The RockTigers (Korean: 락타이거즈, also written as The Rock Tigers, The Rocktigers) were a South Korean rock and roll band from 2001 to 2013. The RockTigers had a style that was rooted in the 1940s and 1950s jump blues, boogie-woogie, and rockabilly that sets them apart from other Korean indie bands.
The RockTigers 락타이거즈 | |
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 The RockTigers in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, Korea |
| Genres | Rock 'n' roll Rockabilly Kimchibilly |
| Instruments | Vocals Guitars Double bass |
| Years active | 2001–2013 |
| Labels | Tiger Records |
| Past members | Velvet Geena Tiger Roy Eddie Tarantula |
| Website | The RockTigers |
Background
editThey branded their style of music as "kimchibilly" to represent their Korean take on the style, referring to Korea's representative food kimchi, and for years held monthly "Kimchibilly Nights."[1][2] The term was coined by a foreign fan of the band.[3][4]
Although not part of the Korean mainstream, The RockTigers have developed a cult following, especially among the expat community and tourists, with their energetic live shows around the Hongdae club scene.[5]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Come On Let's Go (2003)
- Oldies But Goodies (2007)
- Taste The Kimchibilly (2008)
- Rock 'N' Roll Licence (2010)
- Rockabilly Coaster (2010) (Japan only)
- Electric Travel (2011)
- Shut Up And Deal (2013)
Compilations
edit- 문화사기단 합동음반 제1호/Culture Fraud Company Compilation No. 1 (2002) "Sex Machine"
- 문화사기단 크리스마스 컴필레이션/Culture Fraud Company Christmas Compilation (2002) "Leather Bike Jacket Boy"
Members
editVelvet Geena - Vocals
Tiger - Guitar
Roy - Double bass
Eddie Tarantula - Guitar
References
edit- ^ "Shut Up and Deal: The Evolution of Korea's Only Rockabilly Band". Busan Haps. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Steele, Jessica (24 May 2013). "Kimchibilly: Korea's New Twist on the Oldies". Korea.net. Korea Culture and Information Service. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Mayer, Frederick J (11 August 2011). "Jeonju Rock Scene: The Rise of Kimchibilly". Groove. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Despres, Shawn (12 November 2010). "Indie breakout, 'kimchibilly' rockers bring Seoul to Japan". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Glionna, John (13 May 2010). "For RockTigers, it's rockabilly and a lot of Seoul". LA Times. Retrieved 6 October 2014.