Bobby Blotzer
Drummer for Ratt
Born
October 22nd, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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American drummer gained prominence as a member of the rock band Ratt, which was active during the 1980s. The band achieved significant commercial success with hit albums such as 'Out of the Cellar' and 'Invasion of Your Privacy'. Their music, characterized by a glam metal style, dominated the airwaves during the era and contributed to the heavy metal movement. Blotzer's drumming was a defining element of the band's sound, noted for its energetic rhythms and technical proficiency. The band continues to be recognized as an influential force in the rock genre.
Played drums on Ratt's hit albums 'Out of the Cellar' and 'Invasion of Your Privacy'
Contributed to Ratt's rise in the 1980s heavy metal scene
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