Jimmy Barnes Set to Rock Wollongong with Cold Chisel Despite Health Concerns
Jimmy Barnes to Perform with Cold Chisel in Wollongong
Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes will join Cold Chisel in Wollongong next month as part of a national tour amid his ongoing health issues. The singer confirmed on Sunday, September 15, that he will partake in the band’s 50th anniversary tour starting in October after recent hip surgery. "I’m ready to hit rehearsals with Cold Chisel and I’m also releasing a fourth memoir called Highways and Byways," the 68-year-old remarked.
Performance Details and Health Update
Cold Chisel will play Wollongong's WIN Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, October 15. Recently, Barnes has shared glimpses of his daily life, including cooking, bushwalking, and spending time with family, stating, "band rehearsals start next week. I’m ready." This update emerges after he was denied permission from his doctor to perform at the Stranded in the Maldives festival earlier in September due to post-surgery recovery.
"I hate to let anyone down, but I’m also never going to compromise the quality of my gigs," Barnes stated on social media while apologizing for the inconvenience caused by moving shows. "I hate moving shows!"
- Cold Chisel will initiate The Big Five-0 tour on Saturday, October 5, in Armidale, NSW.
- There are a total of 26 shows scheduled, with 20 already sold out.
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