Bank OZK Concert Series
Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, Quiet Riot, & Vixen
October 11, 7:00 PM @ Barton Coliseum
Stephen Pearcy of Ratt
Forming RATT in 1982, Stephen Pearcy led the band to massive success with multi-platinum albums like “Out of the Cellar” (1984). Known for hits like “Round and Round,” RATT sold over 20 million records worldwide and played countless shows. Pearcy also explored solo projects, including his debut album “Social Intercourse” (2002), and acting, with a notable role in the cult film “Camp Utopia”.
Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot, a pioneering heavy metal band, has sold over 15 million records worldwide. Their 1983 album “Metal Health” was the first heavy metal album to reach number one on the Billboard Top 200 chart and has sold over 10 million copies globally. The band has more than 2.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over one million social media followers.
Key hits include “Cum On Feel the Noize,” “Bang Your Head (Metal Health),” and “Mama Weer All Crazee Now.” A critically acclaimed documentary about the band, “Well Now You’re Here, There’s No Way Back,” was highly recommended by Rolling Stone and aired on Showtime for two years.
Vixen
Vixen, the iconic all-female hard rock band from the 80s, sold over a million albums, had six #1 videos on MTV, and four Billboard Top 100 hits. Formed in St. Paul, MN by guitarist Jan Kuehnemund, the band gained fame with their self-titled debut album in 1988, featuring hits like “Edge of a Broken Heart.” They toured extensively, opening for major acts like Ozzy Osbourne and Scorpions, and solidified their place in rock history with their second album, Rev It Up, in 1990.
In 2019, Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale joined as the lead vocalist, and in 2022, Brazilian rocker Julia Lage replaced Share Ross. Vixen continues to captivate audiences with their high-energy performances, ensuring their legacy endures.