The Rhythm Rats formed in the early eighties playing a mixture of ska / reggae / rhythm and blues, This band went on to join the Flying Fruit Fly Circus (world famous children's circus), touring most major Australian cities and a tour of Canada. They also performed on several Television shows including The Midday show with David Frost and Good morning Australia They went on to record a self produced album in '83 at REMAC records, winning that years best production award and receiving "Double J" airplay
The RhythmRats were also involved in several Theatre productions (during this period) by the critically acclaimed "Murray River Performing Group" working with well known national actors/comedians e.g.- Sally Upton, Denise Scott, John Walker.
The band then went on the road as featured artists and backing band with The Ray Kernaghan country road show, featuring his son the now famous Lee after several tours and appearances at the Tamworth country festival the "Rats" went back to their roots with a highly successful hard rock show performing at B&S balls, festivals, competing with top national bands on the pub rock circuit the last lineup toured N.S.W / Victoria and a highly successful four week tour of Tasmania.