 While the club is often noted for the artists who performed there prior to their commercial breakthroughs it was also distinguished by the local bands and scenes it helped to develop.In 1976, the album "Live at The Rat" was released; it documented not only the music of the time, but the importance of the club in the development of Boston rock and roll.The WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble was held at the Rathskeller for its first three years and was originally referred to as "The Rumble at the Rat."