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Tales Of A RATT traces the history of Bobby Blotzer's personal journey of becoming an 80s rock legend while taking the reader through a conversational blow-by-blow of what it was like to manage fame, fortune, and the realities of an era's end and rebirth. Packed with personal friends who make up nearly all the famous bands of the 80s, this book is the backstage story that all fans of 80s rock have always longed to hear, but have never heard.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blotzer Brothers Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 12, 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd ed.
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0615364012
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0615364018
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.49 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.91 x 10 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,665,533 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 200 ratings

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4 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book entertaining and easy to read, with good stories and informative content about the band's touring experiences. They appreciate the author's honesty, with one customer noting the personal moments shared, and consider it well worth the price. The book receives positive feedback for its style, with one customer highlighting its 80s aesthetic. While customers find the book informative, they note issues with poor spelling and grammar. The authenticity of the book receives mixed reactions from customers.

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45 customers mention "Readability"36 positive9 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and entertaining, with one customer noting it's a must-read for 80s hard rock fans.

"A good read for fans of the 1980s Sunset Strip music. Blotzer comes across a more level headed band member from that era...." Read more

"Great book learned A lot about behind the scenes. I was also reminded of a lot of things I Had forgotten with the 80s" Read more

"Awesome read.even though Bobby Blotzer is going through some challenges in his life with his band mates,this book gets into the life of blotz.love it." Read more

"...Strangely enough I couldn't put it down despite the fact it was a painful read - I think that is because it was written in first person, I could see..." Read more

17 customers mention "Story quality"14 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the stories in the book, with one customer highlighting the candid relationship dramas and another noting the entertaining rodent narrative.

"...The stories are great and gives the reader a great look into the early beginnings and hardships of some of these bands trying to make it big back in..." Read more

"...There are some good stories but Bobby should have paid ME to read, and more importantly, proofread, his copy before it went to print...Bobby, please..." Read more

"...Most of the stories are quite good and Bobby has a remarkable memory. I would have loved to hear more about the various tours...." Read more

"Good book. The publisher cut some corners but Bobby has some good story's (and actually tells them pretty well) S" Read more

13 customers mention "Insight"12 positive1 negative

Customers find the book informative, particularly appreciating Bobby's old-school rockstar perspective and detailed account of his career, with one customer highlighting its insights into parties and competition.

"...He is entertaining, knowledgeable and willing to share the behind the scenes portions of his life...." Read more

"...around a lot, but he gets to the point and most importantly...HE TELLS ALL...." Read more

"I found the Bobby Blotzer book to be very informative (good and bad) about one of my favorite hard rock bands...." Read more

"...n't sure what to expect from the author, but he goes into great detail about his life and his time in Ratt...." Read more

6 customers mention "Honesty"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's honesty, with one review noting how the author shares personal moments and discusses both positive and negative experiences.

"What I love about this biography is that it's really, really honest and he had no editor or filter...." Read more

"...Well Bobby give it all to you right here in this book. He talk about the ups and the downs and the rise and fall of one the best bands to come out..." Read more

"...He gives us revelations about the other band members (I always wondered why Croucier never seemed to take part in any of the reunions), and makes..." Read more

"...The band stories and information he shares are honest and shared with a reader as if you are enjoying a beer with the guy...." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive1 negative

Customers find the book worth its price.

"...& many other projects. Overall, not a bad read, worth the kindle price...." Read more

"...All in all I would rate it a good read and worthwhile for those who liked Ratt and the surrounding 80's bands...." Read more

"...and Poison so I hesitated at first in buying this book, but it was worth buying." Read more

"...Waste of coin. Ratt, if anything, overachieved ( MTV) in the 80's and that is gone...." Read more

4 customers mention "Style"3 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the style of the book, with one noting its 80s aesthetic.

"...The stories are great and gives the reader a great look into the early beginnings and hardships of some of these bands trying to make it big back in..." Read more

"...The writing itself, however lacking, does open the door to an entertaining look at not only Ratt, but the entire universe of 80's metal...." Read more

"Not all glitz and glamour in the Ratt world..." Read more

"This is book is an old school rockstar Lesson, 80s style...." Read more

6 customers mention "Authenticity"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the authenticity of the book, with some finding it factual and honest, while others report it contains 10% outright lies and is poorly researched.

"...At least this story seems real and factual." Read more

"...It is just simply beyond awful because its so poorly researched. He needs an editor and KISS didn’t exist in 1971." Read more

"...This is a true biography...." Read more

"...Plus, there are a TON of factual, grammatical, and spelling errrors...." Read more

11 customers mention "Spelling"3 positive8 negative

Customers criticize the book's poor spelling and grammar.

"...I was bothered by numerous typos and grammatical errors that should have been caught by a professional editor (or proofreader)." Read more

"...Plus, there are a TON of factual, grammatical, and spelling errrors...." Read more

"...Bobby Blotzer has a writing style as if you're sitting across from him listening to all his stories over a beer...." Read more

"As others have pointed out this book contains many errors and repeated content. It is not professionally edited, arranged or written...." Read more

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  • Vik Madrid
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you were there........
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2011
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    If you were ever in an arena in the mid to late 80's with a hairband on stage... You must read this book! A fine piece of literature it is not. Instead it is written in a way that reflects Blotz speaking style, in every way. He spins story after story of the days he felt most immortal. To have lived a life of unbelievable fame and be the object of so much worship, must be a hard one to get over once it all stops. The cast of characters that grace the pages of this entertaining read, are stories and enigmas of their own. Motley crüe, aerosmith, WASP, among many others are mentioned in this time machine back to 1987. Characters such as Don Dokken are interesting in the fact that he is such a trsinwreck, but we never would have guessed. What seemed like such a glamorous and exciting life to all of us teenage wannabe rock stars, was really a tough, litigated, and hard driven life. Blotz makes very obvious references to the money others have made, the levels of fame they achieved and the breakout albums of other bands. Envy?? You decide. If you can remember where you were the first time you heard "round n round" or have jammed to "Lay it Down", this is a well spent $10.
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  • Fernando H. Ramirez
    4.0 out of 5 stars One on One with the Blotz!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2011
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    Having been a big fan of the 80s metal scene (I graduated in '87), I have been on a kick reading rock star bios. I just read Sammy Hagar's book RED, and wanting to read another... I chose Bobby Blotzer's TALES OF A RAT.

    I remembered reading about it a year ago on a website (either melodicrock.com, or classicrockrevisited.com). Needless to say, I was pleased it was available as a purchase on my Kindle.

    The book is best described as a conversation with the Blotz. It's like you're sitting with him in a bar somewhere (for 15 hours), and he's telling you first person a lot of his recollections. And he's got a great mind for remembering stuff, as he mentions in the book. Reading this tome is like experiencing the 80s rock scene as you live vicariously through him.

    This book is not as well-written or well-researched as anything by, let's say.. Jon Krakauer (whose books are phenomenal). But like I said earlier... it's more like a conversation with a likable dude that was there when all of this 80s rock stuff was going on. Someone who was a part of it, and who had the charisma to make literally hundreds (thousands?) of friends with the movers and shakers of the hair metal scene.

    I enjoyed reading the book. He mentioned stuff I always wondered about (Dokken, how they formed... how Don Dokken ended up in Europe back in the early 80s). He talked about the disfunctional family of RATT, and how those guys really struggle to keep the band alive. He gives us revelations about the other band members (I always wondered why Croucier never seemed to take part in any of the reunions), and makes it clear how difficult it is in keeping bands together when you have such differing personalities. He also goes into great detail about his personal relationships with women, and how he keeps literally picking the wrong girls to be a part of his life. Blotz is no saint, but you get a pretty good idea of what his personal character is like. He is actually pretty charismatic, and he doesn't paint himself as being totally not at fault. He seems pretty honest about himself and is fully aware that his strong personality sometimes gets in the way.

    If you enjoy 80s rock, and you want a bit of an insider's view... this is a good book to spend time with. In my whole life I've only had two RATT albums... OUT OF THE CELLAR and INVASION OF YOUR PRIVACY. I may have to pick up some more of the music now that I know more about the band.

    Good job, Blotz. Let's see what the future holds for you, bro!
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  • Brian W
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not great, but okay
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2011
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    Good look into the workings behind RATT. However, Mr Blotzer seems a bit selective in his telling of the tale. Not only does he pretty much lambaste everyone in the band, he tries to present himself as being 'above it all'.
    There's almost no mention of Jizzy Pearl, who helped keep the band touring, and thus allowed Mr. Blotzer to pay his bills and sleep indoors. What little he does say is not complimentary. And IMO, he seems to think of Robbie Crane (from Vince Neils band) as an interloper. He has no problem ripping Juan Croucier a new A**hole every time his name come up later in the book, when in fact all Croucier wanted was 20% of the band he helped create. That's the real reason Juan abstained from the reunion.
    John Corabi isn't even truly discussed here. Guess Mr. Blotzer missed Robbin Crosby, but still, he helped keep the band alive during the 'lean years' after the reunion. JC is by far a better guitar player than Warren, and should have been given some kudos in this book. Instead, Da Blotz, as he is known, choose to make a comment about 'hired guns', and makes it abundantly clear that he & Warren own the RATT name.
    About 'hired guns', Blotzer makes it clear his feelings for Pearcy (Original Vocalist). He insults Pearcy throughout, even commenting on how Pearcy never wrote song, never sang in tune, etc. Well, where was the musical output between Pearcy's departure, and the famous lawsuit? Simple, the songwriting talent is Pearcy, as evidenced by 3 Arcade releases & many other projects.
    Overall, not a bad read, worth the kindle price. But be known this book is 50% truth, 10% out right lies, and 20% each assigned to revisionist history (ala' Nikki Sixx in 'The Dirt') & self ego masturbation.
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  • Julianne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of a Ratt: Things You Are not Supposed To Know
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2010
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    Regardless of what the stereotypical thoughts on a drummer are, they would be incorrect in this assumption of Bobby Blotzer. This book was a great read. It's written as if you are having a conversation with the guy. He is entertaining, knowledgeable and willing to share the behind the scenes portions of his life. The band stories and information he shares are honest and shared with a reader as if you are enjoying a beer with the guy. Told in a respectful manner.
    So many musicians don't give you any financial details in an understandable way. Reading of the business of Ratt was quite insightful. I couldn't put it down and there were even some laugh out loud chapters.
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  • rene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen libro
    Reviewed in Spain on November 3, 2022
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    Me ha gustado mucho. Al leerlo es como estar con el bateria en el bar tomandote una cerveza con él mientras te va contando su vida. Se lee muy bien y todo se entiende a la perfección aun si no eres perfecto en el idioma ingles.
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  • Mauro P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Biografia del batterista Americano Bobby Blotzer, fondatore della band Americana RATT.
    Reviewed in Italy on April 14, 2019
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    Biografia del batterista Americano Bobby Blotzer, fondatore della band Americana RATT.
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  • mattrock
    3.0 out of 5 stars but it's a solid three. couldn't put it down.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2014
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    Not the best writing, or back stage pass kiss and tell, but an entertaining read. A quite personal insight into the author's life and relationships within his family and band. Sharing RATT stories and observations of the individual member dynamics as the years continue apart. If I could give this book a 3&1/2 stars I would! It's a good, entertaining read.
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  • Nic Howard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2017
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    Great read! A must for every ratt fan
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