Rose Tattoo

For more than 50 years, Rose Tattoo have been one of Australia's mostuncompromising and influential rock bands.From the pubs of Sydney to stages across Europe, the UK and two tours asSpecial Guests for ZZ Top and Aerosmith just to name a few, Rose Tattoo'sblistering fusion of blues, boogie and streetwise rock 'n' roll has earned themlegendary status both home and abroad and a place among the mostimportant bands in Australian music history. Their songs have becomeanthems, their attitude legendary, and their influence continues to resonatethrough generations of musicians worldwide.Now, after half a century on the road, Rose Tattoo have announced that2026 will mark the band's final year of touring.Led by the unmistakable voice of Angry Anderson, Rose Tattoo's farewell runwill celebrate a remarkable journey that has cemented the band as one ofAustralia's most enduring rock exports. Their music has inspired countlessartists, while classics including Bad Boy For Love, Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw, NiceBoys and We Can't Be Beaten remain staples of Australian rock culture."Rose Tattoo has always been about our Brothers & Sisters," says AngryAnderson. "The fans have carried us through every decade, every tour andevery challenge. We've been incredibly fortunate to do what we love for solong and now it's time to celebrate that journey together one last time."A special feature of these farewell shows will be the return of guitarist RobRiley, who will join Angry Anderson, Mick Arnold, Steve ‘Kingy’ King and PaulDemarco on stage to celebrate Rose Tattoo's remarkable legacy.Since forming in Sydney in the mid-1970s, Rose Tattoo have built a reputationas one of the toughest and most authentic live bands in the world. Theirinfluence can be heard in artists ranging from Guns N' Roses who covered‘Nice Boys Don’t Play Rock & Roll’ and L.A. Guns through to countless punk,hard rock and metal bands who followed in their footsteps.The final year of touring will provide fans across Australia and beyond theopportunity to celebrate one of the nation's greatest rock bands andfarewell a group whose legacy is woven into the fabric of Australian music.More than a farewell tour, these performances will be a celebration of fivedecades of music, mateship, resilience and the spirit of Australian rock 'n' roll.After fifty years, the songs remain as powerful as ever.And for one final time, Rose Tattoo are ready to turn it up loud.

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with special guests Legs Electric