Lead singer of pioneering Australian punk band The Saints is known for 'life of poetry and music'
The Saints Chris Bailey Dead Shocks his fans
Bailey was born in Belfast, and when he was young, his parents emigrated to Brisbane, Australia
At Age of 65 Chris Bailey breathed his last.....
He formed the Saints in the early 1970s with Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay
Following the release of the “(I’m) Stranded” single in 1976, the band’s debut album (I’m) Stranded arrived in 1977.
It was followed in quick succession by 1978’s Prehistoric Sounds and Eternally Yours.
Ed Kuepper@EdKueppertwitted....
very sad to confirm the news about Chris Bailey dying on the weekend.
Ed Kuepper@EdKuepper
Chris and I met when we were about 14 during detention at Oxley High School and became close friends which later developed into what I always thought was an extremely strong artistic partnership,
2/2 I couldn't have hoped for a better singer. My deepest condolences to his wife Elisabet, his sisters Margaret, Carol and Maureen and the rest of his family and loved ones.
Another legend down. Huge Loss For Australian Music Industry. This one a co-creator of punk music. RIP Chris Bailey!!!