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STEPHEN PEARCY Would Rather Play Solo Shows Than Perform With ‘The Cover Band’ RATT

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RATT singer Stephen Pearcy regrets performing under the the band’s name with only other classic lineup member Juan Croucier

During an appearance on Monday’s (August 29) episode of SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk“, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy discussed his decision to focus on his solo career instead of performing under the name RATT with him and classic lineup bassist Juan Croucier.

“I’d rather [play with my solo band] than the brand, the cover band, so to speak,” he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “[I am] not [trying to be] disrespectful, but look, no Warren [DeMartini, RATT guitarist]; he chooses to kick back, and that’s all great. And Bob [RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer] — everybody’s pretty much laid back except for me. So I’m just taking care of business.”

When asked what the relationship is like between him and the other members of RATT‘s classic lineup, Stephen said: “It’s all business, pretty much. There’s no business in the RATT, unfortunately, camp, and that’s unfortunate. But that’s why I do my thing. I talk to Bob every now and then. That’s about it. Warren, I guess, chooses to just be laid back, from what I gather. And that’s all cool.”

Pearcy did say that “it would be great if we all pulled together” and reunited all the surviving members of RATT‘s classic lineup, but added that “it’s not gonna happen. You’re dealing with a lot of ego,” he said. “Who knows? I don’t know. I don’t give a shit, actually. This is where it starts and this is where it’s gonna end, and that’s with me. And I’m out there just doing what I do.”

When asked if he has totally given up on the idea of a RATT reunion of the band’s classic lineup, Stephen said: “Look, I’d rather be out there [with my solo band] than having the [RATT] band out there with just me and the bass player in RATT. That’s not what RATT was. RATT was [Robbin] Crosby [guitar], Pearcy, DeMartini, Bobby and Juan. And so be it. And I’d rather give a bit of integrity to the band, ’cause it was a great rock band, and just continue doing what I do. You can’t beat a dead horse or try to bullshit people.”

He continued: “Look, like I said, no disrespect — we’ve had a lot of great players come and go. That’s where the problem is — we’ve had people coming and going, and coming and going. RATT is not all these different people. RATT was these five guys. And no disrespect. People wanna lay back, great. I don’t. And that’s where it is.”

Stephen was then asked if he regrets having performed shows under the RATT name with just him and Juan Croucierto which he responded: “Yeah, actually. Yeah. Because it’s not the same. I don’t like to bullshit. Look, you wanna hear the songs? I wrote ’em. Come see me play ’em. I sang ’em. Maybe somebody else helped rearrange ’em or added some lyrics. I don’t know. It’s all the same.”