Rose Tattoo
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Australia
- Born: Sydney, Australia
- Active: 1976–2026
Biography
Sydney hard rock band Rose Tattoo formed in 1976 around slide guitarist Peter Wells and singer Angry Anderson, who remained its sole constant member until his death in 2026. Produced by *Harry Vanda* and *George Young* for #Albert Productions#, the albums 'Rose Tattoo', 'Assault & Battery' and 'Scarred for Life' defined their street level blues rock and influenced *AC/DC* admirers and later *Guns N' Roses*. Reunions from 1998 produced 'Pain', 'Blood Brothers' and 'Outlaws', and the band entered the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006.
Genres
Rose Tattoo Discography
- Rose Tattoo (1978) - Album - rated 3.52/5
- Assault & Battery (1981) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- Scarred for Life (1982) - Album - rated 3.36/5
- 25 to Life (2000) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Pain (2002) - Album - rated 3.5/5
Members
- Angry Anderson - lead vocals (1976–1987, 1992–1993, 1998–2026)
- Peter Wells - slide guitar, bass guitar, vocals (1976–1983, 1992–1993, 1998–2006)
- Mick Cocks - guitar, backing vocals (1976–1982, 1992–1993, 1998–2000, 2005–2009)
- Dallas "Digger" Royall - drums (1976–1983)
- Geordie Leach - bass guitar, backing vocals (1977–1979, 1980–1984, 1992–1993, 1999, 2007–2013)
- Robin Riley - guitar, slide guitar (1982–1983, 2000–2006, 2009–2011)
- Scott Johnston - drums, backing vocals (1983–1987)
- Paul DeMarco - drums (1992–1993, 1998–2014, 2021–present)
- Steve King - bass guitar, backing vocals (2000–2007, 2024–present)
- Dai Pritchard - slide guitar (2004, 2007–2021)