RATT LAWSUIT NEWS “Suing you’s a dirty job, but I’m the man to do it” says Bobby Blotzer

November 8, 2015 • Posted under: News by

Tags: Bobby Blotzer, Juan Croucier, LA Guns, Ratt, Stephen Pearcy, Warrant, Warrent DeMartini

RATT LAWSUIT NEWS
“Suing you’s a dirty job, but I’m the man to do it” says Bobby Blotzer

Los Angeles — In the on going saga that is the battle over RATT there is an update from the Bobby Blotzer camp. Last week on November 5th a press release was posted on the official RATT Facebook.

The press release gives us all a play-by-play and is highlighted by a few quotes from drummer Bobby Blotzer.

“The choke hold misappropriation of power has ended finally” stated Blotzer.

It seems that Blotzer has won a 2nd court battle over DeMartini who filed a temporary restraining order against his partner (Bobby Blotzer) in WBS Inc. a month ago. Blotzer won the initial ruling in court, and now this marks his second win against DeMartini.

According to the posting it claims Blotzer will be allowed to tour as RATT for now with “no further hinderance from DeMartini”.

Blotzer also is quoted as saying, “Suing you’s a dirty job, but I’m the man to do it” in regards to a secondary legal battle against the band’s bassist Juan Croucier.

The press release states the following: “Next in line in the house cleaning is former RATT bassist Juan Croucier whom is being sued by WBS for 2 counts of trademark infringement.”

Blotzer’s RATT line-up hit the stage a day after the most recent ruling as the band headlined a 3 band billing with fellow 80’s bands Warrant and L.A. Guns. The trio of hairbands played to several thousand fans in Tampa Florida.

Below are some live RATT clips from the event.

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Blotz: you may be legally entitled to the name and / or brand but it’s still not ratt. It’s a cash grab on yr part. And the “…suing you’s a dirty job…” remark: super unclassy placing you in a highly negative light w/ fans. How juvenile / unpro on yr part. Take heed Blotz: there’s nothing stopping Pearcy, Croucier, Cavazzo and Demartini from forming their own gig. Karma’s a bitch pal…..

“none of the other members want to continue as a unit” = the band no longer exists. I know everyone needs to make a buck, but dude, Bobby, start a new band with a new name. This is cheaper than a hotdog with no mustard.

Heres a thought…why not put all that energy, the band spends shitting on each other, into putting together an album…

Horrible. Well people, watch out! “Ratt” just might be playing in a local pub or a kids birthday party near you

Theres exceptions but without the OG singer youre not that band

I have no issue with Blotz contining with Ratt music, I have an issue, as many others, to calling it RATT, which it is NOT. Its a tribute band with 1 original member, and the least important one at that.

So…y’all think Blotzer continuing as RATT is “blasphemous”, but none of the other members want to continue as a unit. I support Blotz! As long as noone else can get along, Blotz continues. And as far as calling it a cover band, bow many bands out there still have ALL MEMBERS???? Getvreal and just go out and support live music!!! Jeez!!!

Stephen is done Robin is dead Juan takes care of Juan .Warren has a huge trust fund. .Bobby has always wanted to be the Boss ..Sin City Sinners Rock half of them Morphed into the New Ratt and will definitely be able to carry on the legacy of Ratt anyone who knows these guys can respect what they do ..

The end of RATT

Maybe the other guys could tour as RODENTT?

Drive Me Crazy…..

Just because Blotzer won, doesn’t mean he’s right in what he’s doing. This is pretty pathetic really. I don’t think there will ever be a recognisable RATT again. His psycho activities have finally killed that band. I hope DeMartini, Pearcy and Croucier can get something else together.

Really sad how it’s written as a press release quoting Blotzer, when it’s so obviously written by him.

Bobby and his RATT cover band should go on tour with Axl and his GNR cover band.

This fuckin clown never wrote any of there songs! Percy starts and names the band and weak link of the group owns the name! WTF! I would rather see Juans version.

#rattlivesmatter. Boycott Blotzer.

Blotzer should be ashamed and embarrassed putting this shit out there. Sad really. More like pathetic.

Why couldn’t he just come up with a new name and just play ratt tunes as well write new material with the new line up. Instead of trashing the ratt image.

Sad in so many ways… I imagine Blotzer’s next move will be a pre-emptory lawsuit against Jake E. Lee…

Who knew that a RATT cover band (which, as far as Im concerned, is exactly what this is) could legally call themselves RATT.?? Blastphemous if you ask me.