The Rats were a punk rock band, originally formed by Joss (guitars), Patrick (vocals/guitar), Jean-Michel (drums) and Laurent (bass) in Seine-Et-Marne. This Parisian group was in the 80s one of the leading French punk bands. Rats were formed in 1983 at Montereau (Seine-Et-Marne), near Paris. Their punk rock sound marked the French 80's/90's scene. Originally started as quartet, the group will expand to five in 1987 after releasing their debut album Tequila: Lawrence "Rolo" joined the Rats as a second guitarist, while Lawrence (another bassist) left the band and leaves his bass to Mohamed "Momo". Patrice singer (also guitarist), will .