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Legendary Australian musician who worked with AC/DC star Bon Scott dies aged 77 - as long-time friend and colleague Jimmy Barnes leads the tributes


Veteran Australian bassist Bruce Howe died in Adelaide on Wednesday aged 77, following a long cancer battle.

Legendary Australian musician Bruce Howe died in Adelaide on Wednesday aged 77 following a long cancer battle. Veteran Australian bassist Bruce Howe died in Adelaide on Wednesday aged 77 following a long cancer battle. 'He played a crucial role in guiding some of the nation’s most renowned rock front men, including Bon and Jimmy, as well as a multitude of other artists,' Marshall began.

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