Overview
- Cold Chisel confirmed Friday that Andy Bickers died that morning after a long, hard‑fought battle with cancer.
- Lead singer Jimmy Barnes and other band members paid tribute on social media, calling Bickers a brother and praising his musicianship and character.
- Bickers began his career in Wellington before moving to Australia, and he became a touring member of Cold Chisel for more than 30 years.
- He also toured and recorded with major acts including Midnight Oil, The Eagles, Silverchair and Don Henley, making him a familiar presence on Australian stages.
- The band asked for privacy for Bickers’ wife Lisa and son Rudy and has not released details about memorial arrangements, prompting widespread condolences from the music community.