The Rattlers were an American rock band formed in the New York City in 1979. It was formed by guitarist/vocalist Mickey Leigh, who is the brother of Joey Ramone.AllMusic.com Retrieved January 20, 2014.
The group released two singles on small independent labels and one album on PVC Records. Their 1979 debut single "On the Beach" featured Joey Ramone on vocals.Joey Ramone on The Rattlers 7'-single: On the Beach/ Livin' Alone Retrieved January 20, 2014. The album Rattled! has been widely ignored, although it got good reception.The Rattlers Mark's Record Reviews. Retrieved January 20, 2014. American music journalist Robert Christgau named it as one of his "Top 50 albums of 1985."About Mickey Leigh Mickey Leigh Official Homepage. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
Band members Mickey Leigh – vocals, guitar, keyboards David Baillie – vocals, keyboards David Merrill – bass guitar Dave U. Hall – bass guitar Matty Quick – drums Neil Benezra – drums
Discography
Albums Rattled! (1985, re-released on CD in 1997)
Singles "On the Beach" / "Livin’ Alone" (1979) "What Keeps Your Heart Beatin’?" / "Let's Move" (1983)
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