Rose Tattoo is the debut self-titled album by Australian hard rock band Rose Tattoo and was released in 1978.
It was produced by the famous Vanda &; Young team who are most known for their work with AC/DC. The
album was released as 'Rock 'n' Roll Outlaw' (or 'Rock 'n' Roll Outlaws') in some markets.
After extensive touring, 'Rock n' Roll Outlaw' started to chart in Europe, peaking at No. 2 in France, No. 5 in
Germany and No. 60 in UK.The song 'Nice Boys' was covered by Guns N' Roses in 1986 on their 'Live ? !*@ Like a Suicide' EP and it was later re-released on their 1988 EP 'G N' R Lies'. Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin have both claimed that Rose Tattoo changed their lives and confirmed to them that their own future was in rock 'n' roll.
'Nice Boys' was also covered by punk band Nashville Pussy.
Last September the world was shocked to hear that Angry Anderson had passed away. He kept playing live until the end of his life and his legacy will live on. With their first four albums, Rose Tattoo established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Their hard rock is truly one of a kind and would go on to influence tons of bands. Songs such as 'Rock n Roll Outlaw', 'Out Of This Place', 'We Can't Be Beaten', and 'I Wish' are perfect examples of street-level heavy blues.
Limited black vinyl pressing.
Tracklisting
Side A:
1. Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw
2. Nice Boys
3. The Butcher And Fast Eddy
4. One Of The Boys
5. Remedy
Side B:
1. Bad Boy For Love
2. T.V.
3. Stuck On You
4. Tramp
5. Astra Wally
