Robbin's Last Recorded Guitar Solo

From www.juancroucie...
"9-20-03
In honor of Mr. Robbin Crosby.
The recording was done in late 1999 at The Cellar. Unfortunately, it became the last recording Robbin Crosby performed on. It is my honor to present this clip to you on Robbins behalf. He is playing a solo on a record called The River-The Life, by a band called Air Pavillion. We are in the control room and his amps are in the studio room. This is the original "first take," he only did one take. This is the performance on the record, as recorded in real time. Ironically, the song is called The Canyon (The River Of Dreams). If you listen carefully, you can hear him switching pick ups and the sound in the control room as we did it. This record also features Kelly Hansen, on lead vocals, Tom Croucier, on bass, Jay Shellen on drums and Tak Yonemochi on guitars.
Special thanks goes out to: Tak Yonemochi for the footage. I gave him a hard time for taping this session, but now I'm glad he did.
Juan"
This solo appears at the end of the song "The Canyon (The River of Dreams)" on the album "The River/The Life" by Air Pavilion.
• Air Pavilion - The Can...
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[@tkersh71]

I won a contest wo meet Ratt when I was 13 years old. Robbin was the only band member kind enough to show up. Really nice guy and actually pretty quiet. When I asked him where the other guys were, he said still "getting ready." I will always remember him for being nice enough to walk down a hallway in the colliseum and meet his fans for 20 minutes...something the other guys weren't willing to do. RIP King

[@l.garcia7760]

great story u were lucky

[@karinferraro2746]

What a great memory. From what everyone says about him who has met him, he sounded like a great guy.

[@lexisteele9216]

That’s a sweet story, thanks for sharing. I get the impression based on everything I’ve read that he was the member most focused on the music and only one that really took his job seriously, including acknowledging fans etc

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

That's pretty nice.😊

[@allowyou9225]

That's why we loved him... RIP. ' King ' !

[@gearhead2017]

Addiction can and will seal your fate if you let it,underrated guitarist,RIP robbin

[@PlayitagainVHS]

Robin is still missed today in 2024 !!! RIP King! RATT n Roll Forever !!! 👍🏻❤️

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

I still watch this from time to time... maybe this was the last time, he ever played guitar... who knows but juan would know... I think

[@rrkkmalone]

I used to play drums with Robbin in 1992-94. The name of the band was Secret Service. Mark Lewis on gtr. Krys Barratto on bass and Perry McCarty on vocals. Killer times man, and YES Robbin had amazing feel/ chops. He was a friend of mine till the end and a very nice guy. I miss him.

[@Retroscoop]

The only Secret Service I know was a band from the 1980's with a minor hit "Flash in the night". The second Secret Service clearly was hushhush....

[@ronschulz6026]

Yeah, he could still play, no doubt, it's just hard to believe that's the same guy from all those Ratt videos!

[@moonwork742]

Listening to Robbin’s last interview now where he is talking about Secret Service.

[@markticinovic6643]

@@Retroscoop Hence the name.

[@JWyaMovieTime]

@Jim Roberts You are an idiot. RK played with Robin.

[@TangentGuitars]

Love it! I went to Guitar Trader in San Diego to buy a combo amp. Was looking at a Marshall. Robbin was there that day and saw that I wasn't sure on the Marshall. He asked If I'd heard the new Peavey Custom 50/50. He proceeded to plug one in and started jamming on it. Showing me the tonal possibilities. Keep in mind, he was just hanging out there that day. I don't think he was working there or anything. Nonetheless, he totally sold me on that amp and I bought it that day. I still have that amp to this day. This was in the late 90s If I remember correctly. Anyway, I'll never forget that day and I keep that amp as a reminder of how he gave his time to help me out that day. I also remember how huge his hands were. When we shook hands I felt like I was ten times smaller. LOL. Just a great and talented guy.

[@Chris-dz7fn]

Thats a great story man! right on. I love his playing a lot, him and Chris Holmes have such killer tone/sound/vibe. Good memory!

[@dieterschanzer7075]

river99us great story - robbin was the nicest rock star i ever met.....

[@Lonnie_Johnson]

Roger Perez Awesome story man!! Great to hear that you still have that amp. He was my guitarhero back in the day and most of the time (when you go to concerts) if you act normal and know your way around the venue meeting you can meet many bands. I always wanted to meet him and Warren so I was quite sad when I heard he passed way back in '02. It sometimes disgust me how people call him a bad guitarplayer or a junky.. the kinda people who couldn't walk a mile in his shoes. Luckily there are stories out there from people like you who proove the opposite is true. Again great story and keep rocking that amp! Cheers \w/

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Epic story! Thank you for sharing and hold on to that amp!

[@TCM-ci6qe]

+Roger Perez I live in San Diego and I have heard that Robin did in fact work in a guitar store,it was in LA Mesa I beleive.

[@xblackcatx1312]

He's underrated. His riffs were a huge part of what made Ratt great.

[@matthewrogers8778]

Huge part...... ratt was his baby.....ratt died they suck now.....pearcys a drunk.......

[@truescotsman4103]

i just learned round and round i think its brilliant. the quintessential 80 glam rock riff it there ever was one. classic.

[@MrJackal43]

xblackcatx13 lol, no... he wrote zero riffs, deMartini didn’t even want him in the band as he was mostly posing. He BEGGED to be let in and was a complete dud. Per Warren himself.

[@xblackcatx1312]

@@MrJackal43 he was in the band before DeMartini. Posing...Yes. i didn't really like him back in the day because of his gayness.

[@xblackcatx1312]

@@matthewrogers8778 Ratt IS Steven Percy. No Percy - No Ratt.

[@garrettgrant6049]

R.I.P. to ROBBIN CROSBY who passed away 20 Years Ago Today at Age 42.

[@michaelgarner7305]

A lot of people don't know he was an amazing baseball player also

[@puffybuns2311]

Everytime I come back and listen to this solo I hear vintage Ratt. RIP King crosby. Love form India.

[@Twobarpsi]

To all you guitarists, one day you will play your last note. Enjoy the time you have left!

[@fantomphalcon9153]

Not sure how that applies to Jason Becker, since he’s not played a single note for about 15 years and he’s still recording.

[@trackerbuckmann1627]

Cheers

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

@@fantomphalcon9153 He did die in a way

[@mrfarenheit0323]

damn, for some reason i really felt that.

[@Hoyters69]

Great perspective! 👍🏻

[@ProfessorTime]

That was great! Ratt said he couldn't play in the end. WTF? That sounded pretty damn good to me.

[@saiyaniam]

Pretty damn awesome

[@michaelsemiatin]

Yeah, I agree 👍

[@HappyHermitt]

Couldn't play being fkdup on heroin

[@MrStudGuy]

They were embarrassed by his appearance and worried his addiction could become a real liability on the road, if they gave him another chance. I understand their concerns but when Ratt reunited in 96 they should’ve included Robbin.

[@emgee9775]

An amazing, kind hearted and humble man with incredible talent. They abandoned him in his hour of need. Wouldn’t even see him in the care home. Just knowing someone cares about you enough to come and spend some time with you can mean the world to someone, and can even help with recovery. I know how tearfully lonely it can be being in hospital when your loved ones aren’t there. Being in a care home I imagine is similar. I know who the real rats are in this story. RiP the King. ❤

[@bobibobik5903]

That is killer solo. timing, technique and feel. Wow, He could play so good.

[@patrickmcdaniel336]

I hate he felt so alone near the end. Long live the king. R.I.P.

[@frevryngrocks9346]

I do, too!💔

[@BillyMaysFan95]

Rip to Robbin and Randy Rhoads :(

[@paddytguitar]

@@BillyMaysFan95 and Eddie. Think tho, they’re all shredding together in heaven for eternity

[@BillyMaysFan95]

@@paddytguitar Wasn’t a big Eddie guy, but he was good. May they all be happy.

[@paddytguitar]

@@BillyMaysFan95 Peace

[@tz125r]

Robin Crosby was an integral part of Ratt, the band were nothing without him. RIP man you are a legend.

[@reasonrally6658]

Well you know what..his last recorded lead guitar solo was a damn good one thank you Robbin Crosby for you awesome contribution to Rock n Roll you are missed!! ;)

[@Angelpawz-rw1ky]

This video is heartbreaking 💔 Robbins hands and fingers are so bloated , it’s amazing he was able to play at all. R.I.P Robbin (king) 😢

[@JohnnyZnuff1]

This is actually a very tasty solo-- he absolutely still had his chops. Robbin might not have had the fretboard gymnastics that Warren had, but he definitely had a feel for what the "song called for"...

[@djberryhardkore]

...and way better stage presence/charisma

[@777sicilia]

DJ Berry Hardkore Oh hell yeah! By a long shot!

[@MrSrtman18]

Percy didnt think so

[@robertcatron2466]

His timing was the only thing wrong with this solo.. I’m a drummer, so again just my opinion.. but Bobby, Steven, and Warren all said when they heard this, it was an imidiate no for them.. I agree, but not because he doesn’t have great chops, or isn’t a phenomenal guitarist... he’s lost his sense of time, or at least, his timing was awful in this recording

[@stanpillis]

Agreed! 100%

[@thecarolinashreds196]

Ratt was by far the best hair metal band of the 80’s. Robin wrote a ton of songs. Hell of a guitarist. When he was down they kicked him to the curb. Ratt would not have existed if it wasn’t for Robin. RIP brother

[@pashedmotatos]

Some people are so mean.

[@pashedmotatos]

It’s sad that the rest of Ratt stabbed him in the back like that. So much for being friends.

[@kevinbuchanan67]

True, but not for the reason that you think. His uncle being Milton Byrle had a lot to do with it

[@teamskeet2006]

What choice did they have? The man was 6'5", was a drug addict, had back problems and other physical limitations. That wasn't your neighborhood band, at that point it had become a business (first and foremost) many years prior. I can understand loyalty, but he was a liability.

[@Cobra0710]

RIP Robin. Those bends are memorable....and so was the early Ratt music.

[@matthewrogers8778]

Mickey ratt better raw!!!!!

[@OneofMyTurns]

Robbin was just like many others. Huge heart and a great person he just got stuck and couldn’t get out. R.I.P Robbin.

[@metal3091]

robbin crosby, co founder and co songwriter of RATTs biggest hits, he will be missed

[@antcrow7424]

Has been since Robbin left the band. They haven't done shit!! Rock bands don't get it! There is chemistry there! When they make an album and its sells, they did something great! Fans loved it! When a member quits, the band is dead. Only a few bands have pulled off success with a change.

[@antcrow7424]

@SabuPtolemy No I didn't. I don't listen too much of the old groups new music. Kind of like Def Leppards new stuff stinks, Van Halen's new stuff stinks. Metallica, Megadeth and Iron Maiden seem okay? Not as good as 40 years ago, but too be expected when you get old. I think most of the 80's groups have lost their edge. I'll definitely check it out though! I'm up for some old 80's groups sounding like they did back then. Thanks.

[@broman260]

this is cool but really sad at the same time. you can tell he's just fed up with life and his condition. you can see him fighting a lot of anger and sadness. it really was too soon for him. R.I.P.

[@broman260]

stuart hough my problem is people why can't help themselves and need others to cater to them when dealing with something they don't understand.

[@stuarthough8440]

The Fumbo Muffin right

[@blackpanterpower-fh5gn]

+The Fumbo Muffin i feel ya men i saw it 2 my mom had the same look for see past away saddness anger fear where in here eyes the same as by the king robbin crosby

[@jimijackson5093]

+blacka My condolences to you and your family.

[@blackpanterpower-fh5gn]

+Jimi Jackson thank you 😉

[@emgee9775]

So great to see Robbin at one with his instrument. You can see him really getting into it as the solo progresses. There was a moment where it touched my heart for sure. Beautifully played with heart and soul. We miss you Robbin. Long live the King.

[@rebels42wynn83]

I still miss Robbin to this day. He was such a incredibly talented and handsome guy. 😥❤

[@kimsullivan5576]

Sadly, AIDS plus heroine doesn't discriminate.

[@Retroscoop]

In that order ?

[@kimsullivan5576]

@@Retroscoop It's hard to say.

[@kimsullivan5576]

@A.J. Reynolds Lol!

[@chris-thumper7205]

THE man behind the band. Without him, they'd be nothing.

[@Mydickinyoursister]

He is another sad loss to rock n roll and life...he may be gone,but he's not forgotten.

[@lifesgood7235]

I once caught one of his guitar picks in mid air. R.I.P

[@saladisgood6729]

RIP Robbin. Very nice solo! Very smooth and flawless!.

[@MitchBast-xu7jg]

1st 3 albums are absolutely epic. This man has certainly been missed

[@kevins4222]

Out of the Cellar is THE best glam/hair metal of the 80s- no contest. One of the few hard/rock metal albums of the era where every song is a banger.

[@eddiecooper7630]

One of the best guitarists of the 80's,love ya Robbin

[@user-ic8yi7wn3j]

They were probably mad all the girls that came back stage only wanted to talk to him.

[@650Vstarider]

No matter what, or how, or when, or why..............truly one of the greatest to ever play a guitar without a doubt. A true legend who will will be greatly be missed. Ratt and Roll 4EVER!!!!!!

[@roosterj2599]

I got the honor of talking to Robin on the phone. I used to be a juvenile probation officer and one of my clients mom was in rehab with him and ki da dating him at the same time. Not so sure about that, but I wouldn't doubt it. He was so damn cool. He answered alot of my guitar questions and had good sense of humor. It was definitely him. Anyway, he passed soon after that.

[@hvafaenskaljeghete1800]

I read that he was 180 kilograms at his heaviest

[@peerlesslondin]

Robin, if its bad or good, people are still talking about you.. you achieved immortality!! r.i.p.

[@MJ_INK]

This is very cool to see but at the same time makes me sad. RIP Robbin

[@j.rothchild173]

My first cassette ever OUT OF THE CELLAR!!! I was 14 yrs old and i bought it at HEB food stores!!!

[@desiderata333]

Rest In Peace Robbin. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

I respect Juan a lot for being there for Robbin as you can see in this video. I enjoyed reading his interview how he re-tells the first time he met Robbin when he responded to the ad to audition for the band.

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

I agree. Juan's awesome.

[@cardo_theonly]

Robbin will always be the face of Ratt when I think of the band; he played such a pivital role in the early songwriting and thumping rhythm that gave the band it's unique sound. He went along side DeMartini's leads extremely well and held his own when it came to soloing harmony parts with Warren. Rest in peace King 🤟

[@jessezoso618]

a good solo.

[@tylerthompson1842]

Guy plays with a lot of soul for sure getting everything he can out of that guitar. That was a great solo

[@willjam465]

Makes me sad...addiction has taken too many talented individuals. RIP Robin.

[@manuelrivas3569]

Robbin was truly a nice guy. He was in a guitar store in San Diego, and needed money. So I gave him 30.00 for a guitar lesson, if I knew what was going to happen to him, I would spent more time with him. So sad he went the way he did.

[@juanparty]

Really? the man who makes millions, was a homeless back in early nineties?

[@juanparty]

maybe he used that money to get some heroin.

[@l.garcia7760]

so sad to read this ; (

[@jaylynn3346]

Bullshit ! He didn't even look at you ! Get lost..

[@bowslap]

@@juanparty between his growing heroin addiction(which also led to contracting HIV/AIDS), a messy divorce costing him a bundle and being fired from RATT....yes, it pretty much wiped him out financially.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

Hello to all, I was a doorman at the TROUBADOUR Nightclub In West Hollywood , California 1979-1980 And got to know many people then - and in 1983 one was ROBBIN CROSBY - He was asking around about me and actually wanted to manage me as an artist - We were very different in that he was Heavy Metal and I was Rockabilly- What an HONOR to even have had a man like that be interested in my talents - I will always remember ROBBIN CROSBY - Hollywood Joe

[@jamesmccluskey1560]

+Joe Nania Then you should pursure... your dream of doing this and... (Go for it)... and let nothing stop or hinder you by that of people... getting in you way... God Bless you man.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

+James MCcluskey James did you also know Robbin Crosby

[@jamesmccluskey1560]

No not personally! I didn't... but I did...use to work... in personal protection... for famous band liken to them out here in Arizona for Team Security. And so therefore; I do have a lot of personal autographes... from not bands most like... from actors and sports stars. In Closing! Remember this... a deam isn't dead unto the one who and in whom stops.. pursuing their ultimate goals, dreams and or visions in what God has for them. Meaning- By all means reach for the stars. And for it's the ultimate- goals, visions and or dreams God give one... that ends up giving hope unto those who might not have it so through your talent you help. 1. Bring their talent and what God has called them to forth up and out of themselves in order to be a better Person / Musician or whatever the case maybe. I hope this motivates you in your ultimate Pursuit. And you have to have the faith within yourself in order... to believe within yourself that your. Simply a someone going somewhere to happen... regaurdless of what... people... might think and or even say- For therefore; their not in control of your destination!... here...so therefore; with that my friend. make it happen!

[@WolfHeavyMetal]

+Joe Nania What a Cool memory man !!

[@TangentGuitars]

+Joe Nania It just goes to show what kind of guy he really was. If he was interested in managing you, then it was the real deal. Just like him showing me that amp. It was a good 45 minutes of jamming, explaining, riffing... and he made it look so effortless. He didn't look around to see if he could get away... No, I remember him really enjoying showing me the amp. I also remember when he got a real fat metal tone and the smile on his face as he was jamming. Damn, it seems like just yesterday I sat with him. Oh yeah, we sat on the floor the whole time. Haha, I just remembered that. He was genuine. Real. Also, I will NEVER get rid of that amp. It's been on stage and in studio. And it still works flawlessly.

[@stevearchuleta6916]

looks like he can still play.... rest in peace "king".....😎

[@sambarron8953]

Steve Archuleta you can't play anymore fuck you talking about

[@alexandergrande8310]

looks like you need to pay more attention during English class... please, do "normal person"

[@joshburns4611]

@@sambarron8953 Learn how to read, you stupid fuck. Sleve said he CAN play..

[@metalhead2w]

Wow that's awesome. Rip to Robbin, hope he's rocking up there in heaven.

[@PGeorge61]

Damn!! Had it all the way to the end. Nice solo!!

[@BrianMarto]

I never forget meeting King in 1983 the rest of band sat down as we passed through for autographs but I remember King standing up and shaking my hand hey dude I though my hand was going to shatter he was massive but very humble to the fans, he had his demons we all do but I pray he has found his peace with the maker,

[@deaniversen351]

he's always been a favorite, even when I didn't know who he was, his early commercial Ratt stuff, just love those riffs and guitar licks, man, fun to play too.. what a band

[@davidwolfe9391]

he's playing to the song. he bases his solo's on the chords and structure of the song. I dont really know what more any other guitar player could have added to a song like that... Robbin is a good honest guitar player, very melodic and put's his heart out. Very sad to see what he went through. Im sure his spirit is in a far greater place and the suffering is over. ~~~

[@WolfHeavyMetal]

I come back here often, to hear Robbin tear it up again !

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Rest in peace King, we miss you🙏🏻🎸

[@sweetgyy]

i miss you bro . r.i.p.

[@Saissister]

I still have a get well card from Robbin, when I was in the hospital with pneumonia.I will always love Robbinson Lantz "King" Crosby!

[@tearex9485]

I met Robin in 94 and he was working at guitar trader in Claremont San Diego. He was real cool but I could tell he had some serious health problems. R.I.P. Robin

[@timothyblackburn6801]

He was actually a co founder of the band. I feel like they did him dirty and turned their backs on him when he needed them the most.

[@jrg770]

@@timothyblackburn6801 To be fair the guys in Ratt were messed up just like motley crue, twisted sister, kiss, G'n'R and any band you can name pretty much lol

[@timothyblackburn6801]

@@jrg770 That's true. Everyone had big egos. Plus I heard he just couldn't play for shit anymore. Kinda Like in the video, the guy tells him, Mm yeah cool, he wasn't even paying attention to him.

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

@@timothyblackburn6801 to me, he seemed like he was paying attention and "that guy" is Juan Croucier, his friend from Ratt. Juan was probably doing something on that mix board thing, whatever you call it.🙂

[@jasonpoole5132]

@@timothyblackburn6801 he’d been in rehab multiple times. Sometimes “tough love” is a last ditch effort. They didn’t give him money later because they didn’t want to contribute to his drug use.

[@amyntut]

R.I.P. Robbin, you are missed dearly...

[@JoyfulSaturn-cz2ui]

I watched a video of Gary Richrath the former guitarist of REO Speedwagon playing "Roll With Changes " in 2014 shortly prior to his death. His appearance had changed quite a lot too. Reminded me of the Robbin Crosby thing with RATT. Two principle songwriters and guitarists of their respective band who where kicked out. Neither of those 2 bands where the same after.

[@THECLARENCES]

Long live the memory of the late, great Robbin Crosby. xoxo The Clarences

[@johnw-tg2tg]

Grew up on Ratt loved their guitar sound and they rocked, damn i miss the eighties.

[@costabass]

Didn't expect such a soulful solo - nice.

[@metalhead2w]

Holy hell... that sounded beautiful and amazing. Dam wish he was still here with us. Robbin's probably up there jamming with some cool musicians. I'm glad I got into Ratt... just another musical influence on my list 🙂🤘

[@jimmyz171]

Rip Robin! Ratt forever. One of the truly fun and great bands from eighties...way underrated!

[@agutierrez3023]

Love this solo! He was definitely underrated and was a great guitar player. He might not have been the flashiest or the fastest but that doesn't mean jack. Sure, fast playing is impressive, and it catches the eye, but a nice, tasty solo with a few little fast runs mixed in always wins the prize.

[@kennethdileo6578]

I agree 👍

[@michaelmessina5341]

That was an awesome solo...............

[@wookie5007]

HE HAD THE GIFT

[@tobywoodard7]

Such a beautiful heart-felt solo. So sad...

[@chrismartin3618]

not sad... he chose his life... he paid for it.. you idiot

[@tonywilson1909]

@@chrismartin3618 it's been a year now. You still mad bro?

[@connorclark2805]

Chris Martin chill out bro we all know he was better than you. It’s ok

[@jude007]

So amazing even while he was sick with Aids still rocked! He was my favorite out of the band real talent looks brains he's total package! I wonder what would have been his fate had he joined the Dodgers after all he did make the cut for the team they wanted him. RIP ROBBIN

[@williamdon3442]

The guitar is such beautiful sounding instrument. You can tell he loved it.

[@brianvr123]

16 years old today heard ratt and when i heard about robin and saw this video awesome solo he deserved a second chance

[@scottlively4740]

Smooth as silk. You can hear the vintage Ratt melodic sound dripping from this solo. Long live the King.

[@OpenRoader]

Every single classic RATT album had the catchiest riffs and the greatest solo's to play air guitar too. Many nights drunk off my ass headbanging and enjoying his music. RIP

[@frankmccollum1443]

RIP Robin, you rocked the world, an Amazing guitar player, an Amazing rocker!! We miss ya Brother.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

I'm not just saying this because most of us are now past our prime but the 80s/90s metal was so much better. Seriously, none of this Drop B tuning that sounds like "a brown note"....the 80's say guitar heroes that inspired a shit ton of boys to practice guitar endlessly in their bedrooms. Miss those days.

[@dfkeenum]

Ducati Drew Agree. Most of the bands using very low tunings bore me within the first minute of their songs. They tune WAY down, learn a few power chords and run with it.

[@TimberMoto]

The down tuning bullish*t has gotten so old, yet it keeps going. If I watch click on a guitar video and the riffing starts with that crap I hit the back button. There was no better time for the guitar than in the 80's IMHO.

[@dsvet]

Animals as Leaders

[@ElliotRose]

The '80s/'90s metal was brighter and more good time/optimistic sounding- and more entertaining to listen to. I had hard 80s rock/metal playing on Spotify and it reminded me why that music was so popular. Because It sounded good!

[@fivestring65ify]

That tune down shit sucks. It destroys the tone of the instruments.

[@pdubzpyro]

So, first time I’ve ever actually heard of the guy.. didn’t realize he’s where I’ve gotten my influence from all these years.

[@jrg770]

Check out the second solo (2:38) in wanted man for his most intense and perhaps best lead.

[@benearhart1224]

Deja vu! This is happening to me again! Like everybody else in the world apparently, I'm brushing up on my guitar playing and using KZbin. Like two months ago I found out who Dimebag was. I didn't take to Pantera like I did Metallica and Megadeth. Even so, I could still tell that there was something special there. Once I came across Dimebag videos it all made sense. I've listened to Ratt but I've never heard of this guy either.

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

@@benearhart1224 dime was the king. There will never be anyone greater than the king of metal.

[@douglawson8937]

This popped up in my feed and I didn't realize who it was until I did a little research. OMFG how SAD! One of my childhood guitar heros and I can't believe my first reaction...too ashamed to even say what it was. RIP Robbin, you were truly one of a kind. Respect...

[@hollywoodanimationstudios2593]

Robin was a Great guitar player and a Wonderful Human Being, He is missed. Thank You for all the Years of Great Music Robin, God Bless You.

[@thecarolinashreds196]

Robin was the guy who always had time for fans. He was a genuine good guy and he made sure he let the fans know they were appreciated.

[@brightbite]

As a RATT/Robin fan, I would have NEVER made fun of him. I know he was ill, my only concern would have been how he was feeling, and how any pain influenced his playing. RATT was more than looks for me.

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

Good point! :)

[@srok62]

NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@patrickjohnmccollough7560]

still amazing

[@PerilErinyes]

Rest easy King, you fucking blazed brilliantly.

[@WolfHeavyMetal]

Man....I LOVE what Robbin played here...

[@skwinthead]

RIP King Crosby. 13 years gone

[@fivestring65ify]

I loved his guitar work. Demartini is good, but I always liked Robins solos the most. I wish he had played more leads.

[@tonyrobertsguitar]

Damn...so much feel, grit and laid-back timing but with a lot of passion!! I think its mistake-free, too!

[@naturalscience5733]

Love the groove look on his face at the 47 sec mark. Sustaining that note..

[@DigtialCr0w]

Met the man once, super nice guy... he had two bad ass women with him and still talked to me like we were long lost friends. Not many in rock like that.

[@garrettgrant6049]

LOL 😂 I love hearing that, I could totally see Robbin being that way. Yer lucky to have met the KING

[@DigtialCr0w]

@@garrettgrant6049I got a Ratt tour bandana that I have all of there signatures on but Stephens, and trying to find a way to get it, he seems to be super elusive, as soon as I get it I want to put in in a picture frame with a picture of them, they are the only band from the 80s I still listen to, tjey really were harder than the rest of the bands at the time and for the most part didn't have tons of make up and didn't look like a bunch of girls (Poison)

[@garrettgrant6049]

@@DigtialCr0w I met Pearcy at my only RATT show I ever saw in 2008, My brother Shane (R.I.P.) and I took 13 hour Greyhound Bus from Vancouver to Calgary (Canada) to see the show, well when we befriended a girl who knew ROBBIE CRANE she said we would get to meet them, true to her word she told the band "These guys took a 13 hr greyhound ride from Vancouver" so they signed photos n took pictures, Pearcy was awesome. I hope you get that chance but RATT are not playing any shows anytime soon unless they get WARREN, BOBBY back Stephen said in an recent interview. PEARCY is doing Solo shows so you'll have to get him at a solo gig, what city are you in?

[@DigtialCr0w]

@@garrettgrant6049 Huntsville Alabama , we actually have a new venue where lots of people are playing now, Ive been watching for a show with him, haven't seen anything yet, covid has shot so screwed up, would love to finish it up and let him see it, having Crosbys autograph on it is a huge deal to myself. That's seriously a cool story, long ass ride.

[@garrettgrant6049]

@@DigtialCr0w ya Alabama didn't get all the awesome tours like LA, NY, CHICAGO, DETROIT, HOUSTON Etc Etc. I can't believe you own a Robbin Crosby autograph that's killer man

[@SASQUATCHBROTHERS]

LOVED YOU MAN

[@miniseven87]

my gosh....did you see his face after that lead...it made me cry.......he looked so sad and alone...wow. rock n roll lost one of its bests

[@willhill9877]

Robbin was my "guitar hero" as a teen not so much for his guitar prowess but for what he was on stage! If i could have been ANY guitarist from that time...It would have been HIM! Much love to you Robbin...Even to this day, Im in "AWE" of you! Mad props my brother I never knew!

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Thank you Juan, for giving us this last piece of the Kings performance. Robbin will forever be in our hearts and thoughts, especially when Rockin' to Ratt N Roll music. I've seen this video years back, but didn't realize it was you seated at the soundboard. I guess that's why I should read the descriptions more often, to get the big picture. Question: Is Tom Croucier, on bass, your brother? Yeah, A dumb question, I know. Take care, and keep Rockin'

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

Yes that's Juan's brother. He follows me on Instagram. :) And yes, I'm being serious and honest.

[@carsandguitars7064]

He tore that up. Awesome

[@freepressright]

So many words about what a humble soul Robbin Crosby was. He was respected in much the same vain as Steve Clark of Def Leppard. Both fought some massive demons. Addiction is a bitch, and the legacy these men left carries a reminder for all of us that you can have everything you ever dreamed of and your addiction will take it all away from you. Robbin was quoted as saying he lived the life of a thousand men, and that his loved ones should not cry for him in the wake of his death. Prolific and positive words for a man who knew he lived to excess. RIP, King.

[@christhembones8244]

I saw the current version of Ratt this past December 2019. They had a young guy that looked like Robbin and played his part (you don’t see him in new Geico commercial). Anyways, Ratt is not the same without Robbin and Warren. Very underrated duo team.

[@BigIdeaCoaching]

Despite all those on the sidelines can say, he played in Ratt, and was a rockstar, how about you?

[@toddlavigne6441]

+David B Berg exactly...he played in Ratt..kudos to Robin

[@A_Final_Hit]

A fat lot of good it did him. That life took away everything that was good in life for him, and killed him, to boot. Meanwhile, the rest of us are still here enjoying life. 😁👍

[@michaelbaker3598]

Nope.. I'm still alive

[@mikeward7565]

Wow. Some people really don't get the Rockstar life that's thrown in your face when you make it. It's not stupidity, it's the $$, the partying and the heat of the moment after a show with 10 or more girls trying to fuck your brains out at the same time and having a blast and willing to try anything to make that time your having even better. He had a good time while it lasted.

[@kschantz]

Hey, I played in Mousse and I was a Rock Star too. I didn't die from AIDs though.

[@tomtagler6158]

he was great guitarist robin crossby you are greatly missed and your legacy lives on may you rest in peace RiP robbin crosby

[@brian_keith]

wish i had just an 1/8 of Robbin's talent on guitar. we miss and love you King. Thank you for sharing your gifts with your fans, i'll never forget you.

[@golgothaassassin5035]

Robin was never cut out for that L.A. scene, He was too kind hearted, a gentle giant. Ratt's problem always was that they believed the hype. The trusted record company reps who were only after the money. Shame cause that first Ratt album was good. If they would have buckled down they could have been so much more.

[@just4kicks950]

I thought all the albums were 🔥🔥🎶🎵 Right up to the 5th Album Detonater. If memory serves me right, Robin did a little work on Detonater. Ratt was one of the biggest around...until grunge happened, killing the scene. Robin was the personality of Ratt & he could write music also, brought alot to the table. Always be one my favorite bands. With the loss of EVH & hearing about Stephen Pearcy battling Cancer! We're loosing all the greats 💯 😔 🎸🎤🤘

[@tuco8734]

I met Crosby at the Roxy in very early 80’s . Was a really nice guy , not real famous yet . We were all watching a newly rising band called Motley Crue perform . After the Crue performed we were just bullshitting about guitars and women for a little bit and that was it . Ran into him one other time in Fullerton California when he was performing with Ratt at Billy Bartys Roller Rink . Must have been only around 150 people there . Saw Ratt perform along with about 3 other bands back to back for around $10 dollars . Also met the famous midget Billy Barty same day .

[@Hoyters69]

Cool story, Tuco. I saw Crosby play with Phenomenon in the early days before Ratt. He was always a soul guy!

[@davidstewart4310]

Awesum Billy Barty from Foul Play

[@joegruppie9945]

I was there too. That famous day at Billy Barty's Ratt, Armored Saint, Metallica, Bitch and a guitar giveaway. There was maybe 150 people there tops. It was the first time Metallica ever played Whiplash live. I stood right in front of James before the doors opened while they sound checked with Whiplash. I will never forget that. RIP Robin Crosby

[@tuco8734]

@@joegruppie9945 was an awesome evening for sure

[@mcmastertube]

RIP King. Your passing has left a whole that still exists in American music.

[@oplivecrime206]

Incredible. R.I.P brother