Ratt - Out of the Cellar

1984 was a big year for hard rock in the 80's... Twister Sister's "Stay Hungry", Bon Jovi's "Bon Jovi", Dokken's "Tooth & Nail"., Motley Crue's "Shout at the Devil" to name a few... all on the heels of 83's megahits Def Leppard's "Pyromania" and Quiet Riot's "Metal Health". 1984 also saw the release of the first major label release from RATT. "Out of the Cellar" burst on the scene with their biggest hit if their career's "Round & Round" and also included the rock hits "Wanted Man" and "Back for More". The record went onto sell of 3 million copies in the US alone. RATT toured with Billy Squier to support the record. RATT went on to release Invasion of Your Privacy in '85 that went double platinum, two more platinum records, and two more gold records before breaking up in 1992. They reformed in 1999, but departed with frontman Stephen Pearcy a year later. Toured with new frontman Jizzy Pearl for years until 2007 went Pearcy returned to the group. Original guitarist Ribbin Crosby died of AIDS complications a few years ago. RATT is tour Europe this summer and will play the entire "Out of the Cellar" record in order. RATT & ROLL Baby!!!