‘80s rock frontman killed in vehicle crash at 64

Chris Doheny, the frontman for the popular pop-rock group Geisha, was killed in a car crash back on Sept. 19, according to reports.

He was 64.

Doheny was reportedly in a vehicle that collided with a truck near the Barossa Valley in Australia. Police there said the truck driver and his passenger were not injured.

“It is with deep sadness that Diamond Dog Records announces the passing of Geisha frontman, Chris Doheny,” his record label said in a statement according to Suggest.

“At this difficult time, we kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we, along with Chris’s family and friends, come to terms with this profound loss.”

Doheny sung the popular song, “More Than a Game,” which was featured as the theme for “The Footy Show.” It played in 735 episodes from 1994 to 2019, according to Suggest.

Suggest reported that Doheny was also involved in projects including All The Young Dudes and Dragonfly, had released solo music, and was also planning a reunion of Geisha.

“Few voices in Australian music carried the blend of charisma, vulnerability and sheer rock ‘n’ roll spirit quite like Chris Doheny,” music writer Greg Phillip told Australian Musician.

“His soaring vocals and magnetic stage presence gave Geisha their signature identity — equal parts glamorous and deeply human,” he added. “The last time I spoke with Chris, which was only a month ago, he was excitedly talking about the re-release of (the 40th anniversary editions of Geisha’s debut album) and the shows he was planning around it.”