Cold Chisel sax player Andy Bickers dies, mourned by Jimmy Barnes and bandmates
Andy Bickers, the long-time saxophonist for the band Cold Chisel, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Bandmates and fellow musicians, including Jimmy Barnes and Midnight Oil, have paid tribute to his musical legacy.
Why it matters
Bickers was a respected figure in the Australian and New Zealand music scenes, having contributed to several iconic rock bands over three decades.
Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel members are mourning their Kiwi-born bandmate Andy Bickers, who has died “after a hard-fought battle with cancer”.
This is an obituary-style news piece focusing on tributes and career history.
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