| The RockTigers | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Native Name: | 락타이거즈 |
| Native Name Lang: | ko |
| Origin: | Seoul, Korea |
| Instruments: | Vocals Guitars Double bass |
| Genre: | Rock 'n' roll Rockabilly Kimchibilly |
| Years Active: | 2001–2013 |
| Label: | Tiger Records |
| Past Members: | Velvet Geena Tiger Roy Eddie Tarantula |
The RockTigers (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.
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]
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]
Velvet Geena - Vocals
Tiger - Guitar
Roy - Double bass
Eddie Tarantula - Guitar