With one of the most unmistakable voices in Australian music, Jimmy Barnes has been one of the most successful driving forces in Aussie rock since coming onto the scene in the 1970s. As both lead singer of Cold Chisel and as a solo performer, Barnes has notched up an impressive collection of achievements, including 14 top 10 albums. His first six solo albums all reached the number one position on the Australian album charts, a feat unmatched by any other artist.
During the '70s and early '80s, Cold Chisel established themselves as one of Australia's most successful bands. Many of the group's songs remain ingrained in Australian culture. It was during these years that Barnes established his reputation as the hard-drinking, hard-partying front man.
Barnes launched his solo career less than a month after Cold Chisel performed their final shows in December, 1983. Songs such as 'Working Class Man', 'No Second Prize' and 'Driving Wheels' are held as the epitome of the Australian pub rock genre, especially the '80s subset.
Barnes' career has seen him take on a range of genres apart from rock, including funk, folk, blues and soul. He has also collaborated with an impressive list of musical talent including Tina Turner, INXS, Joe Cocker, John Farnham, Mick Fleetwood and Huey Lewis.
During the '70s and early '80s, Cold Chisel established themselves as one of Australia's most successful bands. Many of the group's songs remain ingrained in Australian culture. It was during these years that Barnes established his reputation as the hard-drinking, hard-partying front man.
Barnes launched his solo career less than a month after Cold Chisel performed their final shows in December, 1983. Songs such as 'Working Class Man', 'No Second Prize' and 'Driving Wheels' are held as the epitome of the Australian pub rock genre, especially the '80s subset.
Barnes' career has seen him take on a range of genres apart from rock, including funk, folk, blues and soul. He has also collaborated with an impressive list of musical talent including Tina Turner, INXS, Joe Cocker, John Farnham, Mick Fleetwood and Huey Lewis.
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