Comments on: Rare Cold Chisel Photo’s http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/ Recording the Golden Age of Australian Live Music Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:01:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David Humphries http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-2021 David Humphries Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:19 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-2021 Yes, you are right, my error. It was when they went back in May 83 that the shit hit the fan. Yes, you are right, my error. It was when they went back in May 83 that the shit hit the fan.

]]> By: Jen http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-333 Jen Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:33:26 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-333 Hi Mark, This was a great day! Brings back good memories :) Hi Mark, This was a great day! Brings back good memories :)

]]> By: Michael Lawrence http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-332 Michael Lawrence Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:14:16 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-332 Also, Gary Young was filling in as Steve had back surgery- the show was probably a warmup/rehearsal for Gary. Steve was not sacked until later in the year- he and the band played superbly on the '82 European Tour, as seen on the Rockpalast DVD. Also, Gary Young was filling in as Steve had back surgery- the show was probably a warmup/rehearsal for Gary. Steve was not sacked until later in the year- he and the band played superbly on the ’82 European Tour, as seen on the Rockpalast DVD.

]]> By: Michael Lawrence http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-331 Michael Lawrence Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:10:02 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-331 I recognise Harry Parsons (Cold Chisel roadie, the JB roadie) and (I think) Gerry on either side of John Swan in one photo.Georgettis I recognise Harry Parsons (Cold Chisel roadie, the JB roadie) and (I think) Gerry on either side of John Swan in one photo.Georgettis

]]> By: David Humphries http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-330 David Humphries Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:25:39 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-330 I only know of it because Jimmy Barnes talked about it in an interview. Might have been some sort of documentary. I can't recall, and I can't blame Vodka! However, the band during the late 82 tour of Europe felt they were underperforming....and shock, horror for Chisel, they felt they were playing out of 'time'. According to Jim, they thought the cause was Steve, and Steve thought it was them. Anyway, Jim wrapped up his comments by saying that in reflection, Steve was probably the first to know that Chisel had peaked, and perhaps the playing of all the band reflected that. Its ironic that when the band quit in 83 they left with the fans wanting more, and since their occasional reunions of late have had the same effect, you can get a sense of how important of every single member was to Cold Chisel - I really felt that acutely with Steve's tragic recent passing. I only know of it because Jimmy Barnes talked about it in an interview. Might have been some sort of documentary. I can’t recall, and I can’t blame Vodka!
However, the band during the late 82 tour of Europe felt they were underperforming….and shock, horror for Chisel, they felt they were playing out of ‘time’. According to Jim, they thought the cause was Steve, and Steve thought it was them.
Anyway, Jim wrapped up his comments by saying that in reflection, Steve was probably the first to know that Chisel had peaked, and perhaps the playing of all the band reflected that. Its ironic that when the band quit in 83 they left with the fans wanting more, and since their occasional reunions of late have had the same effect, you can get a sense of how important of every single member was to Cold Chisel – I really felt that acutely with Steve’s tragic recent passing.

]]> By: Mark Gibson http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-329 Mark Gibson Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:01:16 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-329 Hi David, I was actually told pretty much the same story by Ian Moss that day but I have no real evidence of it so I sort of "left it out". As I said, I drank close to a bottle of Vodka that day so I wasn't going to take a chance on my dodgy memory. :) Thanks for clearing it up. Hi David, I was actually told pretty much the same story by Ian Moss that day but I have no real evidence of it so I sort of “left it out”.

As I said, I drank close to a bottle of Vodka that day so I wasn’t going to take a chance on my dodgy memory. :)

Thanks for clearing it up.

]]> By: David Humphries http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-328 David Humphries Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:21:40 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-328 Steve was actually sacked from the band following disagreements on the 1982 tour of Europe. Ray Arnott eventually became a replacement until they announced they were disbanding sometime in mid 83. Steve was subsequently brought back for the Last Stand shows, and other Chisel reunions. Steve was actually sacked from the band following disagreements on the 1982 tour of Europe.
Ray Arnott eventually became a replacement until they announced they were disbanding sometime in mid 83. Steve was subsequently brought back for the Last Stand shows, and other Chisel reunions.

]]> By: Mark Gibson http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-327 Mark Gibson Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:05:04 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-327 Thanks so much Damian, I checked and it does seem that this was 5th Feb 1983 as you say. Thanks again, Mark Thanks so much Damian, I checked and it does seem that this was 5th Feb 1983 as you say.

Thanks again, Mark

]]> By: Damian Rossi http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-326 Damian Rossi Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:29:58 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-326 Sorry, I mean Moss Vale, not Mona Vale.. Sorry, I mean Moss Vale, not Mona Vale..

]]> By: Damian Rossi http://australianmusichistory.com/rare-cold-chisel-photos/#comment-325 Damian Rossi Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:23:37 +0000 http://www.australianmusichistory.com/?p=1243#comment-325 Hi There, Wow - great photos! There is a fantastic Book on Cold Chisel by Michael Lawrence called Showtime, which was released circa 1998. The book documents the band from 1973 and has an extensive list of their gigs. If you manage to track down a copy on e-bay then I highly recommend grabbing one The book states that they played the Mona Vale on February 5 1983 so I'm guessing that's the date these photos were taken. Hope that helps. Damian Hi There,

Wow – great photos!

There is a fantastic Book on Cold Chisel by Michael Lawrence called Showtime, which was released circa 1998. The book documents the band from 1973 and has an extensive list of their gigs. If you manage to track down a copy on e-bay then I highly recommend grabbing one

The book states that they played the Mona Vale on February 5 1983 so I’m guessing that’s the date these photos were taken.

Hope that helps.

Damian

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