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Legendary Australian musician dead at 77 - as his Empire of the Sun star son pays tribute to him


Beloved Australian blues musician Rick Steele died on Monday aged 77, following a long health battle.

His death was confirmed in a heartbreaking statement on social media by his son Luke, who is the frontman of Australian electronic music act Empire of the Sun. His death was confirmed in a heartbreaking statement on social media by his son Luke, who is the frontman of Australian electronic music act Empire of the Sun Steele's enormous contributions to the industry were recognised with his induction into the WA Music Hall of Fame in 2016, alongside icons such as AC/DC’s Bon Scott.

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