Legendary Australian guitarist Rowland S. Howard dies aged 50

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.
Howard played a pivotal role in the Australian punk movement, which was captured in Richard Lowenstein's Australian punk documentary released this year, We're Living on Dog Food.
His second solo album Pop Crimes — released to critical acclaim earlier this year almost a decade after his debut — was the swansong to his brilliant legacy.