Rose Tattoo
The Triffid, 7-9 Stratton Street, 4006 Newstead Directions
Sat May 22 2027 19:00
EVENT RESCHEDULED TO 22 MAY 2027
"Unfortunately due to ill health Rose Tattoo have to postpone their upcoming shows to 2027’
On behalf of Angry and his family, we would like to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming messages of support, love and kind words.
Your thoughts, prayers and well wishes mean more to Angry and his family than we can express.
We would like to let everyone know that Angry suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently in hospital receiving treatment and the care he needs.
At this time, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of Angry and his family as they focus on Angry, his treatment and his recovery. We appreciate everyone's understanding and ask that you continue to keep Angry and his family in your thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.
We are incredibly grateful for the love and support that has already been shown. It is comforting to know just how many people are thinking of Angry and wishing him strength in his recovery.
Thank you again for your kindness, understanding and continued support.
With love and gratitude,
Angry & Family"
For more than 50 years, Rose Tattoo have been one of Australia's most
uncompromising and influential rock bands.
From the pubs of Sydney to stages across Europe, the UK and two tours as Special Guests for ZZ Top and Aerosmith just to name a few, Rose Tattoo's blistering fusion of blues, boogie and streetwise rock 'n' roll has earned them legendary status both home and abroad and a place among the most important bands in Australian music history. Their songs have become anthems, their attitude legendary, and their influence continues to resonate through generations of musicians worldwide.
Now, after half a century on the road, Rose Tattoo have announced that 2026 will mark the band's final year of touring. Led by the unmistakable voice of Angry Anderson, Rose Tattoo's farewell run will celebrate a remarkable journey that has cemented the band as one of Australia's most enduring rock exports. Their music has inspired countless artists, while classics including Bad Boy For Love, Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw, Nice Boys and We Can't Be Beaten remain staples of Australian rock culture. "Rose Tattoo has always been about our Brothers & Sisters," says Angry Anderson. "The fans have carried us through every decade, every tour and every challenge. We've been incredibly fortunate to do what we love for so long 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 Rob Riley, who will join Angry Anderson, Mick Arnold, Steve ‘Kingy’ King and Paul Demarco on stage to celebrate Rose Tattoo's remarkable legacy. “Robin Riley, known around the world as Rockin' Rob Riley, will join us for just a few very special dates, Robin joined to replace Mick in the early eighties, we went on to record the ‘Scarred For Life’ album which he contributed heavily to, he is responsible for those big songs, ‘Scarred For Life’, ‘We Can't Be Beaten’, ‘Work Itself Out’ amongst others, Rob contributed to the album ‘Pain’ with song-writing and his signature monster guitar playing, he is unique in style and in my opinion one of the great Rock and Roll guitarists of all time, I
rate him amongst my all-time favourites, his rhythm feels can't be beaten and his blistering solos are legendary, so come see RRR play with the Rosie Tatt's one last time!” - Angry
The final year of touring will provide fans across Australia and beyond the opportunity to celebrate one of the nation's greatest rock bands and farewell a group whose legacy is woven into the fabric of Australian music.
More than a farewell tour, these performances will be a celebration of five decades 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.