Cold Chisel, a rock and roll band, produced the canonical example of Australian [pub rock]?, with a string of hits througout the 1970's and 1980's. Featuring the songwriting of [Don Walker]?, the guitar of [Ian Moss]? 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, particularly amongst working-class males born in the 1960's and 1970's for whom "Chisel" and the lead singer "Barnsey" remain cultural icons. Khe Sanh consistently ranks highly in lists of Australia's most popular pop songs and their music remains a staple of rock station playlists.
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