The RockTigers (, also written as The Rock Tigers, The Rocktigers) were a
South Korea
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rock and roll
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band from 2001 to 2013. The RockTigers had a style that was rooted in the 1940s and 1950s
jump blues,
boogie-woogie
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, and
rockabilly
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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
''Kimchi'' (; ko, 김치, gimchi, ), is a traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish. A wide selection of seasonings are used, including '' gochugaru'' (Korean chili powder), ...
, and for years held monthly "Kimchibilly Nights." The term was coined by a foreign fan of the band.
![Rt2011](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Rt2011.JPG)
Although not part of the Korean mainstream, The RockTigers have developed a
cult following, especially among the
expat
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community and tourists, with their energetic live shows around the
Hongdae club scene.
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
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Tiger -
Guitar
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Roy -
Double bass
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Eddie Tarantula -
Guitar
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References
External links
Official band website
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Musical groups established in 2001
Musical groups disestablished in 2013
South Korean indie rock groups
South Korean rock music groups
Rockabilly music groups