Rowland S Howard died, collaborator of L.A. RECORD alums Nick Cave and Lydia Lunch… Our respects go out to his family and friends.

Legendary Australian guitarist Rowland S. Howard has lost his battle with liver cancer, aged 50.

His slashing, reverb-drenched guitar style with bands such as The Birthday Party and Boys Next Door cast a spell over a new generation of guitarists from bands such as Witch Hats and Digger and the Pussycats.

Howard’s last public performance was at St Kilda’s Prince Bandroom in October. [Read More]