The Story Behind Ratt’s First EP (1983) | Rare History & Insights 🎸

In this episode, Robert John Hadfield takes a deep dive into Ratt’s first EP, the self-released record that launched them into rock superstardom. Learn about the band’s early days, the drama behind the EP’s success, and some fascinating stories—including a lawsuit you might not know about! Did you own this EP? Let us know in the comments! 👇

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Why This Ratt Video? 🐀
00:10 - My First Ratt Concert Experience (1984 World Infestation Tour) 🎤
00:40 - The Breakthrough: Ratt’s EP Before ‘Out of the Cellar’ 🎶
01:30 - The Famous Cover Model: Tawny Kitaen’s Connection to Ratt 📸
02:00 - The Original EP Cover: Did You Notice the Change? 🤔
02:45 - Why I Had Low Expectations for This EP... But Was Shocked! 🎧
03:30 - Track Breakdown: The Songs That Defined Ratt’s Early Sound 🎼
05:00 - The Hit Song That Made It Onto ‘Out of the Cellar’ 🔥
07:00 - The Controversy: Ratt’s First Producer & A Bitter Lawsuit ⚖️
09:30 - The Fight Over Ratt’s Success: What Happened in Federal Court? 🏛️
12:00 - Rare 1983 Album Review: What Critics Thought Before Ratt Became Huge 🗞️
14:00 - Ratt’s Connection to Van Halen & The Club Scene 🎸
16:00 - My Experience Seeing Ratt at Denver’s Rainbow Music Hall 🎟️
17:00 - Final Thoughts: Why Ratt’s Songwriting & Production Stood Out 💿
17:45 - Join the Conversation! Were You There? 👀

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