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Australian rock legend Angry Anderson has died at the age of 79, according to a statement shared by his bandmates and family on Wednesday.

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"His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him both here in Australia and overseas."

4 of 6 outletsfirst reported 23 Sepwording from ABC News (Australia)

The power ballad Suddenly, a world away from their earlier hellraising sound, was released as a solo single and became a smash when it was used to soundtrack – of all things! –the wedding of Scott and Charlene (Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue) on Neighbours.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 23 Sepwording from The Guardian

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ABC News (AU)23 Sep

Rock musician Angry Anderson, frontman of Australian band Rose Tattoo, died at age 79 on Monday in Australia. Anderson had recently been hospitalized in Germany due to a cardiac arrest during the band's European tour. The statement from his family and bandmates highlights his significant contributions to music, television, charity work, and youth advocacy over five decades. Known for hits like "Bad Boy for Love" and…

Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies, aged 79 →
Sydney Morning Herald23 Sep

Rock musician Gary “Angry” Anderson, founder of the band Rose Tattoo, died at age 79 on September 20, 2026, in Australia. His death was announced by his family and bandmates who described him as a devoted father and influential figure in Australian rock music.

Rock legend Angry Anderson dies at age 79 →
The Guardian23 Sep

Angry Anderson, frontman of the Australian rock band Rose Tattoo and a significant figure in hard rock music, died at age 79 following a cardiac arrest during a tour in Germany. Known for his intense stage presence and powerful vocals, Anderson was part of Melbourne’s motorcycle club scene early in life before founding Buster Brown and later forming Rose Tattoo in Sydney in 1976. The band's self-titled debut album…

Angry Anderson dies aged 79: Rose Tattoo frontman was a ferocious rock ’n’ roll singer and youth advocate →
Evening Standard23 Sep

Gary “Angry” Anderson, the Australian rock singer known for his hit song "Suddenly" which played during a memorable wedding scene in the TV show Neighbours in 1987, died at age 79 on September 20, 2026. The frontman of the band Rose Tattoo since 1976, Anderson had recently suffered a heart attack while on tour in Germany, leading to the cancellation of several shows. His death was announced by his band on Instagram…

Rock star Angry Anderson famous for iconic Neighbours wedding song dies aged 79 →
BBC23 Sep

Rock star Angry Anderson, whose real name was Gary Anderson, died at age 79. Known for fronting the band Rose Tattoo from 1976, he gained international fame when his solo song "Suddenly" was used in the wedding scene of Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan's characters on Neighbours in 1988. This episode was watched by 20 million people in the UK alone, propelling the song to global success despite being kept off the…

Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79 →
New York Post23 Sep

Rock star Angry Anderson died at age 79 after suffering a heart attack during Rose Tattoo's farewell tour in Europe. The band announced his death on September 21, 2026, stating he passed away surrounded by loved ones in Australia following hospitalization and treatment for the cardiac arrest. Known as one of Australia’s most iconic hard rock frontmen with a five-decade career, Anderson led Rose Tattoo to fame with…

Rock star Angry Anderson dead at 79 after heart attack during farewell tour →

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  1. 23 Sep

    Australian rock legend Angry Anderson has died at the age of 79, according to a statement shared by his bandmates and family on Wednesday.

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Where to start Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies, aged 79 ABC News (AU)

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  • 23 Sep Rock star Angry Anderson dead at 79 after heart attack during farewell tourRock star Angry Anderson died at age 79 after suffering a heart attack during Rose Tattoo's farewell tour in Europe. The band announced his death on September 21, 2026, stating he passed away surrounded by loved ones in Australia following hospitalization and treatment for the cardiac arrest. Known as one of Australia’s most iconic hard rock frontmen with a five-decade career, Anderson led Rose Tattoo to fame with…New York Post
  • 23 Sep Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79Rock star Angry Anderson, whose real name was Gary Anderson, died at age 79. Known for fronting the band Rose Tattoo from 1976, he gained international fame when his solo song "Suddenly" was used in the wedding scene of Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan's characters on Neighbours in 1988. This episode was watched by 20 million people in the UK alone, propelling the song to global success despite being kept off the…BBC
  • 23 Sep Rock star Angry Anderson famous for iconic Neighbours wedding song dies aged 79Gary “Angry” Anderson, the Australian rock singer known for his hit song "Suddenly" which played during a memorable wedding scene in the TV show Neighbours in 1987, died at age 79 on September 20, 2026. The frontman of the band Rose Tattoo since 1976, Anderson had recently suffered a heart attack while on tour in Germany, leading to the cancellation of several shows. His death was announced by his band on Instagram…Evening Standard
  • 23 Sep Angry Anderson dies aged 79: Rose Tattoo frontman was a ferocious rock ’n’ roll singer and youth advocateAngry Anderson, frontman of the Australian rock band Rose Tattoo and a significant figure in hard rock music, died at age 79 following a cardiac arrest during a tour in Germany. Known for his intense stage presence and powerful vocals, Anderson was part of Melbourne’s motorcycle club scene early in life before founding Buster Brown and later forming Rose Tattoo in Sydney in 1976. The band's self-titled debut album…The Guardian
  • 23 Sep Rock legend Angry Anderson dies at age 79Rock musician Gary “Angry” Anderson, founder of the band Rose Tattoo, died at age 79 on September 20, 2026, in Australia. His death was announced by his family and bandmates who described him as a devoted father and influential figure in Australian rock music.Sydney Morning Herald
  • 23 Sep Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies, aged 79Rock musician Angry Anderson, frontman of Australian band Rose Tattoo, died at age 79 on Monday in Australia. Anderson had recently been hospitalized in Germany due to a cardiac arrest during the band's European tour. The statement from his family and bandmates highlights his significant contributions to music, television, charity work, and youth advocacy over five decades. Known for hits like "Bad Boy for Love" and…ABC News (AU)

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