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Ratt
The above is provided as a public service in case you come across a version of Ratt playing some dive club or a county fair in your area. It's bands like Ratt that usually have two or three iterations roaming around containing one, maybe two, but often none of the original members. Hey, gotta make a living.
Ratt rolled out of L.A. in the early '80s, and if they are remembered at all, it's for "Round and Round." The group was managed by comedian Milton Berle's nephew. That explains "Uncle Miltie's" drag appearance in their hit video.
Ratt's greatest achievement was parlaying "Round and Round," a decent Aerosmith rip-off, into four (count 'em) platinum albums. Chalk it up to the times.
When Pearcy left the show was over. But they were able to ride the hit for nearly six years. Not bad.
"Out Of The Cellar" is Ratt's career best and it contains "Round and Round." "Invasion of Your Privacy" is a less than stunning follow up. After that, forget it for the studio material. However, "Ratt & Roll '81-'91," a "Best Of" collection captures the group's limited depth and breadth.