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1 Written by johnna, on 08-03-2010 06:47
R.I.P. Mick Cocks. You always be in heart and soul of one bulgarian... Until i die! Rock on !

2 Written by rocknroll, on 07-02-2010 06:30
i never forget the show in winterthur (swiss) in 2007!Mike Cooks thought that i was throwing a cup of beer at him.So, it wasn`t me. But he called me \"...fuck you...\" Mr. Andersons stands between us....and laughs....! Since that time for me and my woman and one of my deepest friends bernd there was no discussion......he is the one!!!!! We always love you and Rose Tattoo! Thank you for all......

3 Written by debbysue, on 27-01-2010 16:26
Hi, I met Mick when he was in Heaven, touring with Judas Priest. I'm sure he's resting in peace and has someone there with him he never knew about. I don't know much about his life after the short time I had met him,that was over 25 years ago. I wished I could have spoke with him again, but hadn't heard of him coming back to the United States. My heart goes out to all of you missing him.

4 Written by DAZZA, on 25-01-2010 13:07
I have been a Tatt's FAN since they first started in Australia. Another brother lost.RIP Mick. Pete will be waiting for you. I am so sad. Lots of love to your family. Brother.

5 Written by RobG, on 18-01-2010 22:39
Well Mick I was quite saddened to learn of your passing just before heading off overseas on 23/12/2009. I must say that I spent a fair amount of time during that flight thinking about our early teens and the fun times we had back then. There was plenty of kicking the football up and down the street using our respective driveways as the goals. The scoreline was fairly even in the end. Then of course there were the many hours spent in my parent’s lounge room with Micky B. singing and playing along with makeshift instruments to Satisfaction, Tin Soldier, Gloria and pretty much the entire Jimi Hendrix Smash Hits collection. We blew the crap out of that old record player and microphone. We dreamt of starting a band and learning to play real instruments and I remember the day I got an amp for you to plug in the guitar you’d just bought. I connected it up in your bedroom, turned up the volume and strummed a few notes. You came running in saying “hey Rob how did you learn to play like that? That was great!” It was the first time either of us had heard your guitar through an amp and neither of us had a clue how to play it. We did dream of playing in a rock band but mate you ended up living that dream. I’ve seen articles referring to you as a rock god and going by your achievements and the tributes written here there’s no reason to doubt it. Rest in Peace Mick, those teenage memories will never be forgotten.

6 Written by jotest, on 15-01-2010 00:46
One of the best ist gone! We'll never forget you! I know you have fun with Bon and the other Tatts in heaven!!
R.I.P. Mick

7 Written by Josh H./Germany, on 11-01-2010 01:58
Life fades away, but the music and the memory of a fullblooded Rock`n Roll Outlaw remains. Thank you for all the great music. You`ll never be forgotten!!!

8 Written by BALKISDREAMER, on 11-01-2010 01:30
1979-1980,in a music store in Paris with a hign school friend, watching a promoted new album: Rose Tatto\'s first lp,been impressed by the picture, the group on stage, that little bald man looking at his guitarist, simulating a guitar playing...like us in our bedrooms listening to Scorpions or Motorhead,no \"chi-chis\", no strass, no make-up, only brute Rock\'n\'Roll, just seeing that layer! I kept it in memory, didn\'t buy the thing( no money), heard \"Rock\'n\'Outlaw\" on the radio some days after, recognized it before hearing the name of the band! No disappointement! No treachery, the packaging looked like the inside product!I loved rock rythm guitar before, so Cocks riffs were my \"remedy\" to teenager blues! The sound of that album is still a \"reference\", Angry never sung so perfectly dirtly! Astra Wally\'s intro is master piece, see the You tube video of that tune in 81, there\'s no more to say after seeing Angry giving all that he has and even more, while the rythm machine behind is leading us to trance as well as a deedjereedoo would...So Thank you Mister Cocks, Mister Wells, Mister \"Digger Royal\" for those moments of Highness that inlightened my youth.

9 Written by Børd, on 06-01-2010 18:25
R.I.P. Mick.
One of the greatest Rhythm guitar players of all time is gone. We'll remember you always.

10 Written by David McCay, on 03-01-2010 08:46
To ALL the Tatts Family, my deepest condolences to you all, I am living in Germany and I have just heard this tragic news.
As an ex participant in the Rose Tattoo Phenomenon during the 70's and a respectful friend of all of the Band, I offer my sincere and heartfelt sorrow to you all for the Great Loss of one of the World's True Rock Guitarists and a person that will always remain in my heart, soul and memories.

Michael, I will be up there soon, save me a seat at the Foldback Desk..

David McCay
EX Rose Tattoo Roadie
1974-1976

11 Written by mickybull, on 29-12-2009 12:04
R.I.P. Mick you were one of the best! all the best to Angry & the boys. the 4th original to go.

12 Written by Schorsch, on 28-12-2009 06:41
we´ve lost a great rock´n´roll star, thank you for all the good time at the shows, we can´t be beaten

R.I.P Mick

13 Written by Stephen Ryan, on 28-12-2009 06:13
R.I.P. Mick

14 Written by mark paul, on 27-12-2009 18:24
the australian rock fans have lost another rocker from the seventies lm privilged to have seen mick play way back then gone but never forgotten rip mick

15 Written by MILKY, on 27-12-2009 10:48
R.I.P. MICK,
THANX FOR THE GREAT TUNES OVER THE YEARS,AND THE GREAT LIVE PERFORMANCES.

16 Written by Eva, on 27-12-2009 06:21
I saw you on stage twice - with Rose Tattoo and Doomfoxx. Thanks for great moments. Rock heaven, mister!

17 Written by Tom Hawkinson, on 27-12-2009 05:44
Wish I could have seen you. Your music was awesome. I searched for years to get all your records. We'll miss you. Rock In Peace!

18 Written by fab Toulouse France, on 27-12-2009 05:23
I won't forget you Mr Cocks. Sad to see you go but your music will still there ....with us, everywhere.

19 Written by BelfordScott, on 27-12-2009 04:27
RIP Mick. I was so lucky to meet you in Strasbourg a couple of years ago after the gig there. You were everything I wanted in a Rock Star. You made it look so effortless. Rock and Roll is King

20 Written by HOUIYOUX Hervé, on 27-12-2009 04:15
R.I.P mick

21 Written by Ourson, on 27-12-2009 01:00
Rest In Peace Mick. Hell is gonna rock

22 Written by Philippe, on 26-12-2009 22:34
Hello I am French, I have just learnt the piece of news(short story) I am very sad I am a fan of Rose) tatoo since 3o the years the rock 'n' roll has just lost a big sir my thoughts go to his(her) family. Relaying in peace

23 Written by thierry,france, on 26-12-2009 20:28
R.I.P.
...so sad

24 Written by Jimmy Jack, on 26-12-2009 17:01
RIP Mick

The True Rock 'n Roll Outlaw

Condolences to all his family and friends

25 Written by Neen, on 26-12-2009 14:23
Wish I could go back in time and be sitting around in the wee small hours on the back verandah in Surry Hills listening to you and Ian jam while I rolled the hot ones. RIP with much love xxx

26 Written by SkidKnoxie, on 26-12-2009 12:20
At the age of 15 I used my brothers ID to get into a Rose Tattoo show, I remember it like it was yesterday.

For me, the Tatts will never die yet I feel like Ive lost a brother.

RIP MICK COX.

ROSE TATTOO FOREVER.

27 Written by Jonesy, on 26-12-2009 10:17
RIP brother

You are a part of the legend.

28 Written by MXM, on 26-12-2009 05:02
RIP

Legend.

29 Written by Daan - Rumblers C.C., on 26-12-2009 02:19
R.I.P.

Heroes Never Die...

30 Written by marcel from germany, on 25-12-2009 23:34
it's so sad ;(

rest in peace mick...

we'll never forget you!

31 Written by Jonas, on 25-12-2009 22:45
R.I.P

32 Written by Holtom Clan, on 25-12-2009 13:45
Keep on rockin'! See you on the other side

33 Written by JONNYFROMSILVES, on 25-12-2009 09:56
A GREAT GUY IS GOME , SOLONG COWBOY

34 Written by Nicky-lee and James, on 25-12-2009 04:33
We are so sad - rest in peace Mick. Long live the tats!

35 Written by Thomas_Germany, on 25-12-2009 00:06
see you on the other side, Mick
R.I.P.

36 Written by Mariella, on 24-12-2009 22:18
R I P ..... Im so sad your gone. Im lost of words

37 Written by Andy from germany, on 24-12-2009 21:40
Im so sad ,rest in peace mick,,LEGENDS NEVER DIE ! ROSE TATTOO FOREVER !!!

38 Written by Keith Crowe, on 24-12-2009 20:14
Seeing Mick play 2 sets in one night with Rose Tattoo and Doomfox in London a few years ago is the best rock and roll memory I have from the countless gigs I've been to. So glad I saw him play. Cheers mate.

39 Written by arild nøsterberget.oslo.norway, on 24-12-2009 20:04
I just feel so sad,words cant tell.
condolences to family and friends.
R.I.P Mick.

40 Written by Juergen, on 24-12-2009 19:46
Hard to believe. Its so sad. Only the good die young sounds like a very bad cliche, but it seems like all the Tatts guys are good guys..... Mick was a great friend, a brilliant musician and a real Rock`n`Roller. It was a pleasure to know you. We will miss you. R.I.P. Mick.

41 Written by norm kells, on 24-12-2009 19:19
what do i say ,you were agreat mate when we were growing up in fairfield lots of great times in the early sixties playing footy ,cowboys and indians,all the things young boys do growing up.Saw you afew times in later years at tatts gigs,admired you greatly Michael.Condolences to family and friends.

42 Written by Bazza., on 24-12-2009 18:54
A very sad day for Micks family, friends & industry collegues everywhere.
Just glad everyone had a chance to show their support at the concert.
Stay strong Angry as we know that you are now the sole keeper of the flame.
RIP Mick & thanks for the memories.

43 Written by Bruno & Sylvie ,Erstein ,Franc, on 24-12-2009 18:39
One of the boys nous a quitté,pour moi il était mon guitariste préféré et un musicien qui était toujours sympa avec ces fans,une grosse perte pour le monde du Rock & Roll.
Thanks for all Brother

44 Written by Annette Oslo, on 24-12-2009 18:32
This is so sad.When you play here in Oslo,You sad you gonna by me a drink the next time we meet. I hope we meet agian somewere. RIP

45 Written by Tattoo Dan Collins, on 24-12-2009 18:13
A sad death that leaves a hole in your soul. Luckily there's a lot of great music Mick left behind to fill that hole.
Contribute to cancer research people!!!!! Enough already!!!

46 Written by TFFT Paris, on 24-12-2009 17:46
Une grande tristesse à quelques heures de Noël...

Merci pour tout

RIP Mick

47 Written by Laurie Newham, on 24-12-2009 17:38
...they must of needed a REAL R'N'R rhythm man for the "Great Gig In The Sky"..... Well, they got one... Bon Voyage Mick

48 Written by wildmanofrock, on 24-12-2009 14:41
rock on mick
so sad you will be missed

49 Written by thomas jensen, on 24-12-2009 13:27
hey mick,

we will miss you..

50 Written by Jxander, on 24-12-2009 13:00
Legendary riffs that change your life. Thank you Mick Cocks and all of Rose Tattoo. Rock On

51 Written by john bastow, on 24-12-2009 10:02
l know Mick from the age5. l remember when he first pick up the guitar. That was the day we lost a great footballer. Mick had the ability to be good at what ever he wished. we had a lot of good times love to JOAN BILL SHANE

52 Written by Robin, on 24-12-2009 09:22
So sad,
Thank you for great music.
It will never be the same anymore
So sad

53 Written by Moreno, on 24-12-2009 09:16
I'm very very sad :-(
r.i.p.

54 Written by glen braid, on 24-12-2009 08:33
we are so sad for the passing of a man that rock many and who we loved as part of one of the best rock bands of all times , we loved every song we heardand listen to of your . will be missed in Canada r.i.p from Canada

55 Written by rockbrat, on 24-12-2009 08:03
Sadly, all the best guys are departing. Pete Wells, Lobby Lloyde, Thorpie, Rilen. Mick Cocks was a legend. His 'stutter' gun playing style was unique and rapid. He was damn cool. How cool ? Lets not forget Guns n Roses asked him to join them. That was not widely known - from memory they asked Wells at one point too. I saw him play across many pubs over many years. I saw him play with Pete Wells band, with TMG, with the Wild Colinial Boys, with Heart Attack...and of course with the Tatts. I never saw him with Heaven, but the stuff he rcoded with them was truly great. We have lost another of our genuine true breed. You can never replace guys like this. They are authentic. Cliche maybe, but I hope he's now playing guitar somewhere, left of Pete Wells, as he always was......rest in peace.

56 Written by Jacob, on 24-12-2009 07:52
Playing some Rose Tattoo and having a drink as i type this.

Rest in peace Mick.

57 Written by Eric from France, on 24-12-2009 07:49
I'm very very sad about this news... I saw the Tatts last Year, in Prague then in Berlin. Pix with Mick, Geordie & Angry, great souvenir. Never forgotten, always in our memories...All my support to his family...

58 Written by Felipe Lopez, on 24-12-2009 07:33
A great musician leave us, we never forgot your music man. Rose Tattoo the greatest hard rock band!!!

My respects for guys, from Chile, South America

59 Written by Richey Ward, Bristol, UK, on 24-12-2009 07:25
I raise my glass to you Mick and thank you for the wonderful moments you put into my life and the great music you and the guys created together; and a tear or two from a rock dinosuar still kickin at nearly 56 yrs old.
CHEERS MICK........
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60 Written by angus98uk, on 24-12-2009 07:10
Forever missed. Rock In Peace mate
and raise a little bit of hell in heaven!!!

61 Written by Martin from Durham, England, on 24-12-2009 07:06
I'm quite at a loss for words after hearing about Mick's passing

62 Written by Leah, on 24-12-2009 07:02
We had our good times and our tough times. I hope we both find peace in the end together in that we have known one another. Love always, Leah

63 Written by biff, on 24-12-2009 06:49
we will remember

64 Written by DJBAK, on 24-12-2009 06:48
A significant loss to Australian music. Mick was the consummate Aussie rock star. His guitar playing was unique and was the heart and soul of the Rose Tattoo sound. A sad time but Mick will be remembered through his music.
Condolences to his family. RIP

65 Written by Sascha H., on 24-12-2009 06:30
Just shocked by this sad news.Rock in heaven Mick!!!

66 Written by Paco, on 24-12-2009 05:49
RIP Mick

67 Written by Richard UK, on 24-12-2009 03:24
I am saddened to hear of Mick's untimely passing. First seeing The Tatts at the Marquee back in 1981, He became one of the most influential guitarists I'd ever seen. It was great to see him back a few years ago. A great loss to rock and roll.

68 Written by john jackson, on 24-12-2009 03:17
Mick was a lovely, kind and caring human being. I was so sad to learn of his passing. His music will forever live on in my heart.

69 Written by TJ, on 24-12-2009 03:02
Thank´s for all.Rock in peace Mick

70 Written by John Shearer 30 Chancellor Str, on 24-12-2009 02:45
Sad To hear the news of Micks passing away. I publish the Rose Tattoo Scarred For Life Fanzine In Scotland U.K i want to pass my thoughts and condolnicies to micks family & friends! Your a peice now my friend love always Been a tatts fan for 33 years.and still a tatts fan.mick you will alawys be in my sprit RIP Mick.

71 Written by zebedee, on 24-12-2009 02:35
mick and the band gave, and still do give, me much pleasure over the years. awesome live. R.I.P. i will always remember you to the day i die.

72 Written by Steve Gorvel, on 24-12-2009 02:06
Very sorry to hear the sad news.
Condolences to Mick's family and the band.

Steve Gorvel. England.

73 Written by elite_und4ground_lazy_s0d melb, on 24-12-2009 02:01
sory to see him go.my thourts go out the his family and the rest of the band. i have been a fan allmost from day one and aways will be. R I P

74 Written by schroedey, on 24-12-2009 02:00
oh mate,
i loved to work and party with you.
when you said "i love to play", i thought... yes, i can hear it.
your playing touched me bad and the vibe you spread will accompany me and my playing till the end of my days.

i`ll have a drink on you tonight...

rest in peace mate !!!

schroedey

75 Written by DAVEROCK, on 24-12-2009 01:13
I SAW THE TATTS PLAYING IN BELGIUM NEARLY 3 YEARS AGO. I CAN SAY MICK WAS A REAL ROCKER.
GOOD BYE MICK?
I WILL LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC UNTILL THE END OF MY LIFE.
I AM SAD.
DAVID

76 Written by to Mick, on 24-12-2009 00:46
Oh shit! What a sad loss! Yet another hero gone forever. Died too young. Rest in peace!

77 Written by Alexandra, on 24-12-2009 00:44
RIP, Mick.
I wish to send my sincere condolence to Micks family

78 Written by melinda hewitt, on 24-12-2009 00:06
I wish to send my sincere condolence to Micks family, I will be spending my christmas day with his father whom I've never met, but is an aquaintence of my parents. I beleive in these sad times we all should share love, forgivness and humility.. I just want to share that although you hadn't seen your dad in years, he feels the lose of you and has shed tears for you his son... Merry Christmas Mick R.I.P xxxx

79 Written by JJ, on 23-12-2009 23:51
Sad news. Rock In Peace, Mick.

80 Written by supatrucka!!, on 23-12-2009 23:15
i grew up with you guys !! through hard and tough !!love ya's R.I.P MICK rock in peace xx

81 Written by Werner, on 23-12-2009 23:13
Your style of playing guitar was the heart of Rose Tattoo. There was a time in my life were all things went wrong...
The music of Rose Tattoo an not at least your SOUND helped me to get back my inner strengh. All the shows I've seen in my life were amazing and a healing for my soul. I'll never forget that and keep you deep in me heart...

Like Angry sometimes said near the end of the gigs: " Is it time to say good bye? No, no,no,no... It's time to say - we will se you again!!!

R.I.P my brother

82 Written by Metalbaker, on 23-12-2009 23:10
I can´t believe, i am really sad. Will never froget the beers we had. Never meet such a friendly, rockin´ musician. Youre always been close. RIP Mick
Tears in my eyes, beer in my hand and TATTS in my heard

83 Written by theo, on 23-12-2009 23:00
saw the tatts first off at shanneys hurstville supposed to be going to the blue light disco, now im old and grey now trying to teach my young bloke about real rock and roll

84 Written by Manfred Lack, WackenFoundation, on 23-12-2009 22:44
seine Musik bleibt!

85 Written by Keule 1%er, on 23-12-2009 22:40
A sad day, as the fourth founding member of Rose Tattoo left due to the mercyless desease.

Mick was one of the backbones of the band and was a hige part in creating the sound we all love to this day. As as far as anybody who got to know him goes, he was a hell of a nice guy.

Mick, I hope you have fun now, where much to many of the good guys went the last years. Rest in peace.

86 Written by Yours Sünje, on 23-12-2009 22:39
Rest in Peace!! We wil lnever Forget you!!

87 Written by Fleabag, on 23-12-2009 22:26
R.I.P Mick Cocks
You really were something special!!!...
We will miss you, your music will live forever...R'N'F'N'R

88 Written by Sabina Classen - Holy Moses -, on 23-12-2009 22:06
Mick was not only the guitar player of Rose Tattoo & Doomfoxx and a musician of one of our Wacken Records Artists, he was a really good friend to me and I will never forget you. Mick. Rest in Peace, Mick, yours Sabina
...we will see us back in some times...and if you meet at your place, where you are now...Pete...give him a lot of greetings from me...

89 Written by juju, on 23-12-2009 22:00
i will miss you love juju

90 Written by Grunt, on 23-12-2009 21:52
As the saying go's,only the good die young. R.I.P Mick, you were not just good, but one of the best.

91 Written by Gman, on 23-12-2009 21:49
Another legend taken too soon. Micks musical brillance will forever live in our minds and our hearts. Tatts forever.

92 Written by Darren Dart, on 23-12-2009 21:36
a sad loss to aussie rock...a part of the legend that is rose tattoo!
rockin with pete..

93 Written by Celestin Zahmoul, on 23-12-2009 21:14
RIP Mick Cocks.. It's a sad new
Lot of thoughts from France
Condolences

Rock in peace.

94 Written by ROYCE JUDD, on 23-12-2009 20:53
TATTS ALWAYS SOUNDED AS THEY SHOULD WHEN MICK WAS PLAYING, TIGHT, TUFF, AND UNRELENTING. THANKS FOR THE INTENSITY. GENUINE ARTICLE.

95 Written by Cindy 'OnTheRocks', on 23-12-2009 20:52
R.I.P. this makes me very sad.... :-(

96 Written by One of the Boys, on 23-12-2009 20:49
Mick saw you Angry, Pete and the boys play many times, especially great gigs with the Angels (Angel City)in Melbourne.

As a teenager I bought all your Tatts CD's and play them daily 25 years later , true 100% respect.

Rock in Peace

97 Written by Fast Eddie, on 23-12-2009 20:40
Mate what can I say. Loved your outlaw les paul playing , smoke in the mouth and bottle of booze in hand playing. Sad sad day.
RIP

98 Written by Colin Leonard, on 23-12-2009 19:48
Together with Pete, Mick created the \" KILLER \" sound that was Rose Tattoo.

99 Written by Greg, on 23-12-2009 19:45
Very sad news. The one and only time i met Mick was around 1975, just before him and Angry headed to Sydney to create the band. I remember an affable bloke, and a black Les Paul. I was also proud to listen to his amazing rythym guitar work and say....I played in that band. R.I.P. Mick, and condolences to family and friends. Greg.

100 Written by Philtty, on 23-12-2009 19:21
Sad day, a big guitarist left us.
I shall never forget it fabulous concert in the TRABENDO to PARIS.
Repose in peace, MICK.
ROSE TATTOO for ever!

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