think in the 90s adolescents from the 80s just listened to the albums they already had. I'm sure it was also like that in the 70s. But of all the decades the 80s had the most sticking power. Here it's 40 years later. Can you imagine this much interest in Bing Crosby in 1982? Now Robin Crosby... that guy played a Jackson. :D

After he's done this whole monologue: "Ah okay, we just asked how are you doing."

The last concert in Puerto Rico was sad and empty.A great band of the 80's with a horrible end...

Nice work guys!!

This band was killer right out of the gate! Something weird happened in the '90s!

@jeddak

3 жыл бұрын

it's called generational turnover (and the over-commercialization of pop metal)

@michaelfrazia4569

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeddak exactly....80s was great though

@raypratt3611

3 жыл бұрын

Na,these eras are orchestrated by the powers that be!!its not a coincedence that at the beginning of EVERY DECADE begins a new musical movement and its not just a band or two,but dozens already lined up and ready to go!!it was done with the BEATLES and it was a government program called TAVISTOCK,Why do u think these guys always have issues??cuz they are not best friends,its pure government and Big business,cuz it leads that eras kids down the path of drinking,drugging,pregnancy and the absolute biggest reason is to dumb down the masses,turn thier attn away from REAL EDUCATION,keep them from learning the TRUTH about things!!just like ROMES BREAD and CIRCUS!!USA=ROME!!

@lawrwncemitchell9955

2 жыл бұрын

Robbin died

@daviclar867

2 жыл бұрын

@@lawrwncemitchell9955 well yeah but he was already out of the band. Talking about that weird music that came afters.

Love this man and ratt those guys were a major inspiration on me picking up a guitar and getting a drum set and falling in love with hard rock and metal

S Pearcy is like a corupt politician when he talks! All the conversation about the Ratt name ownership was literally going ROUND AND ROUND, but never actually saying anything! These interviews are a few years old eh? Looking forward to the newer ones.

@80smetalrecyclebin

3 жыл бұрын

We love Pearcy but you may have a point eh??? Keep looking for more...it gets fun

@MetalMaster101

3 жыл бұрын

I assume he wasn't legally allowed to talk about it. Which is why when people ask about it, he has to beat around the bush.

@mr.potter4661

3 жыл бұрын

Meh.... could only say so much without putting himself in a legal bind maybe?

Mickey Rourke called he wants his look back 😁

@THEBANDIT7979

3 жыл бұрын

Mickey wishes he looked like Stephen pearcy. Mickey looks like Jason with all that bad plastic surgery. While Stephen. Still looks like a rockstar

@careful__Icarus

3 жыл бұрын

Other than the lack of poofy hair over one side of his face,Stephen looks pretty good for the states he's been in. Rourke on the other hand looks like a blind student plastic surgeon's nightmare.

@mikethaxton4935

3 жыл бұрын

The 90's called they want their joke back

I loved Ratt from the get-go..I MADE my guitar players learn some Ratt n' Roll when I was still playing in cover bands..first time we played some and people hit the dance floor..the guys turned around to my kit and gave me that look like "you were right..the floor is packed". That was mid 90's..grunge ville..in Seattle even. Ratt packed a punch..still does..good music is timeless.

@DrDetroit_

3 жыл бұрын

So you're a bassist?

@terryf5131

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDetroit_ drummer. Fun playing Blotz licks on those songs.

@terryf5131

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDetroit_ also it was all in fun...just to test them..cuz they were hard core Jimmy Page fans and such...purists..Warren and Crosby just rocked...good times!!

@DrDetroit_

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha for sure they rocked! I knew you were a drummer when you said "my kit" I was just jackin w ya....Ratt had some of the best music in the 80s....their guitar tones were badass

@terryf5131

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDetroit_ the opening to Lay it Down..feel and tone all the way to the bank.

Warren DeMartini aka Torch

My favorite 80s band

I was around the LA Scene when they came out. RATT was and will always be a HARD ROCK band.

I know this is a year ago, I’m hoping hes getting on ok health wise. Breaks my heart…🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

First concert for me was Ratt and Lita Ford opened in a Sam town in Iowa. It was like nothing I had ever seen or experienced.

@stephenbrown6763

3 жыл бұрын

My first concert was RATT with Bon Jovi opening for them in 1985. Wow I'm old now..

the future's so bright I gotta wear shades

He's right. Van Halen were the godfathers of hair metal. They were just way better at it than any of the bands that followed them.

@Lisa-xm4bw

3 жыл бұрын

When was Van Halen considered “Hair Metal?” There was nothing “Metal” about Van Halen.

"I think Bon Jovi's a great band, but I wouldn't put them in the league of anything we do."

Jackyl came out in 92 93....pure Kicking rock n roll grunge did NOTHIng to stop their wall of sound singles and platinum success....to me Trixter was the first band I saw wear flannel shirts and combat boots....check out their very 1st video. Ugly Kid Joe was Seattle image looking before Nirvana. P.S. Slaughter Steelheart Firehouse and Trixter are 90"s bands....NOT 80's. Sure they tour with all the others BUT they came out in 90.

Pearcy ☠️🤘🏻

How to answer questions without saying anything at all lol

Loved Stephen the second he (they) came on TV (Rock Palace) in 83/84. Great frontman. Attitude.

There's some good riffs playing in between sections. What are these from? Just made for the channel? 🎸

@80smetalrecyclebin

3 жыл бұрын

Just made for us!! Glad you like.

Cool channel. RATT N ROLL

He likes the word “entity” doesn’t he?

Can you cover the BulletBoys?

This bullshit has been going on for 20 years most of us fans are over it. Ratt in general probably cost themselves millions with this crap. Get it together guys business is business

As much as I love RATT Pantera took over in the 90s

@123612100

2 жыл бұрын

Death metal and black metal. Pantera was for hillbillies.

Stephen. Is. Sober right#????

When was this interview?

Kids, keep your “entity” stay away from drugs.

Didn't know Mickey Rourke was the singer of Ratt. Whoa 🤔

@dwade6322

3 жыл бұрын

Oh! 🤣

@glennscott2488

3 жыл бұрын

Funny.... Classic funny :)) lol hahaaa

@melissacoleman3804

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao! We all getting old -some age better than others - still funny ! ❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

He’s wasted on pain pills if ya ask me. Love this guy but hope he’s careful with that stuff.

I remember smoking my first joint with him backstage...he was so sexy back in the mid-80s.

Ohhhh.... I've always loved him!!!! He'll always be my favorite!!! 💋💋💋

He still looks edible. 💪🤪

RATT & Bon Jovi , barton coliseum little rock Arkansas .great show back in tha day from what i remember 😂

Guys loaded

I posted this in the Blotzer video, but it should go here too..... I'm 53 and was lucky to be in my young prime in the 80s and of course I saw many, many concerts in SoCal, and the worst one I ever saw was Ratt at the Forum in either 85 or 86. Pearcy was absolutely awful and even though Ratt was one of my favorite bands, I just couldn't stand another song.... It was the only concert that I ever left early in my entire life. < All that being said, I still love me some Ratt.... "You take the midnight subway train, you're calling all the shots......... "

I loved Ratt back in the day, but Stephen, today, seems completely scatterbrained

There were some kickass bands in the 80's ... Skid row, guns, the crew, white snake.... But what gave Ratt the edge was their lead guitar( Warren deMartini) this is why Ratt's sound was unique( my opinion) example... Lets take slash, and Eddie Van Halen away from their bands..... I understand how important a front man is.... And drums and bass.... Steven pierce is one of my favorite frontmen, his vocals put the stamp on their trademark sound.... I just think gutiar made that much difference

My favorite intro riff will always be from Lay It Down. It's mandatory that you turn it up!

4 minutes into this and I have no clue what the hell he is talking about ????

The 1980s fans grew up moved on went to college , married had kids they moved on the 1990s was just another music business that was successful yet not for a long time .

WTF is he talking about?

He did it. For sure.

This guy will never have a babyface..rough stuff😮

And then Steel Panther came!

There’s a reason why 80’s Glam and Hair bands are known as being the best guitarist era and that’s not because of the shit they wore or there hair it’s because they had talent flowing from there fingers and coming out through those amps and the makeup,hair,and clothes didn’t play those instruments and didn’t write those great tunes.

@nikkinonose9316

3 жыл бұрын

Since the 90's its monotone vocals(no range),choruses synonymous with the verses (bad songwriting) and no instrumental break/solo (poor musicianship)... U2,Nickelback,FooFighters,Oasis ,,,all hacks

RATT has to be the most dysfunctional band to ever be successful. They are one of greatest band to come out of the LA scene. I must say that for a long time their problem seemed tragic, but now it aged into just pathetic.

anyone from So Cal remember a club called Jezebels? look up the group on FB,,, annual reunion,, got skipped last year... 10/23/21 this year...

That first segment..... he didn't even say anything!!!

Did he have a stroke?

The band (minus Robbin and Juan), set up a partnership sometime in the 90s called WBS, which wasn't exactly legally binding (no official contracts, no lawyers, etc). Over time, Blotzer tried to make himself head of the partnership and kick Stephen and Warren out. He highjacked the Ratt name, which he didn't have rights to use. The rest of the band sued him. The case was finally settled last year I think, which is why Stephen doesn't say much about it here, as it was still ongoing. The judge ruled in favor of Stephen, Warren and Juan. Douchebag still owes Juan from a different lawsuit.

Is he talking about Blotz????

Jane’s addiction ?

I fucking love Ratt

#44 like says IF YOU DIDN'T do it, then someone YOU know might of done it.. sheesh.

Awesome

RATT & ROLL 2021 !!!

What the hell is he talking about?

Grunge must have been brutal on good bands like these. Sad story. Back then it was even harder to survive a trend.

Lit up on opiates and benzos, guys a wreck

@123612100

2 жыл бұрын

Tool opiate

Ratt is underrated they have a great catalog. They were much better man with Robin I think he might have been the heart and soul. Turn into a job and for him.

💗💙Wow looking great, Sugar💙💗

Love Ratt and Pearcy, Juan Croucier has always been the coolest and a mobile danger. And King Crosby, heart and soul of Ratt. It was unfair what happened to Ratt, Winger, Warrant and everyone else... I mean, welcome to Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, but why put to disgrace the 80’s heroes? In my little universe both Ratt and Nirvana could have existed, both having success. I don’t feel the need to categorize music, if it sounds good for you... Then enjoy it! Anyway Ratt were superior to many 80’s bands, i mean Poison and Bon Jovi. And i do love Poison and Jovi!

@80smetalrecyclebin

3 жыл бұрын

We agree entirely Darth!

They had to jump through the same hoops and went through the same struggles as the grunge guys yet they were ridiculed because they dressed different on stage and wore leather and makeup. I love Grunge and Glam metal but the glam guys were interesting because of their showmanship on stage.

This is old?

How stoned or whatever was he in this interview? xD

Tell me Stephen is not wrecked in this interview...sorry, this just makes me sad.

@peck404

3 жыл бұрын

I don't see what everybody's saying.. you got to realize he's 65 now so he does sound different he's an older man now

@acepaul407

2 жыл бұрын

Stephen has been wrecked since 1978

Get this dude rehab!

Said a whole bunch about jack shit. Love the music but he was the most clumsy looking front man ever. Especially that gay kick.