Angry Anderson, Rose Tattoo frontman, dies at 79
Angry Anderson collapsed from cardiac arrest during Rose Tattoo's final European tour before dying in Australia.
Angry Anderson, frontman of Rose Tattoo, died aged 79. The rock legend suffered a cardiac arrest while on the band's final European tour last month.
Anderson's collapse forced cancellation of several tour dates. Anderson died in Australia on Monday night.
A joint statement from his family and the band described him as a devoted father and much-loved member of the music community. Anderson's loss will be deeply felt by those who knew him both in Australia and overseas.
The family and band are asking for privacy during this time.
- 79
- Age at death
- Sydney, 1976
- Band formed
Why it mattersRock loses a much-loved figure in Australian music as Rose Tattoo's frontman and a devoted father.
AustraliaAustralia loses one of its most iconic rock performers and a symbol of Australian rock's golden era.
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