Angry Anderson, the lead singer of the Australian rock band Rose Tattoo, has passed away at the age of 79. He was hospitalised in Germany after suffering a cardiac arrest while on tour. Anderson was known for his wild stage presence and distinctive voice, making him a key figure in Australia's rock scene. He was also a founding member of the Melbourne motorcycle club the Vigilanties, where he earned the nickname "Mouse" because of his small stature. Later, he gained the nickname "Angry Ant" due to his reputation for confronting larger individuals, which was eventually shortened to "Angry." Anderson was a prominent frontman for Rose Tattoo, a band that formed in Sydney in 1976. He had previously been part of the band Buster Brown before joining Rose Tattoo. The band's debut album, released in 1978, was a milestone in Australian rock, though they faced challenges at home, such as a temporary ban from the popular music show Countdown after Anderson exchanged chewing gum in a kiss with guitarist Mick Cocks. Despite this, Rose Tattoo found international success, with their debut and follow-up albums reaching No. 1 on the British heavy metal charts in 1981. Anderson's performances were legendary, including a head-butt into an amplifier stack at the Reading festival. Beyond music, Anderson had a diverse career. He appeared on television programs like the Midday Show with Ray Martin and A Current Affair. In 1987, he released the power ballad "Suddenly," which became a hit when it was used as the soundtrack for a wedding on the show Neighbours. The song reached No. 2 in Australia and No. 3 in the UK. Anderson also acted in the film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and performed at the 1991 AFL grand final. In 1993, he was awarded an Order of Australia, and in 2006, he was inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame. Later in life, Anderson entered politics, expressing anti-immigrant views and participating in SBS's documentary Go Back to Where You Came From in 2012. He also ran for a seat in the New South Wales electorate of Throsby for the National Party in the 2013 federal election. Anderson's legacy includes his influence on Australian rock music, as well as his work with troubled youth, inspired by his own experience of child abuse. He later became an advocate for men's health after several of his early bandmates died of cancer. Anderson also experienced personal tragedy, including the death of his son Liam in 2018. Remembered as a complex and multifaceted individual, Anderson kept the Rose Tattoo flame alive until his death.