Dirty Rats were formed in 1982 in Melbourne Australia by Bass player, Jamie Beovich. Over time, playing the suburban beer barns and inner city clubs throughout Melbourne, the band developed a sound that is typically Australian hard rock, think AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, but listen closely and influences from MC5, Motörhead and even some punk rock can be heard. The Dirty Rats line up comprises original rat, Jamie Beovich on bass, Wayne Rich on vocals, Anthony “Chooka” Chapple on guitar and Andy Thomson on drums.
Live! At the Bendigo Hotel self-released in April 2018 was their first release in over 30 years. It was followed by their first album release in December 2018.
Artist: Dirty Rats
Album: Live! At the Bendigo Hotel
Year: 2018
Label: None (digital self-release)
Style: Hard Rock
Format: mp3/192
Tracklist
01 Medley: Rat Town / Notch in Your Belt / Badman 8:50
02 Poison 2:38
03 Fantasy 3:20
04 Not Alone 4:57