On a journey that could happen only in america, pearcy met everyone from michael jackson to drew barrymore at age twelve, at a new york nightclub, at 2 a. Stephen pearcy talks sex, drugs, ratt and roll book. Stephen pearcy is the author of sex, drugs, ratt roll 3. A memoir by stephen pearcy welcome to heavy metal rock n roll, circa 1980, when all you needed was the right look, burning ambition, and a chance. Nov 05, 2018 if preserving the legacy of one of the 1980s biggest rock acts is not enough, stephen pearcy will go a step further once again, on november 9, 2018, when he releases his new solo effort, view to a thrill, on frontiers music srl. It is unclear at this time as to why he was arrested. Stephen pearcy of ratt signs his new book sex, drugs and ratt and roll at bookends bookstore on may 7, 20 in ridgewood, new jersey. Besides ratt, he has also fronted several shortlived bands, including arcade, vicious delite, and vertex. Since that time stephen has released a number of solo albums with the newest one titled smash slated for release in late january. Stephen pearcy was born in san diego, california in july 1957.
Not enough can be said about pearcys wild journey in the glitzy world of rock. Vocalist stephen pearcy of ratt was arrested on stage during their performance in michigan on friday, july 7. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Stephen pearcy has a very distinctive voice which i also happen to like. Their rousing anthem round and round is one of the best selling metal songs of all time. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Including, his early life in san diego his high school was the inspiration for fast times at ridgemont high. Various sources say that it was all just a misunderstanding. His infamous partnerincrime, ratt guitarist robbin crosby, a blond viking with an unsurpassed appetite for drugs and women, cuts a towering and tragic figure throughout. Get stephen pearcy setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other stephen pearcy fans for free on. My life in rock a memoir by stephen pearcy welcome to heavy metal rock n roll, circa 1980. Stephen pearcy, founder, lead singer and songwriter of the popular rock band ratt, led his band to critical praise and multiplatinum success.
Thanks, yeah new ratt record hopefully it wont take 10 years. Its exactly what youd want from one of the kings of the 80s hair metal scene. Find stephen pearcy discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Save stephen pearcy book to get email alerts and updates on your. Stephen pearcy sex, drugs and ratt n roll, my life in rock book signed. May 24, 2019 ratt singer stephen pearcy has told sleaze roxx in a new interview that the band is planning to release new music in 2020. My life in rock, about his experiences with ratt and doesnt spare any of the naughty details along the way. Stephen is best known as the original lead singer of ratt. Ratt founder frontman stephen pearcy has always boosted about his obsession with fast cars, drag racing and the top fuel cars since the mid 80s and started friendships with many teams co sponsoring some of the biggest baddest cars on the nhra circuit. On his personal life, pearcy has been separated for 9 years divorcing first wife. Pearcy, who once held a platinum card for debauchery,tells tales from his new book. Jan, 2017 stephen pearcy is the founder of the heavy metal band ratt a band whose songs round and round and lay it down dominated the airwaves throughout the mid 1980s. Front row tickets will not be any concern, we always have great seats. Jimmy kay from canadas the metal voice recently spoke to vocalist and founding member of.
Ratt singer stephen pearcy has told sleaze roxx in a new interview that the band is planning to release new music in 2020. Stephen pearcy to work on new book to set record straight on. Ratt stephen pearcy in pre production for his sixth solo record 2020. Go to the articles website to click on the video interview. Ratts stephen pearcy arrested on stage sofakingcool. Pearcy offers a stunningly honest selfportrait of a man running on the fumes of ambition and loneliness as the party crashed. To see him on stage still doing his thing better than many of his peers is a definite dream come true for ratt fans, stephen pearcys solo band is every bit as satisfying as stephen pearcy fronting ratt.
Ratt frontman stephen pearcy was recently interviewed by jimmy kay for canadas the metal voice after the recent announcement that the. Ratts frontman stephen pearcy is preparing to return to the stage on wednesday, july 21 to resume the bands world tour, six weeks after undergoing hernia surgery. Ratts stephen pearcy had a threeaday groupie quota fox news. His rock n roll confessional, by turns incredible, hilarious, and lyrical, is a story of survivaland a search for the things that matter most. Stephen pearcy also posted the following on his facebook page. Stephen pearcy tour dates has recently been reported. Ratt stephen pearcy interviewtalks new ratt studio album. Stephen pearcy to work on new book to set record straight on who. As founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the metal band ratt, stephen pearcy led his creation to multiplatinum success year after year and captured critical acclaim for his performances. New listing stephen king box set 2 paperback book collection the shining cujo christine new. Pearcy spoke about ratts tour plans, ratts upcoming studio album and some details on the next book he.
We have teached out to stephen who has yet to reply. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from stephen pearcy at the discogs marketplace. Ratt frontman stephen pearcy was recently interviewed by jimmy kay for canadas the metal voice after the recent announcement that the singer will be inducted into the 2020 metal hall fame, which will take place at the marriott delta garden grove in anaheim, california, usa on january 15. Stephen pearcy says ratt will release new music in 2020. Ratt was forced to cancel the european leg of its world infestation tour with german band scorpions while the rocker underwent the operation in june. Ratts stephen pearcy had a threeaday groupie quota. Currently living with his new girlfriend kristi adair for the last 2 years. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle. Nov 07, 2019 you can read other excerpts of the interview with stephen pearcy at the metal voices website or listen to the interview below.
Original members stephen pearcy and bassistsinger juan croucier begin writing new ratt music for the tour 2019. Well, the show was such a far cry from what i remember as a teen growing up in the 80s. Pearcy is sharing some of the songs hes demoing for fans to listen to. Then hand that off to your security guy to stick in his rolodex, so that you have it for next time you come through jacksonville or corpus christi. Stephen pearcy on new memoir i had to let people know how important robbin crosby was, not just as a friend, but in creating ratt may 5, 20, 6 years ago. Seemed to be about the right time to let people know something real and honest.
Ratts stephen pearcy arrested on stage vocalist stephen pearcy of ratt was arrested on stage during their performance in michigan on friday, july 7. Tickets for the approaching stephen pearcy concert are in stock. Best known as the original vocalist and founding member of the platinum rock band ratt, stephen pearcy has been working hard to complete his highly anticipated fourth solo album, while at the same time keeping busy performing shows across the u. He has released several solo albums, and also rerecorded the best of ratt and mickey ratt under the name rat attack. Most of these songs will never see the light of day, so its cool to share a few of them, see what people think. In the mid1980s one of the biggest bands around was ratt, led by singer stephen pearcy. We will be sharing photos, videos and all the latest news. Ratt stephen pearcy interviewtalks new ratt studio album, new. Stephen pearcy sex, drugs and ratt n roll, my life in rock book.
Friend and i drove from austin 210 kapones san antonio. We are concentrating on a couple of new ratt songs for next year and a vi. Ratt is also in pre production for new music slated for 2021. Stephen eric pearcy born july 3, 1956 is an american musician. Stephen pearcy talks about his new solo album smash.
See if your friends have read any of stephen pearcys books. Stephen pearcy on new memoir i had to let people know how. Concert schedules for all stephen pearcy concerts are updated up to the minute. He has also created the bands firedome, crystal pystal, mickey ratt and ratt arcade, vicious delite, vertex.
He continues to write, record and produce new music. Stephen pearcy author of sex, drugs, ratt roll goodreads. Ratt vocalist stephen pearcy says he wasnt really into rush. He is best known as the founder, singer, songwriter and sole original member of the heavy metal band ratt. Cranking out metal just as metal got hot, ratt was the perfect band at the perfect time, and their hit single round and round became a topselling anthem. Unfollow stephen pearcy book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Past is past, time to share and shed light on some band history and the who, where and why.
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