Legendary Australian rock star Chris Turner, who performed with band Rose Tattoo has died following an extended well being battle as his demise was confirmed by a detailed buddy a preferred blues singer Cletis Carr

A legendary rock musician, who carried out with Rose Tattoo, Offended Anderson and Billy Thorpe, has died.

Chris Turner’s demise was introduced by his blue singer buddy Cletis Carr as he paid a heartbreaking tribute. Chris died following an extended battle with unwell well being. The star died on Wednesday October 22 – he was in his late 60s.

Cletis wrote: “Nonetheless processing the lack of my long-time buddy, bandmate, and surrogate “huge brother” Chris Turner.”

He added: “We misplaced Chris only a few hours in the past, he’d been battling a number of well being points for a lot of 12 months.”

Cletis additionally defined how he had contacted Chris simply final week, who shared his frustration over being in a wheelchair “however was upbeat and optimistic about being again within the studio, mixing tracks for a brand new launch”. He added: “My sympathies and love exit to household.”

Tributes to Chris have poured in on social media as one wrote: “Relaxation in peace Chris, from rose tattoo your music will dwell on”.

One other added: “My sympathy and sincerest condolences too household’s and freinds.” [sic] A 3rd added: “Noticed Chris many occasions together with his bandmates on the Monday music trivia at Miss Celie’s in Ashfield, Sydney. Condolences to household and buddies.”

Chris was born in London and began enjoying guitar in 1961. His first band appeared on the identical invoice as David Bowie, Peter Frampton and The Small Faces with Steve Marriot. He began off enjoying the Mecca Ballroom Circuit together with his band till 1965 earlier than The Chris Turner Group and The Wranglers transfer to Auckland, New Zealand.

Chris then moved to Sydney, Australia within the Nineteen Seventies earlier than touring New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland throughout 18 months.

In 1973 Chris fashioned the band Drain!, which carried out across the onerous rock golf equipment in Sydney. Chris was then requested to hitch heavy rock band Buffalo in 1975 and he recorded and wrote the title observe for his or her album Common Rock n’ Curler.

He additionally carried out with Pete Wells and Digger Royal of Rose Tattoo in his band The Chris Turner Band, which had a daily slot performing on the fashionable Chequers nightclub. Chris additionally toured with Rose Tattoo from the late ’70s to early ’80s.

His music profession with The Chris Turner band continued via the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and ’10s. He continued his music profession all through latest years additionally, recording and producing music.

His later ventures included The Blues Pirates, The Cave Males, Turner & Simmons, and collaborations with Alex Smith from Transferring Footage.

His tune Manner Down n’ Blues, which was launched in October 2021, reached quantity two in The Australian Blues & Roots Charts.

Chris’ well being began to face difficulties within the Nineties as he had minor hand surgical procedures, however he remained decided to proceed performing.

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