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Ian Rilen

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Ian Rilen with Rose Tattoo: 4 August 1998 - Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford, Australia

Ian Rilen (d. October 30 2006) was an Australian musician, most noted for his bass guitar work with Rose Tattoo and X. He was born in Bendigo, started his musical career in Sydney and later lived in Melbourne.

He also played with Sardine v and Ian Rilen & The Love Addicts. Rilen co-wrote one of Rose Tattoo's biggest hits, "Bad Boy for Love".

Rilen's solo albums included Love is Murder (2001) and Passion, Boots and Bruises (2004). A final album was completed shortly before his death from bladder cancer at the age of 59 on 30 October 2006.