I've been listening to RATT a bit for the last couple of weeks and have half-assed learned a few of their songs as well. It's left me wondering, how good of a guitarist was Robbin? Did he take any of the solos on any of their songs? I know he does the harmony part on Round And Round, but did he hav...

Guns N’ Roses had a bit of that going on during the Illusion albums. Izzy sang 4 songs, and Duff sang one.

Krokus, regardless of the lineup, are a much better band than Twisted Sister ever was, for my ears.

Black Stuff wrote: ↑Mon Jun 09, 2025 4:48 am WTF, first Heart and now GW? Everyone forget how to lock stuff up? SMH

There’s a general presumption that your shit is safe backstage while you’re playing.

Black Stuff wrote: ↑Wed Jun 04, 2025 6:52 am Both. Natural ability comes first, then it's shaped and honed through practice. No easy way out

This.

That must have had something to do with a hatred of God.

Ramones - Mania

I’m an atheist, but Stryper’s songs are horseshit for my ears, regardless of what he’s singing about.

I Want a Woman is certainly one of the big reasons "Hair Metal" went by way of the 8-track tape. Nirvana was the final nail, but without Poison and Warrant kicking their legs in unison like the Rockettes and once respectable bands like RATT coming out with this drivel, Nirvana may not hav...

Price of Love & Secret Dreams are also good songs. My favorite album from them overall. Fantastic album. Too bad Jon basically doesn’t even acknowledge it, let alone play anything from it. In and Out of Love Only Lonely Silent Night Hardest Part is the Night Tokyo Road Always Run to You is a ste...

For my ears, Choice of Weapon is ok (and they were quite good on that tour), but I like the next album from them, Hidden City, much better.

I’ve mentioned it before, but it bears repeating: This article documenting all of that is well worth a read: https://www.metrotimes.com/news/jesus-of-suburbia-2190439 This is such a sad story. I read that the label and management hosed him with publishing so I always thought less of the Gin Blossom...

With Ritchie ....Yes.....without Ritchie no.. and Ritchie could give 2 shits and a fuck as he does what he wants. The other members cannot. My understanding is that Deep Purple split the proceeds up 5 ways, at least during their most successful eras, so…I’m not sure why Richie would be any more wel...

There was a time when Deep Purple was one of the bigger bands in the world, so, yes.

A very good song. It was sad how the guitarist/songwriter: got fired over his drinking as they were finishing the album, possibly got screwed over for royalties as they showed him the door, and finally ended up killing himself not long after the band got big. I’ve mentioned it before, but it bears ...

Pretty sure but can’t be certain that some time in the early 90’s there was a show in Wembley Arena or somewhere similar in London that was a Gibson Guitar show, and I’m pretty sure Bert rocked up and played Poor Boy Blues with the house band which had Slash and Jason Bonham in it. Great comment , ...

There are worse answers than Jake E Lee.

Robbin played the solo on that one.

One of Ratt’s better songs.

Invasion is still my favorite Ratt album, despite some filler in Side 2.

Without Ronnie Lane, and Ian McLagan, it seems like a waste of time, to me.

“Hush Child” is a good song: https://youtu.be/8JCpjLjT2LA?si=DBO9ANp78nmKijej

“Mary” good, too: https://youtu.be/CaEBk_O27Mg?si=Y8i0svnvX5N8ooKa

The album, Young Man’s Blues, isn’t perfect, but better than most releases from the era.

Good enough.

First, Zak should have told them to fuck off when they asked him back. Second ,ok if he says "I'll come back," fine. That statement from Pete wouldn't cut it for me with that all sides were at fault bullshit. I'd want a public apology from Roger. He’s likely getting compensated enough to ...

Here I Go Again, followed by Still Of the Night.

Jesus, is English your first language?

Nah, I really don't think so. It isn't like they were a new band when Razzle was killed. They had several albums, and Two Steps From the Move didn't do a whole lot. It never charted in the U.S. And Hanoi did continue for a while, but Sami quit because he wasn't getting along with Andy McCoy. Yes, b...

I have a few:

Whisky in the Morning
Time Bomb
Broken Glass
Rescue Me

…& Lit Up, I guess.

They were fairly successful, and they made a few solid albums that have their moments.

But, the notion that Josh Todd is anywhere near Steven Tyler (in his prime) is absurd.

Say what you will about them, but their first four albums really have their moments. After that, it really started getting more & more tired, & once Jimmy Ashhurst left, it was pretty much over. Keith Nelson & Xavier Muriel hung on for awhile after that, & jumped ship once the band ...

Say what you will about them, but their first four albums really have their moments. After that, it really started getting more & more tired, & once Jimmy Ashhurst left, it was pretty much over. Keith Nelson & Xavier Muriel hung on for awhile after that, & jumped ship once the band b...