
∙ Almost 40 years after its release, their signature song, “Round and Round,” jumped up the (digital) rock charts in 2020, thanks to its appearance in an insurance commercial that also starred the band.
∙ Their full-length debut, 1984’s triple-Platinum Out of the Cellar, featured a trio of Top 40 hits that earned it a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time. Retrieved March 23, 2021.Ratt was one of the most popular bands of the ’80s hair metal explosion, known for their riff-heavy, double-guitar attack coupled with frontman Stephen Pearcy’s distinctive, gravelly vocals. Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "American album certifications – Ratt – Out of the Cellar". ^ "Canadian album certifications – Ratt – Out of the Cellar". ^ "Ratt Chart History ( Billboard 200)". Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal. ^ Phillips, William Cogan, Brian (2009). ^ "RIAA Searchable Database: search for Ratt". Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties. ^ a b Popoff, Martin (November 1, 2005). ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Dave Clark, Clif Smith, Robin Laine, Ray Leonard – assistant engineers. Juan Croucier – bass guitar, backing vocals. Warren DeMartini – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals. Robbin Crosby – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals. Robbin Crosby, Stephen Pearcy, Joey Cristofanilli The long-time girlfriend of Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby at the time, Kitaen also appeared in the "Back for More" music video. The model on the album cover is Tawny Kitaen, better known for her appearances in Whitesnake music videos, and the same year's teen-aimed film Bachelor Party. " Wanted Man" was co-written by bassist Joey Cristofanilli, who had briefly substituted for Juan Croucier. In 2008, "Round and Round" and "I'm Insane" were featured in The Wrestler. RATT OUT OF THE CELLAR REMASTERED RAR MAC
"In Your Direction" was a song that Pearcy wrote when the band was still called Mickey Ratt "I'm Insane" and "Scene of the Crime" were songs Crosby had co-written and performed with his pre-Ratt band, Mac Meda, featuring future Riverdogs vocalist Rob Lamothe. The latter song originally appeared on the EP Ratt. It also contains other popular songs such as " Wanted Man", " Lack of Communication" and a re-recorded version of "Back for More". Produced by Beau Hill, Out of the Cellar features Ratt's best-known hit, "Round and Round".