Jimmy Barnes: From Scottish Immigrant to Rock Legend

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Sydney News today. Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes remains a powerhouse in music, known for his encyclopedic knowledge that spans gospel, soul, rock, and pop. Spending time with him feels like chatting with the top music historian, as he eagerly shares insights while cruising around botany bay and a vintage. Mercedes blasting a mixtape and singing along. From his tough childhood as a Scottish immigrant kid, Jimmy soaked up sounds from car radios, gospel sessions with his dad, and sneaking listens to. Tina Turner. His brother John shaped his early tastes, with blues records and band experience, fueling Jimmy's lifelong passion that still lights him up today. He's earned seven area awards and Hall of Fame spots, both solo and with his band Cole Chisel, famous for their wild 70s and 80s live shows. He stresses daily riding to harness his restless creativity, turning mental chaos into flow by simply showing up for the work.

1:01He's come far from his self-destructive younger days, detailed in his award-winning autobiographies, with music always pulling him forward. In the band, they keep things fresh by shaking up every performance, embracing the risk of things going wrong to stay sharp and grow. After drummer Steve Presswitch passed in 2011, session pro Charlie Dreyton stepped in, ending Colchisel sound, and challenging them too. Play tighter. Jimmy says it gives the band new life, even if it means less control for him. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound,