Awards in 2006, to play in an all-star tribute band for his departed Rose Tattoo bandmate Pete Wells who had died of prostate cancer on 27 March. He left his hospital bed to attend Rose Tattoo's ARIA Hall of Fame induction on 16 August. Two tribute concerts were held for him on 5 and 6 October. He died at the age of 59 on 30 October 2006. Two further Rose Tattoo members have died of cancer: Loyde (also producer for X) in 2007 and Cocks in 2009. Personal life He was married twice, first to Stephanie Falconer and second to Sofia Fitzpatrick. His domestic partners included Cathy Green and Brigitte. Rilen had five children: Alicia Ann Macfarlane, Jai Jai Rilen, Gentilla, Tallulah (with Falconer) and Romeo (with Brigitte). Discography AlbumsIan RilenLove is Murder (2001)Ian Rilen & the Love Addicts'''Passion Boots & Bruises (2004)The Family from Cuba (2007) Further reading Volkman, Kim. The Devil Won’t Take Charity'', 2017, Melbourne. References General Note: Archived [on-line] copy has limited functionality. Specific External links Ian Rilen (I-94 Bar) Daniel Ziffer, "Rose Tattoo Legend dies" (The Age, 30 October 2006) Vale Ian Rilen 1947 births 2006 deaths Australian bass guitarists Deaths from bladder cancer Musicians from Melbourne People from Bendigo 20th-century Australian musicians 20th-century bass guitarists Paul Kelly and the Messengers members Rose Tattoo members Deaths from cancer in Victoria (Australia)