The Australian music industry is in mourning after it emerged that legendary Brisbane punk rock drummer Alan ‘Fred’ Noonan has died aged 58.
The veteran rocker, who performed in several popular bands throughout his career, passed away on May 9 after a long battle with stage four colorectal cancer.
He was the drummer for the popular Australian rock band Six Ft Hick and toured the country with many artists including The White Stripes, Beasts of Bourbon and TISM.
Noonan was known for his endless passion for performing energetic live shows with his band, and had played nearly 2,000 concerts throughout his 40-year career.
The Brisbane-born musician also performed in his own one-man group called the Fred Band, often opening for his other group.
The Australian music industry is in mourning after it emerged that legendary Brisbane punk rock drummer Alan ‘Fred’ Noonan (pictured) has died aged 58.
The veteran rocker, who performed in several popular bands throughout his career, passed away on May 9 after a long battle with stage four colorectal cancer.
Six Ft Hick frontman Geoff Corbett paid tribute to his best friend, saying he always gave his fans a show to remember.
“He translated a lot of his humor into his live shows by doing completely innovative things and getting weird to entertain,” he said. courier mail.
‘He took each day as it came and was always amazed at where he was. Noonan thought that life owed him nothing and he was very grateful.
He was the drummer for popular Australian rock band Six Ft Hick (pictured) and toured the country with many artists including The White Stripes, Beasts of Bourbon and TISM.
Noonan was known for his endless passion for performing energetic live shows with his band, and had played nearly 2,000 concerts throughout his 40-year career.
Fans also paid tribute to the iconic musician on social media, writing that he will “rest in punk.”
Meanwhile, ABC’s long-running music show Rage posted on Instagram that it would host a special show in Noonan’s honor.
“We will celebrate the life of Six Ft Hick drummer Fred Noonan with a tribute that will include the band’s music videos,” they wrote.
Noonan is survived by his partner Caitlin Sheedy.