Angry Anderson

Angry Anderson
Anderson with Rose Tattoo in 2019
Anderson with Rose Tattoo in 2019
Background information
Birth nameGary Stephen Anderson
Also known asAngry Anderson
Born(1947-08-05)5 August 1947
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died21 September 2026(2026-09-21) (aged 79)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresHard rock, Blues rock, Rock and roll
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actor, television personality
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1971–2026
LabelsMushroom Records/Festival Records
Websitewww.angryanderson.com

Gary Stephen "Angry" Anderson AM (5 August 1947 – 21 September 2026) was an Australian rock singer, television presenter, reporter and actor. He was best known as the vocalist with the hard rock band Rose Tattoo, and for his composition in the song Suddenly in 1987. He also played Ironbar Bassey in the movie Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). In 1993, Anderson was made a member of the Order of Australia.

Death

In August 2026, Anderson was hospitalised in Germany after going into cardiac arrest while on a European tour. He died on 21 September 2026 in Sydney, Australia at the age of 79.

Discography

Solo albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
Beats from a Single Drum 35
Blood from Stone 35

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
 IE
 NL
 UK
"Suddenly" 1987 23693 Beats from a Single Drum
"Bound for Glory" 1990 11——— Blood from Stone
"Heaven" 102———
"I've Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)"
(Saxon featuring Lemmy Kilmister, Angry Anderson and Andi Deris)		 2007 ———— Non-album single

References

  1. ↑ "Angry Anderson". Music Australia. National Library of Australia. 3 April 2007. Archived from the original on 13 June 2009. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  2. ↑ McCabe, Kathy (31 August 2026). "Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest". News.com.au. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "Angry Anderson, Rose Tattoo frontman, dead aged 79". Nine.com.au. 23 September 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
  4. ↑ Peak positions for singles in Australia:
  5. ↑ "Bubbling Down Under Week commencing 17 December 1990". bubblingdownunder.com. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  6. ↑ "IRMA - Search - Angry Anderson". IRMA. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
  7. ↑ "Discografie Angry Anderson" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "Official Charts - Angry Anderson Hits". OCC. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
  9. ↑ "Suddenly by Angry Anderson". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 December 2025.

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