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The Tygers formed in 1978 and apart from the ever-present Rob Weir on guitars, included Jess Cox (vocals), Brian Dick (drums) and Rocky (bass). Over the years the line-up has included Jon Deverill and John Sykes, however after their fourth album, released in 1982, they split up.

In 2001 Rob restarted the band but with Dean Robertson (guitar), Brian West (bass), Craig Ellis (drums) and Jacopo Meille (vocals). West subsequently left in 2011 due to other commitments, to be replaced by Gavin Gray.

The Tygers are a band that never quite seem to get the credit they deserve - but consistently deliver superb live sets, a cut above many of their peers. If classic hard rock is what you like, you can't do much better.