Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79
Gary "Angry" Anderson, the frontman of the rock band Rose Tattoo, has died at age 79. Known as a ferocious singer and youth advocate, Anderson achieved fame both in music and film. He played the character Ironbar Bassey in the movie "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and provided the soundtrack for a wedding sequence featuring the character Kylie in the television series Neighbours. His death follows the abrupt cancellation of a recent appearance by Rose Tattoo in Michigan.
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- ✓ Gary "Angry" Anderson died at age 79.
- ✓ Anderson was the frontman for the band Rose Tattoo.
- ✓ Anderson acted in the film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
What changed
Reports confirm the death of Gary Anderson at age 79.
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Australian rock star Gary "Angry" Anderson dies at 79
Gary "Angry" Anderson, the frontman of the rock band Rose Tattoo, has died at age 79. Known as a ferocious singer and youth advocate, Anderson achieved fame both in music and film. He played the character Ironbar Bassey in the movie "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and provided the soundtrack for a wedding sequence featuring the character Kylie in the television series Neighbours. His death follows the abrupt cancellation of a recent appearance by Rose Tattoo in Michigan.
Why it matters
Anderson was a prominent figure in Australian rock music and pop culture. His work spanned multiple mediums, including acting alongside Tina Turner in the Mad Max franchise.
What is confirmed
- Gary "Angry" Anderson died at age 79.
- Anderson was the frontman for the band Rose Tattoo.
- Anderson acted in the film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
Still unconfirmed
- Rose Tattoo's most recent Michigan appearance was abruptly canceled.
What to watch next
- Official cause of death announcement
- Funeral arrangements and memorial service dates
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- BBC — Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79
- USA Today — Rose Tattoo frontman Gary 'Angry' Anderson dead at 79
- theguardian.com — Angry Anderson dies aged 79: Rose Tattoo frontman was a ferocious rock ’n’ roll singer and youth advocate
- ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies, aged 79
- SMH.com.au — Rock legend Angry Anderson dies at age 79
- www.yahoo.com — Gary 'Angry' Anderson, beloved Mad Max actor and singer, dies at 79
- www.yahoo.com — Angry Anderson, Tina Turner's Mad Max Enforcer, Dies at 79
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