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The band was formed by bassist Baby Bailey ([[Kevin McNulty]]) and guitarist Sean "Naviking" O'Neil ([[Sean McNulty]]) in early 2008. O'Neil, who had recently moved to England from Boston, met London native Bailey at a West End music store where they struck a fast friendship. The band's name came from longtime friend and eventual band manager [[Pamela Harper]] at a late night jam session. While the pair pondered a band name, Harper walked into the room wearing a shirt that said ''Of course tattoos hurt - kittens don't lick 'em on''. When queried for a band name, Harper looked down at her shirt and said, "How about Tattooed Kittens?" | The band was formed by bassist Baby Bailey ([[Kevin McNulty]]) and guitarist Sean "Naviking" O'Neil ([[Sean McNulty]]) in early 2008. O'Neil, who had recently moved to England from Boston, met London native Bailey at a West End music store where they struck a fast friendship. The band's name came from longtime friend and eventual band manager [[Pamela Harper]] at a late night jam session. While the pair pondered a band name, Harper walked into the room wearing a shirt that said ''Of course tattoos hurt - kittens don't lick 'em on''. When queried for a band name, Harper looked down at her shirt and said, "How about Tattooed Kittens?" | ||
| − | Baby and Sean were soon joined by guitarist Luke Torres and O'Neil moved to drums. The three started playing clubs in London and eventually ventured across the channel, becoming wildly popular in Amsterdam, Stockholm and Berlin. Torres eventually returned to the US, while Bailey and O'Neil continued touring Europe with Bailey's younger sister Lexy [[Erin McNulty]] on vocals. O'Neil returned to lead guitar on Torres' departure, and the band is still searching for a permanent drummer. | + | Baby and Sean were soon joined by guitarist Luke Torres and O'Neil moved to drums. The three started playing clubs in London and eventually ventured across the channel, becoming wildly popular in Amsterdam, Stockholm and Berlin. Torres eventually returned to the US, while Bailey and O'Neil continued touring Europe with Bailey's younger sister Lexy ([[Erin McNulty]]) on vocals. O'Neil returned to lead guitar on Torres' departure, and the band is still searching for a permanent drummer. |
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Revision as of 23:14, 2 March 2008
The Tattooed Kittens is the name of Clan McNulty's band in the Xbox 360 game Rock Band.
Pseudo-History
The band was formed by bassist Baby Bailey (Kevin McNulty) and guitarist Sean "Naviking" O'Neil (Sean McNulty) in early 2008. O'Neil, who had recently moved to England from Boston, met London native Bailey at a West End music store where they struck a fast friendship. The band's name came from longtime friend and eventual band manager Pamela Harper at a late night jam session. While the pair pondered a band name, Harper walked into the room wearing a shirt that said Of course tattoos hurt - kittens don't lick 'em on. When queried for a band name, Harper looked down at her shirt and said, "How about Tattooed Kittens?"
Baby and Sean were soon joined by guitarist Luke Torres and O'Neil moved to drums. The three started playing clubs in London and eventually ventured across the channel, becoming wildly popular in Amsterdam, Stockholm and Berlin. Torres eventually returned to the US, while Bailey and O'Neil continued touring Europe with Bailey's younger sister Lexy (Erin McNulty) on vocals. O'Neil returned to lead guitar on Torres' departure, and the band is still searching for a permanent drummer.
Debut Album
The Tattooed Kittens' No Snails in Vegas debuted to critical acclaim in February of 2008, prompting the launch of the band's first world tour. Bolstered by three number one singles, the album quickly reached gold record status before the completion of its supporting tour.
World Tour
Sold out shows in Europe and the U.S. have lead to the band receiving an invitation to the Hall of Fame in Moscow. The band was inducted on February 29, 2008.
