The RockTigers

The RockTigers
락타이거즈
The RockTigers in 2010
The RockTigers in 2010
Background information
OriginSeoul, Korea
GenresRock 'n' roll
Rockabilly
Kimchibilly
InstrumentsVocals
Guitars
Double bass
Years active2001–2013
LabelsTiger Records
Past membersVelvet Geena
Tiger
Roy
Eddie Tarantula
WebsiteThe RockTigers

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.

Background

They 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]

The RockTigers performing at OBS station in 2011

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

Studio albums

  • 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

  • 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

Velvet Geena - Vocals
Tiger - Guitar
Roy - Double bass
Eddie Tarantula - Guitar

References

  1. ^ "Shut Up and Deal: The Evolution of Korea's Only Rockabilly Band". Busan Haps. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Glionna, John (13 May 2010). "For RockTigers, it's rockabilly and a lot of Seoul". LA Times. Retrieved 6 October 2014.