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Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson dies at 79

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  • Australian frontman, actor and advocate Gary "Angry" Anderson has died after being taken to hospital with cardiac arrest.
  • Rose Tattoo found early success with 1978 hit Rock'n' Roll Outlaw and Bad Boy For Love, Nice Boys and We Can't Be Beaten.

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Australian frontman, actor and advocate Gary "Angry" Anderson has died after being taken to hospital with cardiac arrest.

The 79-year-old rock musician died surrounded by loved ones on Monday evening, his long-time outfit, Rose Tattoo, said in a statement on Wednesday.

Anderson, born and raised in the working class Melbourne suburb of Coburg, founded the band in 1976.

Rose Tattoo found early success with 1978 hit Rock'n' Roll Outlaw and Bad Boy For Love, Nice Boys and We Can't Be Beaten.

Rose Tattoo thanked the public for their prayers and messages of support, requesting privacy for Anderson and his family.

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