Rose Tattoo guitarist and founding member Mick Cocks has been diagnosed with liver cancer.
In a statement, the band’s manager Steve White said, "Mick has asked that I release this information to avoid the rumour mill taking control of information. The situation is that Mick has been diagnosed with liver cancer and is now under the advice of the very best doctors in Sydney.Treatment plans are underway and Mick is in good spirits and ready for a fight".Cocks was there at the start of The Tatts in 1976. He has also been a member of the Ted Mulry Gang and Heaven.
Rose Tattoo lost Pete Wells to cancer in 2006, Ian Rilen in 2006 and Lobby Loyde in 2007.
