Cold Chisel saxophonist Andy Bickers dies
Andy Bickers, the longtime saxophonist for the Australian rock band Cold Chisel, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Band members and frontman Jimmy Barnes paid tribute to his musical contributions and character.
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Bickers was a significant figure in the Australian music scene, having performed with Cold Chisel for over three decades.
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The legendary Australian rock band announced Bickers’ death on Friday, describing the musician who spent more than three decades performing alongside them as “our brother”.
Cold Chisel has announced the death of longtime touring saxophonist Andy Bickers after a battle with cancer. Robert Hambling via Instagram/@coldchiselofficial
“Our much-loved sax player of more than 30 years, Andy Bickers, passed away this morning after a hard fought battle with cancer,” the Instagram post read.
“Andy was our brother: an incredible musician and a great person to be out on the road or out on the town with.
“His valuable contribution onstage to songs like Rising Sun , Saturday Night and My Baby will be sorely missed.
“Our hearts break for his wife Lisa and his son Rudy,” the band concluded.
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