The Tigers was a four-piece rock band from

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. The band was formed in 1980, and secured performance slots including the

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while touring the North Island of New Zealand between 1980 and 1981. The single ''Heart Don't Stop'' was memorable for the provocative image of a naked breast full size on a gloss cover. Their next single, ''Red Dress'' received live performances around New Zealand.

Band members

* Barry Saunders (vocals/guitar) * Wayne Mason (keyboards/vocals) * Nick Theobald (bass Guitar/vocals) * Mike Knapp (drums/vocals) * Steve LunnSteve Lunn went on to found Ward 13 (guitar/saxophone)

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Discography

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