Gary 'Angry' Anderson, Rose Tattoo frontman, dies aged 79

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 12:44 · Archive

Gary 'Angry' Anderson, frontman of Australian rock band Rose Tattoo, has died aged 79.

Anderson led Rose Tattoo since 1976 and became widely known for his solo ballad Suddenly, which featured in the 1987 Neighbours episode depicting Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan's characters' wedding. His death was confirmed by his family and bandmates.

How it is being reported

• Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.BBC World · 23 Sept, 12:18
• Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson dies aged 79 after the Rose Tattoo frontman suffers heart attack on farewell tourGary "Angry" Anderson, the Australian rock icon who fronted Rose Tattoo for five decades, has died at the age of 79. Born Gary Stephen Anderson, the singer became known far beyond the hard rock world thanks to his ballad Suddenly, which soundtracked the famous 1987 Neighbours wedding of Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan's characters, Charlene Mitchell and Scott Robinson. Mr Anderson had led Rose Tattoo since 1976, establishing himself as one of Australia's most recognisable rock performers. His death was confirmed by his family and bandmates, who hailed him as a "much-loved" artist. TRENDING…GB News · 23 Sept, 08:59

In this story: Gary 'Angry' Anderson · Rose Tattoo · Kylie Minogue · Jason Donovan · Australia

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