I'd rather see Ratt than the Crue anytime.

@raymondmorrow9824

Жыл бұрын

Dont even have to way on that.!! RATT n ROLL.!! Good health to Steven. 😊❤

@kevinb3307

9 ай бұрын

Crew is t Ratt was better.

@Hupomone

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@TVoltG

8 ай бұрын

Back in the day, I saw Ratt 4 times. Each time they killed it. I saw Motley twice. The first time was ok.. The last time when they had Randy Castillo drumming for them was great musically, Vince sucked. Ratt was phenomenal back then. Truly a great arena band.

@monmixer

4 ай бұрын

You will never see Ratt again obviously but seeing Steven and his band is close enough. Motley Crew are bunch of fakes. If Mick Mars says they used tracks then they did. I'm a professional audio engineer and yes I mixed for national acts and even some international acts in my life time. Trax do have uses but when you are faking vocals and instrument parts, punching in keyboards and rhythm guitar when there is no keyboard player on the stage nor rhythm guitarist then that is wrong. ZZ Topp even did this when they were really big. you could here keyboards, Rhythm guitar and sax with only those 3 guys on the stage. They do not do any of that anymore though. They did it because they didn't want to pay 2 or 3 more musicians to play what they recorded in the studio and eliminator and afterburner. Click trax have been used for years simply because it so hard to hear on big stages. just to keep the drummer in time. sometimes the singer and other musicians will want it also in their monitor to keep time. It has uses to save emergencies like illness and that is the only time it should be used is if the show is booked, one the band members is really sick and maybe can't sing and he is one of the main vocalist. In the past they would just cancel and have to pay a huge bill for that. Now they will use prerecorded trax to be able to pull the show off. Big acts are big money. An arena act can make a million. A stadium act can make many millions but if you cancel you are paying every bill associated with that event.

The 1980's was the best decade to be a rock fan. It was the golden age. RATT, Dokken, Crue, Scorps, Priest, Dio, Ozzy, KISS, and the mighty VH with Roth (78-85) was absolute magic. Even the soft rock like Toto, Journey, Tears for Fears, etc was great, amazing music. Great interview. Pearcys a fucking legend. Top tier all day.

@rayfabris2512

3 ай бұрын

what a great decade of ROCK don't forget Y&T still touring

@madmichaelmathieu

3 ай бұрын

@@rayfabris2512 Y&T kicks complete ass!!

Stephen nailed 80's rock in 1 word... "FUN" It was so much f'n fun compared to any music before or after it!!!! Also, Stephen seems like the most down to earth rockstar and just a real, genuine human being. Ratt & Roll forever! Love you guys! Ps. Please call Warren 👍

@AngelofAnguish

Жыл бұрын

AMEN or LIKEWISE! In my opinion, the 80s WERE, and ALWAYS WILL BE, "THE PINNACLE OF CIVILIZATION!"

@dgenerated

Жыл бұрын

Being born in 1980, I was certainly not old enough to experience the culture, music, etc, but regardless it was a fun time to be a kid and I couldn't imagine what growing up in today's world must be like and im glad I came up when I did, though I wish I had been able to experience the decade in my teens or early 20's!. There are a million bands during this decade that I wish I could have seen in their prime and music spanning straight across the board!. There were so many great bands in All genres of music back then that I only dream I could have grown up listening to and experiencing live!..

@davej.meister5421

Жыл бұрын

Definitely NOT better than ANY rock music that came before or after it. 70s hard rock was WAY more mature.

@vaekkriinhart4347

Жыл бұрын

yeah, I gotta say that Invasion tour 1985 show was so much fun.. and they rocked it

Pearcy is an American treasure. Hearing round n round in 83 at the State Fair riding the Himalaya, the 80s were the Greatest time to be alive. Listening to Ratt today brings me the same Joy i had back then.

@dgenerated

Жыл бұрын

I can only imagine (or try to) envision what that must have been like!?. I was only a child in 83', but I remember that ride, going to the fairs, the "rock mirrors" they used to have for prizes and how (at the time) and not having older siblings, I had no idea who they were lol. But I have many fond memories of being a kid back then and I guess just being a kid, though I certainly wish I could have expected the decade in the same way that you had!..

@treeherder2201

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

@thomasbailey3511

Жыл бұрын

Was the Himalaya that ride that went "round & round"? Ratt was great never put out a bad record the 80's were a blast a whole different world than what we're living in now keep rocking!🤘

@MrCazzzmo

10 ай бұрын

Which State Fair?

@bunfunn3868

10 ай бұрын

Arkansas State Fair.

Dude. Ratt was so bad ass, way better than a lot of the HAIR bands!

@mikeyroberts1252

Жыл бұрын

They definitely had a little bit of punk influence just like early motley Crue

@troytromwell

Жыл бұрын

Way better than all of them! I think, anyways

@JacksonAxe

Жыл бұрын

Out of the Cellar was flawless. Some of those tunes were the heaviest from that entire genre.

@jamiethompson1008

Жыл бұрын

Ratt was more metal than alot of hair bands. All their songs rocked. Never did a ballad. Closest one was Givin yourself away which kicked ass.

@benjaminbaird9303

Жыл бұрын

Cuz they aren't a hair band, they're a rock n roll band

Man he's sounding so much better than he has for a lot of years. Good to hear.

What i really like about RATT is that, allthough a blues-rock kinda based band, had some elements of Heavy-Metal and at the same time a contemporary sound of that era whilst still distinct and unique. What also made them great where stephens unique voice and the power duo of Robin and Warren.

@vaekkriinhart4347

Жыл бұрын

yeah, Out of the Cellar n Invasion were good, solid albums with groove n hooks with some metal.. their EP was good too!.. I LOVED RATT

@Synathidy

Жыл бұрын

Ratt has musicianship. Hairband with poppy success, yes, but they could play their instruments well, unlike a lot of other successful artists. For that, I respect them, even if I may prefer death metal. I own a few of their albums. Warren DeMartini shreds, and shreds with nuance. I believe I've heard the Dorian mode in his solos. It complements blues/pentatonic phrasing with a bit more character and complexity.

@John_Doe657

Жыл бұрын

@@Synathidy Yes they knew their instruments well. What i like about Warrens playing is how he mixes the bllues/pentatonic scale with mixolydian mode and the minor scale.

Glad to hear Stephen didn’t get all shot up for the cruise. Way to hold the line. Stay healthy man! Legend!

@1000poundsguitar

Жыл бұрын

Saw Ratt at the American Rock Festival in 1984 in Michigan! Epic!

@benedictdonald4338

Жыл бұрын

Benghazi.

@MrN75nokia

Жыл бұрын

Shot up ?

@maldad9073

Жыл бұрын

​@@MrN75nokia c19 jab

The 80's was the best. Steven Pearcy's awesome 🤘

@AngelofAnguish

Жыл бұрын

AMEN or LIKEWISE!

Ratt was part of the Golden era of Heavy Metal along with Poison, Motley Crue , Guns & Roses, I'm happy to see him healthy and rocking!

@vaekkriinhart4347

Жыл бұрын

Poison? dude, ur on the wrong channel

@MrCazzzmo

10 ай бұрын

Poison blows

I've seen em all, and one concert that really stands out is the 1985 Invasion RATT show. It's in my top 5 shows ever. They rocked and it was so fkng fun!.. Bon Jovi opened on their 7800° album, and believe it or not, they rocked it too.. I'll never forget that show.. St Louis, summer of 1985

@christopherhayes5238

4 ай бұрын

I also saw this Ratt tour with Bon Jovi opening in the Fall of 1985 at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine.

I’m a drummer in a few cover bands, and what I always tell them I don’t care what songs you pick but make them from the 80s because they’re gonna go over good and all the clubs and all the bars I’m not even a singer, but I sing round and round by Ratt, because I know that the female crowd will love this song Stephen Pearcy love this dude he’s phenomenal and he has a great voice. He’s a great person.

@jackenglish1041

Жыл бұрын

I am a professional drummer myself and have been since I was 16 and I'm 65 and we play out all the time and in four different states as well. We play a lot of cover material and I also sing but I am not the lead singer and round and round as a great song to do

@MrCazzzmo

10 ай бұрын

Can't get the cover bands to do Ratt up here in ND.... c'mon up to the North Country!

Am sick of hearing about Motley

@vaekkriinhart4347

Жыл бұрын

right? To me, they made 2 good albums in the beginning, then they sucked.. They shouldve stuck with the Shout album image

@hunter_lea_

Ай бұрын

Facts

I agree...it was sooo much fun. I was born in the 70s so I got to enjoy it. Now I am loving all of you touring again. I went to 2 concerts last year and I'm not done. Thank you to all the glam bands (I like glam myself but hair band is fine too) that are giving one last good time! 🤘🤘🤘

RATT NEEDS TO REFORM WITH MOST OF THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS

@switch625.

Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Robbin though

@CLEARVIEW666

Жыл бұрын

its the blotz fault

@Baldmelon

Жыл бұрын

Dimartini hates touring. Maybe an album would be a nice compromise

@jasonb.7609

Жыл бұрын

My dream ticket is original WASP playing first record, then original Ratt with Carlos playing Robbins parts , then the original Crue headlining!

@paulcarlin5181

Жыл бұрын

@@Baldmelon He doesn't need to tour, he was rich before RATT. I would hope one final big show, but I am probably dreaming lol

Vince Neil and Stephen Pearcy were once known as the Bordello Brothers. Certainly NO friction between those two.

Ratt is so awesome, still jam too em to this day! Stephen you're an rad front man makes me proud to be a fan!

Growing up down the street from Stephen was amazing when he 'made it.' I was so blown away that we walked the same high school halls, same music stores and the same park -Presidio. It was a blast.

Ratt is in my opinion definitely in the top 5 bands to come out of the 80s. The music stands the test of time!

@Headknocks

Жыл бұрын

Ratt were pretty good too lol

@TheSkinnysmith

Жыл бұрын

@@Headknocks hahaha I didn’t even notice that. Thanks. (Stupid autocorrect)

One of my all-time favorite rock bands from the ‘80’s. So much fun growing up with music like Ratt in the background of my life!

fantastic interview and good to see Stephen in such a good mood. Invasion is also for me the album to bring in the desert island!

@scottlosey4978

Жыл бұрын

That's a great pick....vintage, epic tunes. Mine is Kiss Alive or Operation Mindcrime

You're looking healthy Stephen,Ratt~n~Roll brother

It’s amazing to see the bands I grew up on still going. Some making major comeback’s

what an amazing guest there is hope yet for small Podcasts

Great to see Stephen still putting stuff out. The real musicians don't stop because they can't make millions anymore... they keep putting stuff out there on their terms. I'd do the same if I was in that position

Since vanilli sixx doesn’t play live I bet he didn’t play on the recorded tracks either the poseur. Ratt meanwhile scraped it out legit and still do, with all the pain to show for it, because they didn’t kiss the ring.

It was everything that Stephen Pearcy said I’m still to this day I love most the music from the 80s and all different platforms

Graduated in 85, without a doubt the best time to grow up… 🤘

@AngelofAnguish

Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the 80s, in general, WERE THE BEST TIMES TO GROW UP!

@raymondmorrow9824

Жыл бұрын

@t Ava. Right behind ya girl.! 83 for me and it was the best of times for sure.!!❤😊

Great interviewer with good questions and timing. 👌🏽🤘🏽

Well... say what you want. Im just glad i was able to see RATT four times in my life. Each time pushing myself to the front in general admission. Life was great then. Kinda feel sorry for this new generation that will never get to experience that.

Van Halen will always be my favorite band, but Ratt was definitely in my top 3 if not my 2nd fav. They ABSOLUTELY ROCKED.

I saw BonJovi /RATT back in the day. Was a great show. RATT was firing on all cylinders. It's great to see Stephen still rocking. Carry on brother !!

Oh, the 80s The Greatest decade, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Kiss , FM, Def Leppard, Van Halen, RATT, Vixen , Great interview !!!

Damn Steven , you look and sound strong and healthy. Keep rockin Brother

Huge points for the Silverhead T-shirt….

Cmon guys, get together for one show at the Whisky to celebrate the 40th and be done! Hopefully, it would be a boost for even a small tour. With decent support acts, no doubt this would sell well at mid size venues. 10 dates, all big markets, it would sell out. Ratt, Tesla, Keifer... Yes, I am dreaming, but its not impossible.

Ratt better than Motley Crue

Givin yourself away.... Ratt best melodious song ever... Awesome drumming.... Recording sounds super and crispy and bright.... All musicians equally loud and bright....

@1000poundsguitar

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely great choice! Nobody rides for free too

@scottmarshall8953

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites. What a killer tune. Never liked the whole ballad shit bit that song is very good.

@magicmike7198

Жыл бұрын

Co-written by Desmond Child and Diane Warren, 2 of the most gifted songwriters of rock and pop rock, especially the 80s.

Great chat, Stephan was allowed to speak, rare !

growin up as a kid, first there was Paul Stanley, then DLR, and then when I saw RATT in 85 Stephen Pearcy was the coolest mthrfkr ever on stage.. He was just cool af to me as an 17 yr old. He was the best frontman to me

Excellent interview!

Stephen Pearcy was my new frontman idol in 85. He was just cool af on stage.. No fakery or over the top bullshit; he was just fkng cool. I loved that about him. Paul Stanley n DLR should learn from him

In the 80s I was a teen and when I saw the RATT, video where a butler had a blk leather studded bracelet, I had to have one so after working a few odd jobs, I was able to come up with the money to buy one. I still have it!. I just recently attended a ZZ Top concert, & I was talking to a guy while in line to purchase merchandize and he told me that event was very calm with people about our age 53 and no fights just old rockers with battle jackets drinkig a beer & here to have a good time, unlike the newer younger artists that at concerts are lots of fights people taking your shit, etc. I see what you mean! My teen kid, and one in his 20s now they want to see any 80s hair band in concert! But its harder now. Now that most 80s bands hate each other within the band its a shame, and wont play together again since they were and still are the greatest musicians that have ever lived.

I will take Ratt and Dokken over Motley Crue every time. In my opinion their albums sound way better than Morley Crue.

@cstomp1

Жыл бұрын

Definitely top tier from that era. I might throw in Cinderella.

great cd boxset but man reissue that ep thats been out of print forever

Stephen it would be awesome to get the ones you can and get ratt back together and put new music out and hit the road one last time

loved this interview Stephen seems real nice God Bless❤❤😊

So, KZread edited Stevens guitar playing?? Or is it the mic. He's such a cool guy, total old school rocker. #500 👍.

Happy to see Steven getting out there before it’s too late ,, Very cool..

glad I had just graduated from high school in 83 and boy the next 7 years were a party I don't regret any of it glad I survived it to talk about it I was at the store yesterday and this guy in his 20s had a Iron Maiden shirt I told him I seen them with the SCORPIONS in 82 twice and he was jealous because he hasn't seen them and wants to before they unplug the guitars and Steve Harris's Bass🎸

Remember driving down the strip in the 80s, but was too young to partake - graduated high school in1988

by the way, when using zoom get the guest to turn off noise cancellation otherwise you won’t hear the guitar

Lol at when he was playing guitar😂

Healthier sounding. Good for him!

true rock n roll legend

Ratt was way better then Motley Crue live! I've seen both multiple times in the 80s..and liked Motley Crue more.

my first concert saw ratt open for billy squier. so ratt is first band i ever saw play live.

This was very cool!

That song sounded great!

Ratt and Hurricane gained back the US rock band pride that time when many UK rock bands topped up Thanks to Ratt..... I like Motley Crue only for Tommy Lee.... Awesome melodious drummer.....

the "80s, will never be beat. it was a better time. new look, better inventions, etc. sure they're were bad things also.

Ratt... My #1 favorite band

Spot on...the 80's was pure fun...but today, music is about pushing politically agendas - climate change, sexual gender stuff...just crap. Wish I could go back!

18:09 the question in the title is addressed.

@ucfkid67

9 ай бұрын

Looking for this! Thankyou!!

Such a pleasant dude!

Bobby Blotzer is the most important person that was in Ratt. Or in the the whole world. Just ask him.

I liked RATT more than the Crue. They had many better songs.

It's all classic hard rock now

Good for Pearcy and refusing the jab

Was waiting on his teeth 2 fall out at some point!! Lol

I'll take Ratt over Crue any day!

new ratt box set coming !!!!!!!!!!!

Best decade Ever..... The Girls and the Music!!! 🤘

@raymondmorrow9824

Жыл бұрын

And the Blow.!! Toot Toot..😂😊

Boring same questions "Will you get the original band back together?, How do you write songs? What bands do you listen to today?, Was there any rivalry between bands?, Do you still enjoy playing live?, Any early unreleased music that will eventually come out?, What was the 80's like?

Ratt n Roll ..best times ever

Great interview

Stephen is a cool cat. 😊

Hi Stephen see you on the boat!

How do l get 84 or 86 DVD concert of ratt. Anybody know where?

Stephen then man always and love that shirt

Dang! Stephen wears dentures!

@PaulyV56

Жыл бұрын

Meth and crack ruined his grill...hes a survivor.

Is it just me or was Stephen’s guitar clipping out when he was playing his acoustic?

Detonator album was still good. RIP RC RATT N ROLL!!! 🍻🎸🚬

If you are good you can make your own videos and place them on youtube and you will gain support. Some have gotten major label deals because of their creativity and talent and instead of a talent scout finding you in a bar it can be as simple as a social media post that they see.

Plus MTV started in the 80's. it was the video revolution!!! Don't forget DISCO.

I can’t hear him playing what is wrong with the sound I can hear him talking but I don’t think he was playing because I cannot hear it but I heard him saying what he was supposed to play.

seems like a very cool guy.

The comments of Sixx on this situation really made him look like a ass. I mean, it was already out that they did backing tracks on that tour. Soo that's one f*** up. Calling Carmine a washed up drummer. He plays but Nikki Sixx can't. Another f*** up. The situation around MM goes back for years so NS was lying to MM or MM knew the band wanted to replace him. So there was never a friendship how NS wants to claim it. And other musicians who knew them already said that they knew they wanted MM out of the band. And the words of NS saying MM plays the nots wrong. How does NS know that? He can't play....Actually on the albums they should change the bass parts are done by MM and hired help. NS was for the songwriting but with the help from MM.

Pearcy a joy to watch. Nit only was he born to rock, he has a great TV presence. It a crime that Pearcy doesn't have his own reality show

I thought they were buddies? They were in each other's videos...

I love ratt play them all the time.

How do you get a podcast or a KZread channel that you can get a hold of 80’s Metal band’s and also wrestling and movie stars from movies and shows back then I’ve been wanting to do this for years but I can’t go live because I don’t have enough subscribers and I don’t think that’s right because I grew up in the late 60’s threw the 80’s I turned a adult but it’s my favorite era of music movies and shows. And the mini skirts stone washed jeans every thing. But I’m really wanting to get a channel to do this with!!!

I grew up in the 80:s.....love everything the scene....STRYPER THE BEST BAND.....but you want hinesty??? CRASHDUET BLOWS AWAY MOST BANDS

Weird didn't hear anything about the Mötley beef, you click baited me lol

Stephen ain't jabbed, thank God!

@raymondmorrow9824

Жыл бұрын

AMEN.!! Me either..

❤ratt

RATT / turned arenas to rubble

I was there and aware when metal got dropped almost immediately in favor of grunge. It wasn't because there weren't metal fans anymore. It was the record company execs. Ruined a lot of careers and lives they did. Happened almost overnight. For no good reason either. I liked grunge when it came along but it didn't make me stop loving metal.

The dude just ripped a fart 15 seconds into the interview!!!

He didn't day anything about Motley Crue.