Ratt is an American
heavy metal band that had significant commercial success in the 1980s, with their albums having been certified as gold, platinum, and multi-platinum by the
RIAA. The group is perhaps best known for hit singles such as "
Round and Round" and "
Lay It Down", tracks that ranked on
Billboard's top 40 at No. 12 and No. 40, respectively, as well as other songs such as "
Wanted Man", "
You're in Love" and "
Dance". Along with groups such as friendly rivals
Mötley Crüe, Ratt has been recognized as instrumental in the formation of the early 1980s
Los Angeles glam metal scene, also known as "hair metal" or "pop metal".