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| The Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Genres | Rock |
| Labels | EMI |
| Past members | Barry Saunders Wayne Mason Nick Theobald Mike Knapp Steve Lunn |
The Tigers was a four-piece rock band from Wellington, New Zealand.
The band was formed in 1980, and secured performance slots including the Sweetwaters Music Festival while touring the North Island of New Zealand between 1980 and 1981.
The single Heart Don't Stop was memorable for the provocative image of a naked breast full size on a gloss cover. Their next single, Red Dress received live performances around New Zealand.
Band members
- Barry Saunders (vocals/guitar)
- Wayne Mason (keyboards/vocals)
- Nick Theobald (bass Guitar/vocals)
- Mike Knapp (drums/vocals)
- Steve Lunn (guitar/saxophone)
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Written By | Label | NZ Singles Chart | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | "Red Dress" | EMI | #28 (NZ) | – | |
| 1980 | "All Night" | Barry Saunders | EMI | (NZ) | – |
| 1980 | "You Cheated Me (B Side)" | Nick Theobold | EMI | (NZ) | – |
| 1981 | "Heart Don't Stop" | #28 (NZ) |
Album
| Year | Title | Track Listing (time) | Label | NZ Album Chart | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | "Tigers" |
Please be mine (3:45) Say these words (3:15) On any weekend (3:10) Adults only (3:12) Tony (3:25) Don't wanna go home (3:15) All night (3:35) Let's get started (3:10) Heart don't stop (3:12) You cheated me (2:45) Little Misty (4:15) |
EMI | (NZ) | - |
Notes
- Barry Saunders is a founding member of The Warratahs, and also has a solo career
- Wayne Mason also founded The Warratahs, and has a solo career
- Mike Knapp has drummed for The Dropbears, Dave Dobbyn, The Warratahs, and has worked at Canon Australia and with The Sydney Opera Company worldwide performances
- Steve Lunn went on to found Ward 13
- N.Z.), Tigers (5 October 1981). "Tigers" – via Trove.
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