The RockTigers
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
| Products | Rock and roll music, albums |
The RockTigers (, alternatively spelled The Rock Tigers or The Rocktigers) were a South Korean rock and roll group active between 2001 and 2013. Their musical approach incorporated influences from 1940s and 1950s jump blues, boogie-woogie, and rockabilly, setting them apart within the Korean indie music landscape.
Background
The band created the term "kimchibilly" to describe their unique fusion of rockabilly with Korean cultural elements, inspired by the traditional dish kimchi. They regularly organized "Kimchibilly Nights," which helped establish a dedicated audience for this hybrid genre. The term was initially suggested by an international admirer and subsequently became a core aspect of their branding.
Although they remained outside mainstream Korean music, The RockTigers developed a devoted cult fanbase, particularly among foreign residents and visitors, through energetic live shows in Seoul’s vibrant Hongdae club scene.
Studio albums
- Come On Let's Go (2003)
- Oldies But Goodies (2007)
- Taste The Kimchibilly (2008)
- Rock 'N' Roll Licence (2010)
- Rockabilly Coaster (2010) (exclusive to Japan)
- Electric Travel (2011)
- Shut Up And Deal (2013)
Compilations
- 문화사기단 합동음반 제1호/Culture Fraud Company Compilation No. 1 (2002) – featuring "Sex Machine"
- 문화사기단 크리스마스 컴필레이션/Culture Fraud Company Christmas Compilation (2002) – including "Leather Bike Jacket Boy"
Members
Velvet Geena – Vocals Tiger – Guitar Roy – Double bass Eddie Tarantula – Guitar