Biography
Legendary Australian musician, Ian Rilen was in noted bands dating back from the 70s to his death in 2006. Originally known for writing one of Rose Tattoo's early hits, Bad Boy For Love, he also wrote a song, Stuck on You, that became an anthem for Melbourne alpha yobs, Hunters and Collectors. Ian Rilen went on to form one of Australia's most celebrated, uncompromising, hardest and longest serving punk rock bands, X.
Dying of bladder cancer on October 30, 2006, Rilen, who had a long standing reputation as a hard working musician, continued to play normal gigs right up until just before his death.
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