Jimmy Barnes Pays Tribute to Angry Anderson With Rose Tattoo Cover
The Australian rock icon released his version of “Rock ’n’ Roll Is King,” with all proceeds to charity, following the Rose Tattoo frontman’s death.
Jimmy Barnes has paid tribute to his late friend and fellow rocker Angry Anderson by releasing a cover of Rose Tattoo's "Rock 'n' Roll Is King." Anderson, the longtime frontman of Rose Tattoo, passed away on September 21 at the age of 79 after suffering a heart attack. Barnes, who had intended to include the cover on his latest album, decided to release it as a tribute following Anderson's death.
All proceeds from the song will go to the Australian music-industry charity Support Act. In a statement, Barnes reflected on their decades-long friendship, describing Anderson as "my friend; my brother in arms." He praised Rose Tattoo as "the ultimate rock band" and expressed his excitement about covering the song before Anderson's death.
Barnes stated that he won't keep any money from the proceeds and simply wants to honor his friend. Anderson, known for his energetic stage presence, led Rose Tattoo through a successful career, influencing American hard rock bands like Guns N' Roses. The band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006, and Barnes' son Jackie has played with Anderson in the band since 2018.
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