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RIP Mick Cocks
Mick was suffering from liver cancer and passed away in a Sydney hospital.
Pete Wells, who died in March 2006 from prostate cancer, formed Rose Tattoo in 1976, joining forces with Cocks, Angry Anderson, Ian Rilen and Dallas Royal.
His death comes just months after some of Australia's best-loved rockers joined forces to put on a benefit gig. Rose Tattoo, Jimmy Barnes, You Am I, Ian Moss and The Screaming Jets played at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre in July to raise money for Mick.
Source: ABC News 
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Rose Tattoo is an Australian rock and roll band, now led by Angry Anderson, that was formed in Sydney in 1976. Their sound is hard rock mixed with blues rock influences, with songs including "Bad Boy for Love", "Rock 'n' Roll Outlaw", "Nice Boys", "We Can't Be Beaten" and "Scarred for Life". Their first four albums were produced by Harry Vanda and George Young who also worked with AC/DC. They...
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RIP Mick, best rhythm guitarist in the land, & one of the nicest blokes: will be sadly missed: condolances to the band & family
please DIG, what about a special feature on the Mick Cocks era of the Tatts????
what about of old Countdown footage or something live of the Tatts in action ....
Rose Tattoo. Outstanding memories of the hardest band this country has ever produced. They just flat out kicked arse,took no prisoners and went for the throat like nothing else we have seen here, or anywhere else for that matter. Mick will be sadly missed by all who have ever seen this seminal outfit.
My deepest sympathy to Micks family and all involved with the band. We all should remember all the good things he has done.Fabulous player and performer!! Tourmaline Hotel-Vineyard-This will be one concert I will never forget!! R.I.P Mick.
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