During a recent interview with This Day In Metal, Stephen Pearcy discussed the possibility of a classic-era RATT reunion once again. However, the frontman says he is “pretty much done reaching out.”
Pearcy said the following:
“I’ve reached out, and I’m pretty much done reaching out, to get the guys [from the classic RATT lineup] together, whether we bring in [ex-RATT guitarist Carlos] Cavazo again or Michael Schenker, another guitarist. [They’re] still not gonna fill [late RATT guitarist Robbin] Crosby’s shoes ever, ever, ever, ever, but we can actually go out and do something cool for our fans, and that would be okay. But I’ve tried, and that’s about all I can do.
Look, I created this monster with Robbin as my right-hand man, who’s no longer with me to slap people around. All I can do is enjoy what we did, what we created, and that’s why this box set [last year’s ‘The Atlantic Years: 1984-1991’ limited-edition box set celebrating RATT’s massively successful period where all five of their studio albums were certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum] is very important. It’s important to me, because it’s our 40th year. I’m still here doing it. The other guys might not wanna do it, and some do, some don’t. My plans are this year and next year to establish a few entities under the moniker ‘1980s Sunset Strip Experience’, and we’re developing some great stuff, a concert series and a residency, and we’re gonna keep the torch, pass the torch, keep it going, whether it be with original bands who are still around [from] the ’80s, ’cause inevitably you’re gonna get older, you’re gonna fuckin die. We’re all droppin’ like flies, unfortunately, due to the decade of decadence. And then even KIX is callin’ it quits, [RATT’s] Atlantic labelmates. I love those guys; I played with them all the time. So, here you go. What’s gonna be left is you’re gonna have all these tribute bands. So I’d rather be in charge of the tribute bands representing the RATT brand. Because there’s tons of ’em — the MÖTLEYs [CRÜE], the [DEF] LEPPARDs, the RATTs. It’s amazing. So there’s a lot of fun stuff in store.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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