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Rock Icon Angry Anderson Dies at 79
23 Sep
Summary
- Legendary rock musician Angry Anderson has died at age 79.
- Anderson fronted the band Rose Tattoo from 1976.
- His song 'Suddenly' became a global hit after Neighbours use.
Legendary Australian rock musician Gary Anderson, widely known as Angry Anderson, has died at the age of 79. Anderson was the charismatic frontman of the rock band Rose Tattoo, a position he held from 1976.
His solo track 'Suddenly' achieved immense global popularity after it was famously played during the wedding of Scott and Charlene, characters in the iconic Australian soap opera Neighbours. This particular episode, aired in 1988, captivated an audience of 20 million viewers in the UK alone.
Anderson had recently suffered a cardiac arrest while on Rose Tattoo's farewell tour in Europe last month. Following hospitalization and treatment, he returned to Australia, leading to the cancellation of nine scheduled live performances by the band.
A joint statement from Anderson's family and Rose Tattoo described him as a devoted father and a cherished bandmate, noting that his loss would be deeply felt by many both in Australia and internationally.
