Australian rock legend Angry Anderson has been laid to rest.
The Rose Tattoo frontman was farewelled by his friends, family, fellow musicians and Veterans MC brothers in a private memorial service at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney on October 9.
Australian rock legend Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson has been laid to rest. Instagram/@Jimmybarnesofficial
Australian cartoonist and friend of Anderson, Paul Zanetti, shared what happened during the ceremony in a detailed post on Facebook, writing: “There wasn’t a dry eye among the gathering of defence veterans, bikers, musicians, industry colleagues, family and friends.”
“Angry led a larger-than-life life. The day’s recurring theme was the extraordinary man behind the public persona: tough but kind, generous, empathetic, talented, brilliant, funny, silly, serious, self-educated and wise.
“A man unafraid to admit if he didn’t know something, he set about learning it.”
He says that after the ceremony, his bandmates laid a Rose Tattoo flag over his coffin and carried him to the hearse, which then made its way to Anderson’s final burial place “led by the thunderous roar of dozens of Veterans MC motorcycles, giving their brother one final escort.”
Anderson’s children, Roxy and Galen, gave a heartfelt speech at the ceremony to farewell the singer and father.
Singer Jimmy Barnes also shared a photo of Anderson’s memorial service invite on Instagram, revealing the rock legend had been laid to rest.
“We sent off Angry today. Lovely words from his children. He’ll be sadly missed,” the post read.
Anderson passed away on September 21, with his bandmates making the announcement in a post to social media.
“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson on the eve of Monday 21 September 2026, surrounded by his loved ones here in Australia,” the statement read.
“Angry was a devoted father, and much-loved member of his friends, bandmates and the wider music and entertainment community.
Anderson passed away on September 21, with his bandmates making the announcement in a post to social media. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
“His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him both here in Australia and overseas.
“The family and band members are asking for privacy at this difficult time and will not be giving interviews.
“We kindly ask that their wishes are respected as they come to terms with this devastating loss and take time they need to grieve.
“We thank everyone for their prays and messages of love and continued support.
“With love, the Anderson family and Rose Tattoo band. Stay young, grow strong.”
Anderson was hospitalised following a cardiac arrest in early August.
Anderson moved to Sydney in the min-1970s to join Rose Tattoo (pictured with bandmates Mark Evans, Bob Spender, Mick Arnold and Paul DeMarco). Instagram/@rosetattoo
His hospitalisation forced Rose Tattoo to cancel the European leg of their One Last Ride tour.
Anderson’s biggest hit was the song Suddenly – a track inspired by his daughter’s birth and used as the soundtrack to Scott and Charlene’s wedding on Neighbours in 1987.
The episode of the Australian soap was watched by more than 20 million people across the UK alone and about 2 million in Australia.