Southern Stars

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Southern Stars is the fourth studio album by the Australian hard rock band Rose Tattoo. The album was recorded with Angry Anderson on lead vocals, Geordie Leach on bass, and new members Greg Jordan on slide and solo guitars, John Meyer on guitar, and Scott Johnston on drums. It reached number 30 on the Kent Music Report album chart. Southern Stars, produced by Vanda & Young, evolved the band into a more AOR style while maintaining their hard rock and boogie blues style. Its main single "I Wish" reached number 32 on the Kent Music Report singles chart. It was followed by the singles "Freedom's Flame" and "No Secrets." Rose Tattoo toured Australia to promote the album, and it was well received, but by the end of 1985, Anderson put the band on a one-year hiatus due to his acting commitments. This was the last album by Rose Tattoo, produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.