Kim Hooker - Lead vocals, guitars
Jay Pepper - Lead guitars, backing vocals
Pepsi Tate - Bass, backing vocals
Matt Blakout - Drums, backing vocals.
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1990 and "glam rock" for the then generation had hit it's peak. A young bunch of liquored up melodic rockers staggered their way out of the Welsh countryside with their hair teased to the Heavens and their mothers and sisters wondering where their makeup cases had disappeared to.
Having made a splash in 1987 with their debut album, 'Young And Crazy', on the independent Music For Nations label, Tigertailz were ready to move their careers to the next level. Having let go their previous singer, the band enlisted the talents of longtime friend, Kim Hooker, in order to assist them with this task. Hitting the studio immediately the band released their debut single with Hooker, the rewritten and incredibly infectious "Living Without You" to huge public praise and shot straight into the Top 20 of the UK's independent chart. With the single's accompanying video hitting MTV Europe the band was well on it's way.
The Spring of 1990 saw the unleashing of a monster known as 'Bezerk', an album that would firmly plant the name Tigertailz in the minds, households and nightmares of rock fans, not only across the United Kingdom and Europe but worldwide, as well. First week sales outselling Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning' and landing at number 26 in the U.K. Album charts. In "Love Bomb Baby", the quartet had their first bonafied hit single and a song that they could use as their calling card. Hook laden and bordering on "bubblegum rock", the song was poppier than the typical Tigertailz warcry, "Our image tied us in with bands like Poison and the like", relates guitarist, Jay Pepper. "Musically, though, we were much heavier than those guys and fell more in line with Motley Crue, KISS and even Van Halen." Hitting the UK charts twice more with "Noise Level Critical" and "Heaven" the over the top antics of the band took them on the road with Tyketto, Lizzy Borden, Bow Wow, Mama's Boys, UFO and others helping 'Bezerk' sail past the quarter million sales mark worldwide.
With the Japanese popularity of the band at a fever pitch, in 1991 Tigertailz decided to give their fans in the Land Of The Rising Sun a special "gift" in the form of an album released through Sony Music called 'Banzai'. A collection of singles, b-sides ,cover songs and new material, 'Banzai' quickly sold out of it's initial pressing but was never remanufactured and as such the original album is now a highly sought after collector's item.
A revitalized interest in Tigertailz compelled the powers that be at Sanctuary Music to re-issue both 'Bezerk' and 'Banzai' worldwide along with special bonus tracks included on each release. The core members of the band, Kim Hooker, Jay Pepper and Pepsi Tate have reunited, along with drummer, Matthew Blakout and released the latest Bezerk 2.0 album." BEZERK 2.0 was released through Demolition records throughout the U.K. and Europe and also by ZERO music group thoughout the U.S. THe American edition featured an interview with the band. Through the summer of 2006 Tigertailz played major festivals throughout Europe, appearing on the same bill as Def Leppard, Deep Purple, Journey, Twisted Sister, Alice Cooper, Wasp, and many many other top rock outfits. heading into 2007 Tigertailz returned to Sanctuary for the release of the new album 'Thrill Pistol' had a September release and also a return to the Italy for the 'Godz of metal' festival appearing on the same bill as Motley Crue, Velvet Revolver, Thin Lizzy, Scorpions and White Lion in June which became the last show Pepsi Tate was to perform with the band in front of 40,000 screaming Italians, a fitting last gig for our brother lost to Cancer of the pancreas . Tigertailz embarked in their first U.K. Tour for twelve years, Nine dates around the U.K. With the legendary Y&T in support of the new album Thrill Pistol available through Sanctuary Music worldwide end of August. Tigertailz moved into 2008 with big ambitions, invited to Play Kobetasonik festival in Spain which turned out to be the biggest audience to date. Sharing the statge with Kiss, Judas Priest, Dio and MSG. A triumpahnt return and in July performaing in Padova Italy with Europe and Whitesnake to a massive appreciative, Italian audience. Having recently shot a new video for a very special release in honour of Pepsi Tate, many more great things instore for TIGERTAILZ with Pepsi always in our hearts..........Prepare to be re - bombed!!!
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CONTACT TIGERTAILZ -
Tigertailz.co.uk
PO Box 49
Pontypridd
CF37 9WZ
UK
admin@tigertailz.co.uk
Pepsi Tribute Tour Programme - Buy it now and do your bit!
Available here for the first time is our tribute to our friend and Bass player Pepsi Tate.
This programme was sold during the recent UK tour to raise money for the Marie Curie cancer hospice who cared for Pepsi so well in his final few months.
The programme is a 12 page booklet which includes pictures of Pepsi and his artwork, personal tributes written by top Rock press journalists and a story of Pepsi's life and achievements.
By buying this tribute programme you are contributing to the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity as all profits go to the Penarth hospice in Cardiff where Pepsi spent his final days. BUY IT NOW.... £5 + shipping
Limited Number of New 'Wazbone' Shirts Available
£12 + shipping
Click on the shirt for larger view..
These new Tailz Wazbones shirts sold like hot cakes on the recent tour. The shirt was designed by Matt Rhead and based on the Clockwork Orange theme and look very cool. We only have a few left so get in there and buy one now.
Limited Number of New 'Thrill Pistol' Shirts Available
£12 + shipping
Click on the shirt for larger view..
The new Tailz PISTOL shirt - Killer..!! Only a few of these left so get in there and BUY ONE NOW.....
BEZERK 2.0 CD - Only £3 to clear
£3 + shipping
Click on the cover for larger view..
Tailz BEZERK 2.0 album released last year to mark their full return to the Rock scene. Includes great songs like 'I Believe', 'Falling Down' and 'Dirty Needles'. Sold at bumper bargain price to clear.
* PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER:-
There are only limited stock of the above shirts available so shirts are sold on a first come, first serve basis. If the shirt you order is out of stock an alternative will be offered, or a full refund. Thanks for looking.. TT ORDERS
YOU CAN ORDER DIRECT FROM OUR BLOG PAGE!!!!
alright lads hows stuff going ?????? missing ya loads lately hope your all good, mikey how's that little one doin ??? have a great weekend hugz debz xxxx
Ahh work is over.. Now its relaxing, riding and rockin..What more can I ask for? I know steak, eggs and chips.. yummy... Have a great weekend, I know I am....Take care Your Ozzy Friend..Jacki...
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1990 and "glam rock" for the then generation had hit it's peak. A young bunch of liquored up melodic rockers staggered their way out of the Welsh countryside with their hair teased to the Heavens and their mothers and sisters wondering where their makeup cases had disappeared to.
Having made a splash in 1987 with their debut album, 'Young And Crazy', on the independent Music For Nations label, Tigertailz were ready to move their careers to the next level. Having let go their previous singer, the band enlisted the talents of longtime friend, Kim Hooker, in order to assist them with this task. Hitting the studio immediately the band released their debut single with Hooker, the rewritten and incredibly infectious "Living Without You" to huge public praise and shot straight into the Top 20 of the UK's independent chart. With the single's accompanying video hitting MTV Europe the band was well on it's way.
The Spring of 1990 saw the unleashing of a monster known as 'Bezerk', an album that would firmly plant the name Tigertailz in the minds, households and nightmares of rock fans, not only across the United Kingdom and Europe but worldwide, as well. First week sales outselling Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning' and landing at number 26 in the U.K. Album charts. In "Love Bomb Baby", the quartet had their first bonafied hit single and a song that they could use as their calling card. Hook laden and bordering on "bubblegum rock", the song was poppier than the typical Tigertailz warcry, "Our image tied us in with bands like Poison and the like", relates guitarist, Jay Pepper. "Musically, though, we were much heavier than those guys and fell more in line with Motley Crue, KISS and even Van Halen." Hitting the UK charts twice more with "Noise Level Critical" and "Heaven" the over the top antics of the band took them on the road with Tyketto, Lizzy Borden, Bow Wow, Mama's Boys, UFO and others helping 'Bezerk' sail past the quarter million sales mark worldwide.
With the Japanese popularity of the band at a fever pitch, in 1991 Tigertailz decided to give their fans in the Land Of The Rising Sun a special "gift" in the form of an album released through Sony Music called 'Banzai'. A collection of singles, b-sides ,cover songs and new material, 'Banzai' quickly sold out of it's initial pressing but was never remanufactured and as such the original album is now a highly sought after collector's item.
A revitalized interest in Tigertailz compelled the powers that be at Sanctuary Music to re-issue both 'Bezerk' and 'Banzai' worldwide along with special bonus tracks included on each release. The core members of the band, Kim Hooker, Jay Pepper and Pepsi Tate have reunited, along with drummer, Matthew Blakout and released the latest Bezerk 2.0 album." BEZERK 2.0 was released through Demolition records throughout the U.K. and Europe and also by ZERO music group thoughout the U.S. THe American edition featured an interview with the band. Through the summer of 2006 Tigertailz played major festivals throughout Europe, appearing on the same bill as Def Leppard, Deep Purple, Journey, Twisted Sister, Alice Cooper, Wasp, and many many other top rock outfits. heading into 2007 Tigertailz returned to Sanctuary for the release of the new album 'Thrill Pistol' had a September release and also a return to the Italy for the 'Godz of metal' festival appearing on the same bill as Motley Crue, Velvet Revolver, Thin Lizzy, Scorpions and White Lion in June which became the last show Pepsi Tate was to perform with the band in front of 40,000 screaming Italians, a fitting last gig for our brother lost to Cancer of the pancreas . Tigertailz embarked in their first U.K. Tour for twelve years, Nine dates around the U.K. With the legendary Y&T in support of the new album Thrill Pistol available through Sanctuary Music worldwide end of August. Tigertailz moved into 2008 with big ambitions, invited to Play Kobetasonik festival in Spain which turned out to be the biggest audience to date. Sharing the statge with Kiss, Judas Priest, Dio and MSG. A triumpahnt return and in July performaing in Padova Italy with Europe and Whitesnake to a massive appreciative, Italian audience. Having recently shot a new video for a very special release in honour of Pepsi Tate, many more great things instore for TIGERTAILZ with Pepsi always in our hearts..........Prepare to be re - bombed!!!
..
Pepsi Tribute Tour Programme - Buy it now and do your bit!
Available here for the first time is our tribute to our friend and Bass player Pepsi Tate.
This programme was sold during the recent UK tour to raise money for the Marie Curie cancer hospice who cared for Pepsi so well in his final few months.
The programme is a 12 page booklet which includes pictures of Pepsi and his artwork, personal tributes written by top Rock press journalists and a story of Pepsi's life and achievements.
By buying this tribute programme you are contributing to the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity as all profits go to the Penarth hospice in Cardiff where Pepsi spent his final days. BUY IT NOW.... £5 + shipping
Limited Number of New 'Wazbone' Shirts Available
£12 + shipping
Click on the shirt for larger view..
These new Tailz Wazbones shirts sold like hot cakes on the recent tour. The shirt was designed by Matt Rhead and based on the Clockwork Orange theme and look very cool. We only have a few left so get in there and buy one now.
Limited Number of New 'Thrill Pistol' Shirts Available
£12 + shipping
Click on the shirt for larger view..
The new Tailz PISTOL shirt - Killer..!! Only a few of these left so get in there and BUY ONE NOW.....
BEZERK 2.0 CD - Only £3 to clear
£3 + shipping
Click on the cover for larger view..
Tailz BEZERK 2.0 album released last year to mark their full return to the Rock scene. Includes great songs like 'I Believe', 'Falling Down' and 'Dirty Needles'. Sold at bumper bargain price to clear.
* PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER:-
There are only limited stock of the above shirts available so shirts are sold on a first come, first serve basis. If the shirt you order is out of stock an alternative will be offered, or a full refund. Thanks for looking.. TT ORDERS
YOU CAN ORDER DIRECT FROM OUR BLOG PAGE!!!!
