Warren Demartini is one of the famous Guitarist, who was born on the memorable day of April 10 in the year 1963. Hailing from the vibrant city of Illinois, Warren Demartini is a proud citizen of United States.
Lead guitarist for the glam rock group Ratt who also worked with Dokken. His nickname is Torch.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Warren Demartini continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Warren Demartini
Popular As:
Warren Demartini
First Name:
Warren
Last Name:
Demartini
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 10
Birth Year:
1963
Age:
60-years
Education:
La Jolla High School
Career
He got a guitar from his mother when he was seven, but found it frustratingly hard to play it, so he smashed it.
He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and on the Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Family
His two older brothers had their own band and rehearsed in the basement, which drew the interest of young Warren. He replaced Ratt’s guitarist Jake E. Lee, who went to play with Ozzy Osbourne.
Warren Demartini Timeline
1980
DeMartini began taking classes at a local college, but in the first semester was invited up to Los Angeles to join Mickey Ratt, the band that would eventually become the highly successful 1980s metal band Ratt.
1981
He graduated from high school in 1981.
1982
Lee, who would be hired by Ozzy Osbourne in December 1982.
1994
After Ratt broke up, DeMartini had a short stint with the band Dokken before briefly becoming a touring guitarist for hard rock band Whitesnake in 1994.
1995
In 1995, he released his debut solo song "Surf's Up" as an EP featuring remixes of the title track, followed by his only full-length album to date, Crazy Enough to Sing to You, in 1996.
1996
Ratt reunited in 1996 and released two albums, Collage in July 1997, and a self-titled album in July 1999, which was a critical and commercial failure.
2003
In 2003, DeMartini was hired to replace guitarist Doug Aldrich in the band Dio but after several rehearsals he decided to leave the band due to musical differences with band leader Ronnie James Dio.
2007
Ratt reformed again in 2007 and began a tour in the summer of that year.
2018
In March 2018, it was widely rumored that DeMartini had lost interest with continuing forward with Ratt due to ongoing problems within the band.