Ratt STEPHEN PEARCY "we were living the GRUNGE life before it was called grunge!!

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

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]

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

[@labontetrevor]

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]

They’re not a hair band though.

[@fivestring65ify]

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

[@heavenwayrecording8650]

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

[@LOKISlog7]

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]

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]

He got it from hospital blood transfusion

[@teddybears4life240]

​@@george25199omg 😢😢😢

[@wine-living]

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]

And today's life sucks.

[@wine-living]

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

[@brainhakker7133]

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

[@80smetalrecyclebin]

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

[@moosegreen2612]

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

[@danswon]

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]

He is a true rock star through and through!

[@seagullpoet]

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

[@mikethaxton4935]

Sadly without Robbin it aint the same

[@therisingphoenixvapery102]

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]

Reminds me of Jake E. Lee that way.

[@b717]

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

[@sky173]

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

[@adriangutierrez5374]

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

[@ThemFuzzyMonsters]

… but they would have to agree on something. 😂

[@dovetailjointfan]

R&R HOF

[@fletchlives4763]

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]

Same here at 50.

[@Ronjon69]

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

[@michaelfineo6400]

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

[@raypratt3611]

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

[@shaunclifton5281]

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

[@daviclar867]

auto tune?

[@A_Final_Hit]

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

[@midnytemaiden9811]

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..

[@fletchlives4763]

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

[@Crankerny58]

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

[@Hystorm1]

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]

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

[@fletchlives4763]

I love all ratt solos Extremely special

[@peck404]

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

[@FFLL2112]

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]

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

[@alanndrake2619]

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

[@ralphsaenzjr1136]

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

[@HaXaW5150]

@@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]

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 💯

[@k_gene2816]

We love Ratt and Stephen!! Oklahoma

[@FallenAngel-vp5ge]

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

[@image30p]

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

[@gus4504]

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

[@abick8725]

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]

@@abick8725 All the best on your recovery!

[@jimfoster7986]

Because it did.

[@Mr.chickensoup]

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

[@michelelaraia7358]

@@gus4504 Same

[@MrLifesavers1]

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

[@ritchleach864]

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

[@ThemFuzzyMonsters]

… out of sight, out of mind.

[@timwhite5562]

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

[@forinfulo]

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

[@revolutionday1]

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

[@daviclar867]

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

[@jeddak]

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

[@michaelfrazia4569]

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

[@raypratt3611]

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]

Robbin died

[@daviclar867]

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

[@terryf5131]

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_]

So you're a bassist?

[@terryf5131]

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

[@terryf5131]

@@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_]

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]

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

[@frankblunt2482]

Clear as mud.

[@stanky9875]

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

[@raypratt3611]

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!!

[@danswon]

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

[@80smetalrecyclebin]

Just made for us!! Glad you like.

[@d2drums68]

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]

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

[@MetalMaster101]

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]

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

[@mattihaw6571]

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]

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

[@cherrytv4572]

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

[@edwinh7908]

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

[@zoolanderseeds3480]

Mickey Rourke called he wants his look back 😁

[@THEBANDIT7979]

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]

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]

The 90's called they want their joke back

[@scotttappin9298]

My favorite 80s band

[@donanger1968]

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

[@bonjovirocks24]

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

[@satinwhip]

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]

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

[@ginashugarts3809]

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

[@abefroman3903]

the future's so bright I gotta wear shades

[@godwillguideme.3773]

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.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

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......... "

[@cmatthews718]

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

[@Explorer766]

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

[@AnonymousAccount514]

Can you cover the BulletBoys?

[@deerosa2000]

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

[@dwade6322]

Oh! 🤣

[@glennscott2488]

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

[@melissacoleman3804]

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

[@streetcat957]

Warren DeMartini aka Torch

[@H2ObarryField]

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

[@Elidogz]

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

[@katiejodemateo9817]

Nice work guys!!

[@georgesawtooth]

I'll listen to Ratt any day over Metallica or Megadeth.

[@chrisbrodzik-007]

Pearcy ☠️🤘🏻

[@htucker7767]

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

[@Razrback]

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

[@123612100]

Death metal and black metal. Pantera was for hillbillies.

[@kimallen3805]

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

[@k_gene2816]

When was this interview?

[@dropas4136]

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

[@rocknjbindad3707]

The cocaine concrete mixer in the mouth.

[@shannonbunch1003]

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

[@gregscott7647]

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

[@WolfmanJack66]

Cool channel. RATT N ROLL

[@turkeytrailhoneybeefarmgeo6292]

He did it. For sure.

[@sketchyold]

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

[@kristisimonon]

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.

[@OrieCipollaro]

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

[@angelafinley2662]

He still looks edible. 💪🤪

[@mikewmike]

How to answer questions without saying anything at all lol

[@Tomorrow646]

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

[@playinragz8183]

Guys loaded

[@Bwiser63]

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]

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

[@ThemFuzzyMonsters]

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.

[@Rudy_Riot]

I fucking love Ratt

[@zoogz800]

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 .

[@thatmetalchiick]

Is he talking about Blotz????

[@vengefulelf659]

And then Steel Panther came!

[@skottyo]

Let's be honest, the 90s were not into Ratt and/ or Stephen Pearcy. Not the other way around.

[@scottwhite2757]

RATT & ROLL 2021 !!!

[@brucefouts974]

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...

[@johnnyscarecrow3363]

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.

[@KT34462]

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

[@ernestt5703]

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.

[@MrJasonbushey]

Lit up on opiates and benzos, guys a wreck

[@123612100]

Tool opiate

[@paulredner1247]

Stephen. Is. Sober right#????

[@DoAllUCan2StanD]

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

[@timdaugherty7612]

WTF is he talking about?

[@marvelharris9540]

This is old?

[@bullywag]

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

[@peck404]

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]

Stephen has been wrecked since 1978

[@r.g.armstrong2688]

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]

We agree entirely Darth!

[@topangachronic9463]

Jane’s addiction ?

[@wilbertrobles1123]

65 years in RockNRoll age is like 110 in average Joe years.

[@lacecreationz2434]

Why do you say that?

[@michaelgarcia2050]

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

[@rickplasch4635]

Get this dude rehab!

[@imdtown]

He is a freakin Legend!

[@Lisa-xm4bw]

Icon

[@StrettonRutherford]

What the hell is he talking about?

[@danielhansen6991]

Grunge mowed down your career bro. Ratt was right for the 80s.

[@bryanturner5159]

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