Angry Anderson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Angry Anderson AM
Anderson with Rose Tattoo at Wacken Open Air 2022
Background information
Birth name	Gary Stephen Anderson
Born	(1947-08-05) 5 August 1947 (age 78) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Genres	Hard rock, blues rock, rock and roll
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter actor television personality
Years active	1971–present
Labels	Mushroom/Festival
Associated acts	Buster Brown, Rose Tattoo, The Party Boys

Gary Stephen "Angry" Anderson is a famous Australian rock singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born on August 5, 1947. He is best known as the lead singer of the hard rock band Rose Tattoo. He has been with the band since 1976.

As a solo artist, he had a big hit song called "Suddenly" in 1987. This song became famous around the world.

On Australia Day in 1993, Angry Anderson was given a special award. He became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). This award recognized his important work helping young people. He is known for his powerful singing voice. He has grown from a rock star into a well-known Australian media personality. Rose Tattoo was also honored in 2006. They were added to the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame.

Early Life and Music Career

Gary Stephen Anderson was born in Melbourne, Victoria. His nickname "Angry Ant" started when he was young. It came from his energetic and sometimes fiery personality.

He grew up in Coburg and worked in a factory. At first, he wanted to be a blues guitarist. But he found he was best at singing.

From 1971 to 1973, he led a rock group called Peace Power and Purity. He then became the lead singer for Buster Brown in 1973. The band released an album called Something to Say in 1975.

In 1976, Angry Anderson moved to Sydney. He joined a new band called Rose Tattoo. He became their lead singer. Their song "Bad Boy for Love" was very popular in 1977. Rose Tattoo toured Europe in 1981. They played at the Reading Festival.

Acting and Solo Success

Angry Anderson started acting in movies. His first small role was in Bullamakanka (1983). He later played the character Ironbar Bassey in the movie Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985).

In 1985, he joined a group called The Incredible Penguins. They recorded a cover song, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". This was a charity project to help little penguins. The song reached number 10 on the charts.

In 1987, he played a role in the musical Rasputin. He also continued his work as a reporter. He appeared on TV shows like The Midday Show and A Current Affair.

His biggest solo hit was "Suddenly" in 1987. This song was used in a famous wedding scene on the TV show Neighbours. The characters Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell got married. Charlene was played by Kylie Minogue. "Suddenly" became a huge hit in Australia and the UK.

Anderson in Wagga, New South Wales, January 1993

After Rose Tattoo broke up for a while, Angry Anderson continued his solo music. He released the album Blood from Stone in 1990. It included the hit song "Bound for Glory". He performed this song at the 1991 AFL Grand Final.

In 1992, he acted in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. In 1993, Rose Tattoo reunited to support Guns N' Roses on their Australian tour.

Community Work and Later Career

Since 1994, Angry Anderson has used his media connections for "Challenges." These projects help charities with community support. For example, he helped build a playground for children with disabilities. He also helped farmers affected by drought. He organized Christmas presents for children in need. He helped build places for people with HIV/AIDS. He also helped deliver artificial limbs to land mine victims in Cambodia.

Rose Tattoo got back together in 1998. They have continued to perform. Sadly, five former band members have passed away from cancer. These include Dallas Royall, Peter Wells, Ian Rilen, Lobby Loyde, and Mick Cocks.

In the early 2000s, Angry Anderson was involved in many charity events. He played at the Bali Relief concert in 2002. This concert helped victims of the Bali bombing. He is also involved with the Dunn Lewis Youth Development Foundation. This foundation honors two Australians who died in the bombings.

In 2011, he appeared in the movie Suite for Fleur. He also performed at the opening of the Hard Rock Cafe in Darling Harbour.

Left to right: Hamish Rosser, Anderson, Matt Sorum, Sarah McLeod, DJ Lethal at opening of Darling Harbour's Hard Rock Cafe in December 2011

In 2014, Angry Anderson was a judge on the TV show Bogan Hunters. He also had a role in the movie Fat Pizza vs. Housos.

Political Views

Angry Anderson has shared his thoughts on different topics. In 2010, he spoke to a government committee about violence. He said that "Aussies use their fists" when they fight. He also said that "weapons were introduced by other cultures."

In 2011, he joined the National Party. He was interested in running for a seat in the Australian federal election. He ran as Gary Anderson in the Division of Throsby. He did not win, but his campaign helped his party.

In 2012, Anderson was on the TV show Go Back To Where You Came From. This show took Australians with different views on refugees to places where refugees come from. At first, he believed that people who arrived illegally should be sent back. But after meeting refugees and visiting Kabul, he changed his mind. He said he did not want people to suffer needlessly. He wanted to help them find a safe place.

He ran for politics again in 2014 but later withdrew. In 2016, he ran for the Senate with the Australian Liberty Alliance. This group opposes some immigration policies.

Personal Life

Angry Anderson has been open about his life. He has four children: Roxanne, Galen, Blaine, and Liam. He was married to Lindy Michael, but they later divorced. He lives in Sydney.

He does not believe in a specific god. However, he regularly visits the Baha'i temple. He says he has given himself to spirituality.

Because many of his bandmates passed away from cancer, he supports men's health. He has appeared in TV campaigns to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

Sadly, in November 2018, his son Liam passed away.

Discography

Rose Tattoo

Buster Brown

Solo albums

Singles

See also

• "You're Not Alone" (Australian Olympians song)

Filmography

• At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture (1983) – Senator's Aide
• Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) – Ironbar Bassey
• Scuff the Sock (1987, TV movie) – Plasterer
• Finding Joy (2002) – Kris Quaid
• Fat Pizza (2003) – Bikie
• Pizza (2005, TV series) – Bikie Leader / Tattooist / Captain / Vietnam Vet
• Swift and Shift Couriers (2008–2011, TV series) – Aaron 'Agro' Smith
• Suite For Fleur (2011)
• Housos vs. Authority (2012) – Angry
• Go Back To Where You Came From (2012, TV series documentary) – Himself – Participant
• Housos (2011–2013; 2020, TV series) – Angry
• Fat Pizza vs. Housos (2014) – Angry
• Bogan Hunters (2014, TV series) – Himself – Celebrity Judge
• Dumb Criminals: The Movie (2015) – Angry
• Fat Pizza: Back in Business (2019–2021, TV series) – Angry
• Darradong Local Council (2023, TV series) – Patto

Awards

Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards are annual awards for live entertainment in Australia. Angry Anderson won one of these awards.

Images for kids

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  Anderson performing with Rose Tattoo at the 2006 Meredith Music Festival