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Legendary Australian rock music icon Garry Van Egmond dies aged 82 - as friends and colleagues celebrate the incredible career promoting bands like AC/DC


Veteran Australian music promoter Garry Van Egmond has died aged 82.

The Melbourne-based rock promoter, who was responsible for AC/ DC's tours for 30 years, passed away on Saturday morning following complications from surgery. He was also responsible for Bette Midler's 'The Divine Miss M Tour' in 1978, which sold out 72 performances, Jesus Christ Superstar in 1992, and Riverdance in 1997. His work in touring, production of theatrical events, merchandising, marketing, and promotion saw him sell over 35 million tickets across across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

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