Author Topic: I've always loved Ratt... Stephen Pearcy's sister died suddenly ~ sad (Read 28142 times)

dyslexic · « **on:** March 30, 2014, 12:28:41 PM »

Especially as a guitarist, Warren Di Martini has always been one of my idols.

Stephen Pearcy? Mmmmmm... not so much, but he did fit the band and they did have quite a number of hits.

I wonder how old his sister was? The internet doesn't say...

Fortress · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2014, 12:42:37 PM »

Been a MONSTER fan since Out of the Cellar was released way, way back.

I even own both his and Blotz's (drummer) autobiographies.

Pearcy is a shit singer, technically, but I really dig his voice and style. And he isn't some slouch in the songwriting department, that's for sure.

Ratt is his band, when all is said and done. It really is.

As a fan, I am SO happy the group retains, at least at present, four of the original (well, classic line-up original) members. Juan coming back (for more) really made me smile.

Warren is one of my all-time faves, as well. I mean, just listen to his playing on the debut. Holy shit. And although his approach and sound/tone have changed somewhat over the years, he's incredibly gifted and still fantastic.

SCRUBS · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2014, 12:45:02 PM »

Warren is a bad ass guitar player for sure.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2014, 01:28:57 PM »

Ratt N Roll Baby!

Obvious Gimmick · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2014, 03:09:25 PM »

Ratt has always sucked
HTH

The Ugly · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2014, 08:42:42 PM »

Quote from: Fortress on March 30, 2014, 12:42:37 PM

Been a MONSTER fan since Out of the Cellar was released way, way back.

I even own both his and Blotz's (drummer) autobiographies.

Pearcy is a shit singer, technically, but I really dig his voice and style. And he isn't some slouch in the songwriting department, that's for sure.

Ratt is his band, when all is said and done. It really is.

As a fan, I am SO happy the group retains, at least at present, four of the original (well, classic line-up original) members. Juan coming back (for more) really made me smile.

Warren is one of my all-time faves, as well. I mean, just listen to his playing on the debut. Holy shit. And although his approach and sound/tone have changed somewhat over the years, he's incredibly gifted and still fantastic.

Old fan here as well. Favorite band in high school; in fact, their EP was the first cassette I ever owned. Saw them at least once every tour until they broke up in the early 90s. When Michael Schenker replaced Crosby at a gig in Irvine, we knew they were circling the drain.

I also liked Arcade's first record, but never cared for any of Pearcy's subsequent bands.

Years later, saw them again in Hollywood on the reunion tour, and they still sounded pretty good, especially Warren. No more concerts for me, but I was very pleasantly surprised by most of "Infestation," their last record. Several killer tracks. Studio magic even made Pearcy's waning voice sound like vintage Ratt.

Rudee · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2014, 07:37:19 AM »

Quote from: The Ugly on March 30, 2014, 08:42:42 PM

Old fan here as well. Favorite band in high school; in fact, their EP was the first cassette I ever owned.

The first RATT cassette I got was a free one, as part of the Columbia House records and tapes club. You know, the deal where you get 11 free albums cassettes for a penny if you agree to purchase 8 more later at regular price.

King Shizzo · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2014, 08:22:48 AM »

I love round and round. Don't really remember the other hits. Can someone post some of the best Ratt songs?

michael arvilla · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:12:48 AM »

Wanted Man
You Think You're Tough
Back For More
Lack of Communication
Lay It Down
Slip of the Lip
Way Cool Jr
I Want A Woman
Lovin' You's A Dirty Job
Nobody Rides For Free

michael arvilla · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:20:32 AM »

King Shizzo · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:27:12 AM »

Thanks Mike! I was born in 81, so I was a little too young to appreciate hair metal back then.

It is a great genre. Why does it seem like the guitar solo is a lost art these days?

njflex · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:31:02 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 31, 2014, 09:12:48 AM

Wanted Man
You Think You're Tough
Back For More
Lack of Communication
Lay It Down
Slip of the Lip
Way Cool Jr
I Want A Woman
Lovin' You's A Dirty Job
Nobody Rides For Free

GREATEST HITS CD RIGHT THERE,ITS ACTUALLY GOOD.

njflex · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:32:08 AM »

funny as with van halen 'the bassist'is the main back up vocalist who could sing and add the signature sound to it..juan crocier.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:40:08 AM »

n/p Shizzo ...warren demartini was something of a Guitar Prodigy (backed by robbin Crosby) they were a great band to see live!
This is one of my favs

njflex · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:43:18 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 31, 2014, 09:40:08 AM

n/p Shizzo ...warren demartini was something of a Guitar Prodigy (backed by robbin Crosby) they were a great band to see live!
This is one of my favs

IF you saw the behind the music on them they were dual guitarists and waren took center by 2nd and 3rd albums which kinda killed Crosby in terms of band contribution and booze/drugs,dude stood out'crosby'large compared to the smaller guys,but he did that whole stand there point to crowd thing instead of playing .

michael arvilla · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:43:38 AM »

michael arvilla · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2014, 09:45:27 AM »

YngiweRhoads · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2014, 10:38:03 AM »

DeMartini had a great sound.

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2014, 10:41:47 AM »

Quote from: Shizzo on March 31, 2014, 09:27:12 AM

Thanks Mike! I was born in 81, so I was a little too young to appreciate hair metal back then.

It is a great genre. Why does it seem like the guitar solo is a lost art these days?

Music now is complete shit! No musicianship, talent, everything is overdubbed, auto tuned shit! 80's were a great time for Guitar driven Rock, Metal, Hard Rock what have you! Lot's of great talent especially Guitar!

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2014, 10:44:09 AM »

Quote from: SCRUBS on March 30, 2014, 12:45:02 PM

Warren is a bad ass guitar player for sure.

D'Martini was great, besides Ratt he was in Dokken, White Snake, and played with Ozzy!

The Ugly · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2014, 10:56:56 AM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on March 31, 2014, 10:44:09 AM

D'Martini was great, besides Ratt he was in Dokken, White Snake, and played with Ozzy!

Shit, did not know this, but I'd mostly grown out of "glam" by then.

CalvinH · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2014, 11:06:27 AM »

Quote from: YngiweRhoads on March 31, 2014, 10:38:03 AM

DeMartini had a great sound.

Yup

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2014, 11:13:44 AM »

Lay it Down, and You're in love, has some of the best melodic riffs by DiMartini!

The Ugly · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2014, 11:16:18 AM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on March 31, 2014, 11:13:44 AM

Lay it Down, and You're in love, has some of the best melodic riffs by DiMartini!

Listen to "Eat Me Up Alive" from the latest record. Heaviest riff in their catalogue.

njflex · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2014, 11:24:51 AM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on March 31, 2014, 11:13:44 AM

Lay it Down, and You're in love, has some of the best melodic riffs by DiMartini!

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