Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy says the band was supposed to tour this summer.
In a new interview, the frontman talked about the 20th anniversary of the passing of guitarist Robbin Crosby, saying, “As we celebrate Robbin’s passing 20 years today, it’s still Ratt & Roll. [The music’s] got life … so we are kind of tripping in a good way. He was such an important part of the band. I knew we could play without him, but when he was gone, I knew the band was done. I knew we could go through the motions with different players, but I lost a real, true partner there — a driver in that machine. So, I continue to do the solo thing because I can write what I want and do solo records and tour when I want with who I want.”
He went on to explain, “We were supposed to do a big summer tour with Ratt this year. I initiated doing something if the [surviving] guys [from the classic lineup] would get together. But there is no reason for them to do it or a need for them to do it, so I decided to just go out solo. And I am better off. Some of these guys [in my solo band] have been with me 18, 20 years. So if you want to Ratt & Roll, come see my shows.”
Do you think Stephen Pearcy IS Ratt or do you need the rest of the band?