| The Rattlers | |
| Origin: | New York City, United States |
| Genre: | Garage rock, Pop punk |
| Years Active: | 1979–1988 |
| Label: | PVC Records |
| Past Members: | Mickey Leigh David Baillie Dave U. Hall Matty Quick |
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.[1]
The group released two singles on small independent labels and one album on PVC Records.[1] Their 1979 debut single "On the Beach" featured Joey Ramone on vocals.[2] The album Rattled! has been widely ignored, although it got good reception.[3] American music journalist Robert Christgau named it as one of his "Top 50 albums of 1985."[4]