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Doc Neeson, Melbourne Countdown Spectacular, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Doc Neeson’s Family, David Albert Issue Statement

The family of the late Doc Neeson, co-founder and singer for The Angels, and Alberts Records head David Albert, have issued statement following the death of Doc earlier today.

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Doc Neeson photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Doc Neeson R.I.P., Watch The Angels Greatest Hits

by Paul Cashmere

Doc Neeson of The Angels has lost his battle with cancer at age 67.

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Doc Neeson Dies At Age 67 BREAKING NEWS

by Paul Cashmere

Doc Neeson, co-founder and lead singer of the legendary Angels, has died at the age of 67 after losing his battle with cancer.

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Angels, Easybeats, Stevie Wright, Rose Tattoo Vinyl Coming Record Store Day

by Paul Cashmere

Classic albums by Stevie Wright, Rose Tattoo, The Angels and The Easybeats will be reissued on vinyl for Record Store Day Australia.

Tagged as: Record Store Day, Rose Tattoo, Stevie Wright, The Angels, The Easybeats

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Doc Neeson Releases First Song In Seven Years

by Paul Cashmere

Doc Neeson, the former lead singer of The Angels and Red Phoenix, has released ‘Walking In The Rain’, his first new song in seven years.

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Leo Sayer. photo by Ros O'Gorman Noise11.com

Leo Sayer And Aussie Allstars Say No Fracking Way

by Paul Cashmere

Leo Sayer has assembled an all-star Australian cast to protest the Australian Government’s Fracking policy.

Tagged as: Deni Hines, Doc Neeson, Fracking, Kevin Borich, Leo Sayer, The Angels

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The Angels Prep Second Dave Gleeson Album Talk The Talk

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels will release their second album with new lead singer Dave Gleeson in January.

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Chris Bailey, Noise11, 2011, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

GANGgajang To Play First Shows Since Passing Of Chris Bailey

by Paul Cashmere

GANGajang will perform their first shows since the death of bass player Chris Bailey in December including an appearance at the Woodford Folk Festival.

Tagged as: Chris Bailey, GANGgajang, Mark Callaghan, The Angels

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The Angels Talk The Talk A Second Time With Dave Gleeson

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels have completed their second album with Dave Gleeson. The ‘Talk The Talk’ album will be released in January.

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Suzi Quatro To Headline Australia’s Regional Red Hot Summer Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Suzi Quatro will return to Australia in January, 2014 to headline the regional Red Hot Summer tour.

Tagged as: Black Sorrows, Red Hot Summer Tour, Russell Morris, Shannon Noll, Suzi Quatro, The Angels

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The Screaming Jets Regroup For National Tour

by Paul Cashmere

The Screaming Jets will lap Australia one more time kicking off a national tour in Caloundra in October.

Tagged as: Dave Gleeson, The Angels, The Screaming Jets

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Jimmy Barnes, The Angels, Black Sorrows Set For One Electric Day

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Barnes will headline the inaugural One Electric Day concert at Werribee Park on November 24.

Tagged as: Boom Crash Opera, Duane mcDonald, James Reyne, One Electric Day, Ross Wilson, The Angels

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David Hasselhoff, Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

David Hasselhoff Covers Angels Classic For Doc Neeson

by Paul Cashmere

David Hasselhoff has covered The Angels ‘Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’ to help raise money for Doc Neeson’s ongoing medical treatment.

Tagged as: 70s, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, Australia, David Hasselhoff, Doc Neeson, rock, The Angels

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Midnight Oil Rock For Doc Neeson

by Paul Cashmere

Peter Garrett was back on stage with his Midnight Oil mates Jim Moginie and Rob Hirst to sing for Doc Neeson.

Tagged as: Doc Neeson, Jim Moginie, Midnight Oil, Peter Garrett, Rock For Doc, Ron Hirst, The Angels

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The Dead Daisies Release Footage From ZZ Top Gold Coast Show

by Paul Cashmere

The Dead Daisies have released video footage from their show on the Gold Coast with ZZ Top.

Tagged as: Guns n Roses, Slash, The Angels, The Dead Daisies, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top

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The Angels John Brewster Talks About The Passing of Chris Bailey

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music fans are mourning the death of The Angels’ bass player Chris Bailey, who passed away this morning (April 4) at 12:30am after a battle with cancer.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Chris Bailey, classic rock, John Brewster, rock, The Angels

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R.I.P. Chris Bailey Of The Angels

by Paul Cashmere

Chris Bailey, bass player for The Angels, lost his battle with cancer at 12:30am this morning.

Tagged as: 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Chris Bailey, classic rock, rock, The Angels

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Aaron Chugg Farewell Planned For Sydney On Tuesday

by Paul Cashmere

The Australian music industry is planning a Sydney-sized farewell for Aaron Chugg, who died on March 18 from complications from a stroke he had while tour managing The Stone Roses.

Tagged as: Aaron Chugg, Alex Lloyd, Australia, Big Day Out, Boom Crash Opera, Crowded House, Evermore, Future Music Festival, industry, Michael Coppel Presents, Rose Tattoo, Shannon Noll, the 2000 Olympic Games, The Angels, The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, The Church, The Harbour Agency, The Hoodoo Gurus, The Moody Blues, The Rockmelons, The Screaming Jets, The Venetians, The Whitlams

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David Lowy Recruits Jon Stevens For The Dead Daisies

by Paul Cashmere

David Lowy has a new “supergroup” with Jon Stevens as the singer.

Tagged as: Australia, David Edwards, David Lowy, Guns n Roses, Jon Stevens, Noiseworks, rock, The Angels, The Dead Daisies

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The Angels Announce Chris Bailey Benefit

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels used the podium at their Clipsal 500 appearance in Adelaide on the weekend to announce a benefit concert for their bass player Chris Bailey who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Tagged as: Australia, Chris Bailey, Cold Chisel, Don Walker, Gangajang, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, live, rock, The Angels

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Rock For Doc Stars Lined Up For Doc Neeson

by Paul Cashmere

Rose Tattoo, Jon Stevens and Steve Balbi of Noiseworks, Jimmy Barnes and Don Walker of Cold Chisel, Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil, Baby Animals, Mark Gable of Choirboys, Diesel, Screaming Jets, The Radiators, Mi-Sex, Red Phoenix, members of The Angels and Diva Demolition will gather for a benefit concert of Doc Neeson.

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Doc Neeson Awarded Order of Australia Medal

by Paul Cashmere

Doc Neeson has been awarded the Order of Australia medal for his services to music and the community.

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The Angels Chris Bailey Diagnosed With Aggressive Cancer

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels’ bass player Chris Bailey has been diagnosed with an aggressive, life threatening cancer and is undergoing immediate chemotherapy.

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The Angels Lock In Dates For First Half Of 2013

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels, Brewster Gleeson Brewster Bailey Norton, have already locked away dates for the first half of 2013.

Tagged as: 2013 tour dates, Dave Gleeson, John Brewster, Screaming Jets, The Angels

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Angry Anderson and Rose Tattoo. Photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Rose Tattoo Replace The Angels On Guns N Roses ZZ Top Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Rose Tattoo will take the place of The Angels on the upcoming Australian tour for Guns N Roses and ZZ Top.

Tagged as: Doc Neeson, Guns n Roses, Rose Tattoo, The Angels, ZZ Top

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The Angels John And Rick Brewster And Chris Bailey Release Statement For Doc Neeson

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels’ co-founders John and Rick Brewster and Chris Bailey have issued a heart-felt statement following the news of singer Doc Neeson’s brain tumour.

Tagged as: Bob Spencer, Buzz Bidstrup, Dave Gleeson, Doc Neeson, Jim Hilburn, John Brewster, Rick Brewster, Screaming Jets, The Angels

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Doc Neeson Hospitalised With Brain Tumour

by Paul Cashmere

Doc Neeson of The Angels is being treated for a brain tumour in a Sydney hospital.

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Guns N’ Roses And ZZ Top To Tour Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Guns N’ Roses and ZZ Top will head to Australia for a double header in March.

Tagged as: Grand Prix, Guns n Roses, The Angels, ZZ Top

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The Angels And The Angels Announce 2013 Dates

by Paul Cashmere

2013 is going to be an interesting time for The Angels in Australia. There will be two bands called The Angels on tour at the same time.

Tagged as: Bob Spencer, Buzz Bidstrup, Dave Gleeson, Doc Neeson, Jim Hilburn, John Brewster, Screaming Jets, The Angels

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Chris Bailey Joins The Angels On Stage

by Paul Cashmere

The Angels bass player Chris Bailey was back in the band for one song last night in Sydney.

Tagged as: Chris Bailey, Dave Gleeson, John Brewster, Take It To The Streets, The Angels

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