Beloved Celibate Rifles Frontman & Aus Broadcaster Damien Lovelock Passes Away

Damien Lovelock, frontman for Australian rock outfit The Celibate Rifles and beloved broadcaster, has passed away aged 65.

As ABC reports, Lovelock passed away at his Sydney home following a battle with cancer, with friends, family and fans paying tribute.

Lovelock joined The Celibate Rifles in 1980, shortly after their formation, and featured across their many albums while also releasing two solo records.

On top of his prolific music career, he was also a broadcaster and legend within Australian sport, working for SBS, ABC and more.

Just heard my old friend has passed away . Intelligent, witty, funny incredibly talented and a tragic ⁦@SeaEagles⁩ supporter. 4 out of 5 ain’t bad I guess. Vale Damo #damienlovelock #celibaterifles https://t.co/oQg2r7rJYB

— jim sheedy (@jimtimshim) August 3, 2019

One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write. A tribute to my great mate Damien Lovelock. https://t.co/Gia1ndB3kN

— Steve Cannane (@SteveCannane) August 3, 2019

RIP Damien Lovelock. Thank you for entertaining us. You were fucking awesome! 🕺#celibaterifles. "It's such a wonderful life" 🎶 #RipDamo

— Jason Oxenbridge (@JOxenbridge) August 3, 2019