I want to say yes they made the 80s fun.
The music was happier have fun music, when the 90s came everything turned to death. I think Motley Crue will get inducted first though

Posted by Steve on Thursday, 12/22/2016 @ 01:43am

RATT deserves more momentum for RRHOF in the next 5 years. Out Of The Cellar was an exemplary album. I remember singing Round and Round when I was around 8 or 9. That song and video was everywhere. They have things going for them RATT. RATT was one of the leaders in 80's LA glam rock metal scene and the success of Round & Round song and Out Of The Cellar album probably helped some LA groups get signed.
RATT had a string of Platinum albums and many consider DeMartini as a guitar virtuoso. I liked that RATT stayed away from those ballads. Maybe,this was a conscious decision or Pearcy's raspy voice prevented that type of style.
RATT might not be PROG but they had a strong collection of songs:Round And Round, Way Cool Jr, You're In Love, Dance, etc. I'm curious of the FRL regulars and newer writers. What do you think of RATT's chances for RRHOF? KING

Posted by KING on Friday, 03/10/2017 @ 20:30pm

Heck yeah they should and no they weren't a one hit wonder and they didn't suck they deserve it hoping 2019 maybe

Posted by James on Monday, 10/30/2017 @ 00:37am

At this point, I think a Ratt tribute band playing in a Dubuque bowling alley is more likely to be considered for the Rock Hall than the genuine article.

Posted by AlexVoltaire on Monday, 10/30/2017 @ 02:42am

Maybe they can be jointly inducted with Bret, Bobby, C.C., and Rikki. They can call the induction "Ratt Poison."

Posted by Philip on Tuesday, 10/31/2017 @ 00:46am

They’re more likely to be on the singles category rather than an actual induction. With Bon Jovi now in, Def Leppard and Motley Crue will be next in a few years from now; they’ll be the only ones to represent “hair metal.”

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 08/3/2018 @ 00:16am

So many asshats posting opinions here and its mind boggling. Ratt didn't bring anything new or innovative to the game? Bullshite. No one was carving out the melodic metal vein before Ratt came along. Lots were doing it after them. They got tons of airplay not only on rock stations, but on other stations in the day, including pop radio. They were never number one...but they filled arenas as headliners for MANY bands of the 80's and influenced a broad spectrum of musicians. Every member of this band kicked ass at what he did and they were always in the pocket when playing live. They were an awesome band that deserves a place in the hall of fame.

Posted by Perrius on Friday, 05/10/2019 @ 03:01am

Actress, Whitesnake Video Vixen, Tawny Kitaen Dead at 59
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNRZbh6r5n8

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 05/12/2021 @ 15:20pm

Horrible bubble gum garbage

Posted by Paul Jasper on Monday, 02/6/2023 @ 12:03pm

It's such bullsh*t that they were not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame years ago!!!

Come American pull your heads out of your asses and induct them.

Cause not only were a leading band in the 80's but WTF if Motley Crue thinks highly of them, well that's a no brainer!!!

Nikki, make this shit happen!

And thank you for ALL the incredible memories Ratt made for me and SEVERAL other help create in my/our wild youth days!!

The 80's ROCKED!!!

Doug Capps

Posted by Doug on Saturday, 02/18/2023 @ 20:45pm