Cold Chisel, a
rock and roll band, produced the canonical example of Australian [pub rock]
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? and the screaming vocals of Scottish immigrant [Jimmy Barnes]
?, the group's hard-driving rock and roll included such Australian anthems as the vietnam war song
Khe Sanh,
Bow River, and
Saturday Night. Their music remains popular with many Australians today - indeed,
Khe Sanh consistently ranks highly in lists of Australia's most popular pop songs and their music remains a staple of rock station playlists.
Cold Chisel dissolved in the 1984 after staging one of the most successful concert tours of any domestic act. Barnes and to a lesser extent Moss went on to have successful solo careers. In 1999 the band reformed briefly for a new release and concert tour.
Official website: http://www.coldchisel.com.au
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